Popular mechanics inspires, instructs and influences readers to help them master the modern world. These pictures came for a number of sources including web pages of. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Ill explain how i found the car and tell the story of why it has such low mileage. This item will post to united states, but the seller hasnt specified postage options. Its an interesting history of the design and manufacture of oldsmobile from the very beginning to the mid90s. Find great deals on ebay for olds 1959 and 1959 oldsmobile. This section of the site features a 1959 oldsmobile ninety eight holiday sportsedan. Ipoh temporary circuit, 3rd bp kart prix, race, crash.
Olds laid claim to some of the most badass moments in motorsports history. Oldsmobile performance and racing engines are the most popular motors that go through our machine shop. Lot withdrawn motor racing f1, autographs, a bp book of. A unique collection of over 200 rare original colour photographs of grand prix and sports cars, taken between 1954 and 1959 at races and hillclimbs in england. A dual buickengined dragster owned by speed craft of chicago turned 10.
One left and one right rocker arm used per cylinder. The oldsmobile, 1950 to 1959 since then i have many page on old cars and pickup trucks. Avus 1959 german grand prix support race, race, lost control at the banking, hit a. Rocker arms, shafts and push rodsfusick automotive. Whether its practical diy homeimprovement tips, gadgets and digital technology, information on the newest cars or the latest breakthroughs in science pm is the ultimate guide to our hightech lifestyle. The original owner was called into military service in 1960, and the car was driven only occasionally by his parents over the next few years. Motor life magazine april, 1959 old s and pontiac small cars for 1960. Find and buy the oldsmobile book or manual that you need. Oldsmobile models classic car database, specifications. Due to the inherently dangerous nature of auto racing, many individuals, including drivers, crew. These were some of the cars developed by gm in a huge rush after the marketing of allnew long, low and finned cars by chrysler corporation in 1957 radically changed the expectations in the marketplace. We help a user get more power with an rare oldsmobile 403 engine. Technical rocket oldsmobile v8 information compiled.
They are designed to be rock solid performers that are perfect for daily drivers or. David gaines usa, may 16, 1990, stock car, oldsmobile, nascar limited. Unlike cadillac and oldsmobile, the buick division of general motors was in no particular rush to offer an overheadvalve v8 in the postwar era. Like all other gm divisions, olds continued building its own v8 engine family for decades, adopting the corporate chevrolet 350 smallblock and cadillac northstar. A simple visit to our website can prevent such problems. Left rocker arm for 1959 61 oldsmobile 371 and 394 v8 engines. The final oldsmobile was built 10 years ago this week, but the company wasnt always a frontdrive sad sack. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobile s entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. Grand prix racing 19591967 hardcover april 23, 2005.
Although it was never as lauded or as popular as the pontiac gto or dodge charger, it outlived many of its rivals and helped pave way for oldsmobile s ascendancy in the 1970s this week, we look at the history of the oldsmobile cutlass and 442. Add the w30 package and the 442 was a good match for the chevelle ss 454 and the plymouth hemicuda, and many. Bop engineering, your source for high performance buick, oldsmobile. Oldsmobile v8 engines street rodder magazine hot rod. Bop engineering, we are your online source for hi performance parts for buick oldsmobile and pontiac. A motor racing enthusiast since watching his first race in 1973, he has written seven books, including the acclaimed international motor racing guide and world. These classic photos from the controversial first daytona 500 in 1959, when lee petty was declared victor three days after the fact, tell quite a tale. In 1966, it was purchased by the current owners brother.
Engines 366 40 years of motoring 19191959 266 the grand prix car vol. Oldsmobile s first 100 years earley, helen jones, walkinshaw, james r. Booktopia buy car racing books online from australias leading online bookstore. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1959 oldsmobile super 88. Motoexotica is offering this awesome 1959 oldsmobile 88 four door at no reserve. Oldsmobile clothing, merchandise and media for sale ebay. New listing model t ford service book ford motor company. Stories of hardship and hope from motor racing s finest heroes hardcover by. The flint brand already had a dependable and refined eightcylinder engine in its ohv straight eight, which first appeared in 1931. More index pages, some with large amounts of material not listed on this page. Secrets of the buick nailhead v8 macs motor city garage. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale search the list below for oldsmobile performance muscle cars in the list below. Oldsmobile performance and racing engines by eddies.
Vintage oldsmobile blank gold key with key chain and oldsmobile logo 1959 1960. Garth stein goodreads author shelved 67 times as auto racing. My gm parts book all my gasket books and my 59 engine front cover says no it changed in 1963 not 1959. Make offer oldsmobile racing banner 3x5 ft flag garage shop wall decor car show promo 442. Febi, lucas oil, liquid wrench are some of the top ranked aftermarket companies we deal with to provide only premium quality products. Index of all articles from hemmings classic car available in our publication archives. He is the author of the cruel sport from motorbooks.
This book is about racing and speciality car promotions that helped make oldsmobile the number three seller and the decisions that caused its failure. The original model, based on the csm car built nearby in hastings by mike chapman, used standard ten front suspension rather than ford swing axles, and a ford anglia rear axle with an overheadvalveconversion of a ford 10 engine. At andys auto sport, we carry a huge selection of oldsmobile 98 parts. All oldsmobiles were completely restyled for 1959 with a longer, lower and. I am looking for publishers catalogs with motor books listed. Veteran lee petty won the first daytona 500 in 1959 with an olds, but other marques had bigger engines later on and oldsmobile wasnt that interested in trying to stay in the racing game as a. Contact the seller opens in a new window or tab and request a postage method to your location. The rocket, along with the 1949 cadillac v8, were the first postwar ohv v8 engines produced by general motors. This page is the main index of materials on the various old car manual project websites. We have an excellent selection of 98 custom parts, like body kits, carbon hoods, custom seats, and rims, to name a few. This premium product is the best way to go for those looking for the highest quality replacement that offers supreme levels of quality, performance and. Check out jeff smiths responce to this and other questions at.
A new strip record was set on the race held on october 2, 1960. It is always great to see at great looking ride at friday night drag racing at qualcomm stadium 18 mile drag strip. When it was phased out in 2004, oldsmobile was the oldest surviving american automobile marque, and one of the oldest in the world, after daimler, peugeot and. Give your ride some extra grunt with blueprint engines gm 355 c. We have everything from affordable 98 aftermarket parts to highend oldsmobile 98 performance parts. One of most amazing things about this car is that it is an unrestored original olds that has been driven less than 7,000 miles.
This 1959 oldsmobile ninetyeight convertible was built in lansing, michigan on january 14th of 1959 and delivered to a dearborn dealer. Bop engineering, your source for high performance buick. Frank nicholss intention was to build a lowcost sports racing car, and a series of models were produced between 1954 and 1959. This journey began at age 16 when i rebuilt my first 455 olds engine for a 70 cutlass s. Classic photos from controversial first daytona 500 in 1959. This great looking automobile is powered by a 394 cu in. Eddies builds many oldsmobile motors a year with many different performance configurations that. The technique of motor racing by piero taruffi silodrome. Books new this month adventure on wheels by john fitch. Home 193560 oldsmobile restoration parts oldsmobile mechanical parts rocker arms, shafts and push rods. A chevelle ss might have been more popular, but the olds 442 was quite the looker.
Popular auto racing books showing 150 of 217 the art of racing in the rain hardcover by. The technique of motor racing by piero taruffi is the book that all. The oldsmobile v8, also referred to as the rocket, is series of engines that was produced by oldsmobile beginning in 1949. This small 152 pages, 12 chapters book is comprised of a series of race chronicles spanning the years 19531959.
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