This 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Club Coupe was refurbished and modified by Dick’s Rod Shop in the mid-2000s.
Modifications and refurbishment work included custom bodywork, a repaint in black, and the installation of a 502ci V8 crate engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, and a limited-slip differential.
The GM 502ci V8 crate engine was installed during the build and features a Holley aluminum intake manifold, a Holley electronic fuel-injection system, and a custom air-cleaner housing with Rocket 88 graphics.
A Be Cool aluminum radiator is paired with dual Spal electric fans, and Sanderson headers are mated to a dual exhaust system featuring Flowmaster mufflers.
The battery was replaced and the oil changed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and a Chris Alston’s Chassisworks 9″ rear-end housing equipped with an Auburn Gear 3.00:1 limited-slip differential assembly.
The body was stripped to bare metal and repainted in the current black finish by Cotati Speed Shop.
Modifications performed at that time have included metalwork on the rocker panels and door skins along with widening of the rear wheel wells.
Custom-fabricated 15″ wheels feature a chrome finish and are fitted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires measuring 215/70 in front and 275/60 at the rear.
The suspension has been lowered 2″ with Heidts front drop spindles, and it also incorporates a Ford Mustang II–style front suspension paired with a custom rear suspension utilizing adjustable ladder bars and dual coilovers on each side.
Disc brakes are fitted at all four corners, and the car is equipped with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering.
The interior was redone by Howdy Ledbetter using black leather upholstery with red accents covering the front and rear bench seats, which are accompanied by matching treatments for the door panels and rear trim.
Further additions include a dash-mounted Moon tachometer, a Vintage Air climate-control system, sound-deadening insulation, an adjustable steering column sourced from Ididit, and a hidden Alpine stereo linked to six Infinity speakers.
An LED shift indicator is integrated into the face of the stock radio, and the factory switchgear has been modified to operate the HVAC and the windshield wipers.
Classic Instruments gauges are fronted by a modified steering wheel and consist of a sweeping 110-mph speedometer accompanied by readouts for water temperature, fuel level, voltage, and oil pressure.
The trunk compartment was retrimmed to match the interior upholstery and features a compartment for the relocated battery and the fuel tank.
The fuel filler is also accessed via the trunk.
The five-digit odometer indicates that approximately 800 miles have been driven since completion of the build.
True mileage is unknown.
