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- Advertisement, "In My 'Rocket' Oldsmobile," 1950 - Oldsmobile introduced the 88 for 1949. It featured a new "Rocket" V-8 engine displacing 303 cubic inches and producing 135 horsepower. The car was a hit with racers and gearheads. It also inspired the song "Rocket 88," released by Jackie Brentson and his Delta Cats in 1951 and widely considered one of the first rock and roll records.
- November 01, 1950
- Collections - Artifact
Advertisement, "In My 'Rocket' Oldsmobile," 1950
Oldsmobile introduced the 88 for 1949. It featured a new "Rocket" V-8 engine displacing 303 cubic inches and producing 135 horsepower. The car was a hit with racers and gearheads. It also inspired the song "Rocket 88," released by Jackie Brentson and his Delta Cats in 1951 and widely considered one of the first rock and roll records.