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Vintage Precision Metal Body Model ArtVintage Olds 88 Oldsmobile 1940s Rare Race Car Sport 1 24 Carousel Red Metal 18High-Detail, Precision Metal Body Model ArtInspiring a popular 1950s slogan, “Make a Date with a Rocket 88”, and also a song, “Rocket 88”, can be considered one of the first rock and roll recordings. Vintage Classic Show Car Olds V8 Engine Series Custom Wheel 1 24 Car Model B 1950s 2 door With a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made this Olds was a precursor to the 1960s “street race, hot rod, muscle car.”The Rocket 88 vaulted Oldsmobile into a Stock Car Auto Racing Champ and became the one to beat on NASCAR circuits. Oldsmobile would adopt the rocket as its logo, and the 88 name would remain in the Olds lineup until almost the end of the Oldsmobile marketing brand in 98 .