This 1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Futuramic Convertible was repainted and reupholstered in red under previous ownership. It is powered by a 303ci Rocket V8 paired with a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission and further equipped with a replacement black soft top, 15″ wheels, an electric fuel pump, seatbelts, manually operated windows, chrome bumpers, a left-side mirror, a boot cover, and an AM radio. The car was purchased by the current owner in 2023 and first offered on BaT in February 2025. This Oldsmobile Rocket 88 is now offered again on dealer consignment in Arizona with partial service records and receipts, handwritten notes, and a clean Michigan title.

The car was repainted in the current shade of red under prior ownership, and additional details include a ‘Rocket’ hood ornament, rear wheel skirts, a boot cover, a left-side mirror, and aviation-inspired trim. Records indicate the windshield wiper motor and the convertible top valve, cylinder, and motor have been rebuilt, the chrome on the front bumper, grille, hood ornament, and turn signal covers has been re-plated, and the convertible top, rear bumper, trunk emblem, and weatherstripping have been replaced. The selling dealer tells us that additional work on the top has improved operation.

The 15″ wheels wear bright hubcaps and are mounted with whitewall tires. A full-size spare is stored in the trunk, and braking is handled by drums at all four corners. The wheel cylinders, sway bar end links and bushings, and three brake hoses have been replaced.

The front and rear bench seats are said to have been reupholstered with red leather under prior ownership, and they are complemented by color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Aftermarket seatbelts have been fitted, and additional appointments include manually operated windows, and a rebuilt AM radio.

The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a sweeping 110-mph speedometer as well as auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 2,900 miles, and total mileage is unknown. The dashboard lights were repaired in February 2024.

The 303ci Rocket V8 was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1949, replacing the straight-eight that had powered earlier models. Factory-rated output was 135 horsepower, and features included a Rochester two-barrel carburetor, hydraulic lifters, a counterweighted forged crankshaft, and aluminum pistons. An electric fuel pump has been fitted. Records indicate the fuel pump was rebuilt and the water pump, starter solenoid and armature, fuel sending unit, coolant temperature switch, fuel tank, and radiator and heater hoses have been replaced. The seller tells us that the battery and starter have been replaced since the last auction, and that the wiring was upgraded.

The four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic transmission was rebuilt in March 2024.

Decoding the body plate reveals the following information:

• Style: 50-3767X – 1950 88 Series Two-Door Convertible
• Body No: 7391 – Production sequence number
• Trim: 15 – Red leather upholstery
• Paint: 12C – Chariot Red paint