The Whole World looks up to the “Rocket”! (Oct, 1952)
The Whole World looks up to the “Rocket”!
“ROCKET”!—a magic name to more than a million Oldsmobile owners!
“ROCKET”! — flashing new high-compression power at its very best!
“ROCKET”!—drive the sensational Super “88″ for your once-in-a-lifetime “Rocket” thrill! Experience the smooth, swift surge of “Rocket” Engine power as it teams with Hydra-Matic Super Drive*! Thrill to the effortless ease of GM Hydraulic Steering*—the amazing convenience of the Autronic-Eye*, Oldsmobile’s automatic headlight dimmer! Come ride the “Rocket”—there’s nothing else like it! Make your date with Oldsmobile’s brilliant new Super “88″!SUPER 88 “ROCKET”
OLDSMOBILE Above, Oldsmobile Super “88″ 4-Door Sedan * Hydra-Matic Super Drive, GM Hydraulic Steering, Autronic-Eye, optional at extra cost. Equipment, accessories and trim, subject to change without notice. Products of General Motors.
I’ed think getting a decent shot going at speed would be impossible...
Did the “Rocket” eventually get renamed to “Delta” (as in delta rocket?) I remember the Delta 88 cars.
Comment by Mike — August 24, 2011 @ 4:40 am
Interesting how the guy is “driving” the rocket, yet his wife is driving the car
Comment by M.S.W. — August 24, 2011 @ 5:44 am
Ah, I can remember when the cars were garish and gas guzzlers. I couldn’t wait until the State Fair every year to go to the car barn and bring home all the brochures. Now I can’t tell a Honda from a Toyota and don’t even care.
Comment by Tom — August 24, 2011 @ 7:17 am
The Autronic Eye was a great idea. Google it.
Comment by Béranger — August 24, 2011 @ 1:32 pm