Oldsmobile 88 Ads

These are just a small portion of the ads that we have for sale. None of these are reproductions, all are original. Most of these are large ads, larger than our scanner bed. Therefore the view shown on the page may not completely show the ad. They are placed in a plastic bag with a cardboard backboard for protection. Please e-mail us with your specific interests.

These ads are listed in chronological order with the oldest ads listed first.

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YEAR
DESCRIPTION
SOURCE
QTY.
PRICE
VIEW AD
PAYPAL
1949
Oldsmobile 88 Convertible Coupe - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a yellow convertible with four people motoring along the highway. The ad headline encourages you to "make a Date with the '88'". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
June 13, 1949
Life magazine
2
$4.50
View Olds 88-16

1949
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a Blue Two-Door being driven by the ever-present smiling couple along a curved superhighway. The ad headline claims that "You've got to drive it to believe it! "88" Lowest-priced car with 'Rocket' engine". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
July 18, 1949
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-39

1950
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a drawing of a Red Four-Door being driven by a smiling couple. Over the top of their car flies a rocket with another couple holding on for dear life. The ad headline asks you to "Make a Date with a 'Rocket 8'!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 22, 1950
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-36

1950
Oldsmobile 88 Convertible - Full color 6 1/2" x 9 3/4" ad has a drawing of a couple taking a ride in their Green Convertible with the top down. Flying overhead is another couple riding a rocket under the headline "Make a Date with a 'Rocket 88'!"
July 1950
National Geographic
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-37

1950
Oldsmobile 88 4-door - red August 1950
Better Homes & Gardens
1
$4.50 View Olds 88-5
1950
Oldsmobile 88 two-door - 8" x 11" black and white ad with a drawing of the car that "You've got to drive it to believe it" October 1949
Farm Journal
1
$4.50 View Olds 88-7
1950
Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a Yellow Two-door being driven by a young couple. The ad headline says "'Rocket'! Hydra-Matic! - Oldsmobile has both". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 21, 1950
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Olds 88-19

1951
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 8 1/2" x 11 3/4" ad has a drawing of a Green four-door being driven under a drawing of a couple that are seated on top of a rocket ship that is passing by the moon. The ad headline describes this as "88 - The 'Rocket' Hydra-matic car!"
November 1950
Better Homes & Gardens
1
$5.00
View Olds 88-20

1951
Oldsmobile "88" - Full color 6 3/4" x 10" ad with a musical theme to it. The ad has a picture of a Red Four-Door driving to the right of the ad and a picture of a man in a brown business suit and his wife in a yellow dress perched on top of the rocket flying across a musical score. The words in the ad, intended to be sung, are "Oh, the go-ing's great in the "88", It's a dri-vers dream come true".
November 1950
National Geographic
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-41

1951
Oldsmobile Super "88" - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with drawings of three different color Oldsmobiles being shown. The ad headline is "From any angle...New! New! New!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 21, 1951
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-17

1951
Oldsmobile Super "88" 2-door Sedan - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad with a picture of a Blue Super "88" 2-Door Sedan being driven by a lady while her husband and daughter share the front seat. The ad has a rocket flying overhead with a lady in a plaid skirt and scarf riding the missle. The caption here says "Ride the 'Rocket' and Save!" and the ad discusses the ease and comfort of the Hydra-Matic Drive transmission which is probably why it shows women driving. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. August 6, 1951
Life magazine
2
$4.50 View Olds 88-3
1953
Oldsmobile Super "88" Holiday Coupe - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a Red two-door being driven by a happy couple. The ad headline says "Power" and the text explains how it is "at every Turn!, at every Stop! and at every Go!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 27, 1953
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-18

1955
Oldsmobile Super "88" Convertible Coupe - Full color 10" x 13" ad has a large drawing of a Yellow and brown Convertible with the top down and small photos of a Blue Convertible with the top up and a Red Convertible with the top down. The ad headline assures us that "Spirits go up...when tops go down!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scannned view.
September 1954
Holiday
1
$5.00
View Olds 88-28

1955
Oldsmobile Super "88" Holiday Coupe - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad of a blue and white two-door being driven up an incline by a confident looking young lady. The ad headline encourages you to "Express yourself...with Flying Colors". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
August 5, 1955
Collier's
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-14

1956
Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe - Full color two-page 19 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad for this and the Ninety-Eight De Luxe Holiday Sedan. The ad has a picture of a Red & White Two-Door Super 88 and a Blue-Green and White Four-Door Ninety-Eight being examined by smiling people. The ad headline says "Oh-h-h! Those '56 Oldsmobiles!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 7, 1955
Life magazine
1
$5.00
View Oldsmobile 39

1956
Super 88 Holiday sedan - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a drawing of a Green and white four-door stopped at a winter ski lodge and a Yellow and brown two-door being driven along the roadway. The ad headline calls this "The car with the Power personality! Oldsmobile". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. February 6, 1956
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Olds 88-1
1956
Super 88 Holiday Sedan - Full color 9 3/4" x 13" ad has a drawing of a Red and white four-door driving on a road with three occupants. The ad headline calls it "Starfire Styled! and sparkling with new ideas!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 16, 1956
Life magazine
2
$4.50
View Olds 88-24

1956
Oldsmobile "88" Holiday Sedan - Full color 9 1/4" x 13" ad with a drawing of a Yellow and White Sedan parked next to a stream. The family of four are having a picnic and enjoying a day of fishing. The ad headline says this is a "Perfect Time for a Holiday!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
July 30, 1956
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-35

1956
Oldsmobile 88 2-door Sedan - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad has a drawing of a Red and white two-door being driven by a happy couple. The ad headline calls this the "Lowest Priced Rocket!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 28, 1956
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-23

1957
Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Sedan - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of an ice-covered lake that has a Blue two-door parked among the ice-boats. It seems that most of the people on the ice surface are gathered around this car. The ad headline claims that you should "Join the Fun!...it's exciting to own an Olds!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 25, 1957
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-22

1958
Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon - 8" x 11" black & white ad shows an Olds station wagon driving past a standing Jerry Lewis whose show is mentioned in the ad. April 1958
Farm Journal
1
$4.00 View Olds 88-6
1958
Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon - 9 1/2" x 13" full color ad. This is the same ad as the previous ad in a bigger size and in color. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. March 17, 1958
Life magazine
1
$4.50 View Olds 88-8
1959
Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sportsedan - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a gold colored four door driving down the road. Also in the ad is a Ninety-Eight Holiday Scenicoupe. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 17, 1958
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Oldsmobile 16

1959
Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Scenicoupe - Full color 10" x 12 1/2" ad shows a copper colored two door parked outside a snowy airport. The ad also has a Ninety-Eight Holiday Sportsedan pictured in the ad. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 8, 1958
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Oldsmobile 15

1959
Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Scenicoupe - Full color 9" x 12" ad that shows a white two-door traveling down a coastal highway. The ad also contains a drawing of a Ninety-Eight Holiday Sportsedan. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
April 14, 1959
Look magazine
1
$4.50
View Oldsmobile 18

1959
Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Sportsedan - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows the green four-door that "Your Oldsmobile quality dealer invites you to take your turn at the wheel". This ad is alrger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
February 23, 1959
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-12

1959
Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Sportsedan - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a drawing of a blue Sportsedan being driven by a lady who is parked waiting for a friend with an armful of purchases. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 26, 1959
Look
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-11

1960
Oldsmobile 88's - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has drawings of a Green Super 88 Holiday SportSedan Four door parked outside of a house where an evening party is going on and a Red Dynamic 88 Holiday SceniCoupe Two-Door being driven by a happy couple. The ad headline claims that "It's mighty satisfying to own an Olds!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
October 26, 1959
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-31

1961
Oldsmobile Super 88 - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a red two-door cruising up a hill after coming out of a tunnel through the mountainside. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. October 24, 1960
Life magazine
0
$4.00 View Olds 88-9
1961
Oldsmobile 88 2-door - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a red two-door leaving a snow-covered ski lodge as the other skiers stop to look at the stylish car. The ad headlines proclaim "Skyrocket! New sensation in spirited action...and only OLDS has it!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view. February 10, 1961
Life magazine
1
$4.00 View Olds 88-4
1962
Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 - gold March 2, 1962
Life magazine
1
$4.00 View Olds 88-2
1962
Oldsmobile 88's - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad for the "action-packed 88 for '62!". The ad has a picture of a Yellow Two-Door flying through a world of colors manned by a smiling man and his wife. The ad headline calls it a "Daring Design...Raring to Go!" and the ad talks about some of the features you can get in both the Dynamic 88 or Super 88. This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
May 8, 1962
Look magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-40

1964
Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" ad has a drawing of a Red Four-Door being driven past a snow-covered ski area filled with people having fun. The ad headline introduces "Jetstar 88. Brand new "88" series to fure you up...with a brand new boiled-down price." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
January 10, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-30

1964
Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad with a drawing of a blue two-door stopped on a field where men in parachutes are landing all around. The ad headline hints at the low purchase price of this sporty car by saying "Guess what it would cost to own Oldsmobile's newest Rocket...then count down!". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
March 27, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-15

1965
Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a Blue-green two-door driving up an incline with a couple in the car. The ad headline claims "There's a lot to be said for Rocket action priced this low. And this Jetstar 88 says it all...beautifully". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 17, 1964
Look magazine
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-25

1965
Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 - Full color 9" x 12" ad has a photo of a Blue-Gray Two-Door parked on a dark showroom floor. There is an attractive lady in a black dress leaning against the passenger side door and the ad headline claims that "Most cars would be proud just to look this good." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 1964
Esquire
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-38

1965
Oldsmobile Delta 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a couple driving a Grey Two-Door Delta 88 up a slight incline. The ad headline brags "What a super new way to go '88'!" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
December 11, 1964
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-34

1965
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 10" x 13" ad shows a green two-door Delta 88 parked against a green hued background with a beautiful woman leaning against the hood
March 12, 1965
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-10

1966
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a Green Four-Door Delta 88 Holiday Sedan parked on a highly reflective surface with a well-dressed couple standing behind it. The ad headline states "Promises! Promises! Promises! (And Olds 88 make good on every one!)" This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
March 4, 1966
Life magazine
2
$4.50
View Olds 88-29

1966
Oldsmobile 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a Blue Four-Door Jetstar 88 parked against a blue background with a smiling couple standing behind it. The ad headline asks "Just what did Oldsmobile have in mind building all those extras in a car as low-priced as Jetstar 88? You." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 19, 1965
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-32

1967
Oldsmobile Delmont 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 12 1/2" ad has a photo of a Red four-door parked on a green background with a lady and a man in uniform standing next to it. The ad headline asks the question "How does Delmont 88 deliver so many fine-car features at such a modest price?" and gives the simple answer "Just beautifully". This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
March 21, 1967
Look magazine
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-26

1968
Oldsmobile Delmont 88 - Full color 9 1/2" x 13" ad has a photo of a Burgandy two-door parked with an attractive lady leaning on the passenger's door. The ad headline claims that "Olds makes you feel so young." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
January 16, 1968
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-21

1969
Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale - Full color 9 3/4" x 13" ad that has a photo of a Blue two-door on a white floor with a lady in a white dress standing by the driver's door with characters from the days of Knights and Princesses standing in the background. The ad headline introduces "Olds Delta 88 Royale: The bold and the beautiful." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
November 8, 1968
Life magazine
1
$4.00
View Olds 88-27

1982
Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham - Full color 9 1/2" x 12" ad has a photo of a Brown Four-Door parked on a curved driveway with actor Dick Van Patten and his family standing behind the car. The ad headline has him saying that "Families deserve the nicer things in life, too." This ad is larger than my scanner bed so the outer edges of the ad will not be visible in the scanned view.
January 1982
Life magazine
1
$4.50
View Olds 88-33










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