The Oldsmobile Super 88 was launched in 1951 but based on the GM B-body, and in 1952 some of the design features of the Super 88 were given to the A-body 88. An all new body was introduced in 1954. In 1957 the 88 went onto a new GM B-body, and in 1958 this was given radically reworked front and rear sections and appeared to be an all new car. The Super 88 was given a new body after 1959, built on a 123-inch wheelbase for both the cheaper Dynamic 88 as well the the Super 88. The main difference between the two cars was the larger engine in the Super 88 and the extra trim. The Oldsmobile 98 took things further, built on a longer wheelbase with even more trim. For 1960 Oldsmobile restyled the front of the car and also flattened the rear wings and gave it new lamps. For 1961 a new chassis and a new body were given to the Oldsmobile 88 cars.
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan - badge on rear wing. The 'Super 88' had been introduced in 1951 as a version of the 'Deluxe 88' but having a larger V8 engine. This format continued until 1965 when the 'Super 88' model name was dropped.
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan. The Super 88 and Dynamic 88 shared bodies, but the Super 88 was given a larger 394 (6.5-litre) 'Rocket' V8 engine.
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan. The Super 88 shared its 123-inch wheelbase body with the lowly 'Dynamic 88' (and also the Buick Invicta), whereas the the Buick 'Ninety-Eight' measured 126.3-inches.
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan. The 4-door sedan was one of 6 bodies available on the 1959 and 1960 Oldsmobile 88 and Super 88
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan
Oldsmobile Super 88 1960 4-door sedan - tail lamps. The 1960 Oldsmobile was given even flatter rear wings and revised tail lamps
