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1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 Futuramic Convertible

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 17, 2026.

$47,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1950
Make and model
Oldsmobile 88
Generation
88 (1949 to 1999)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
508C20641
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

Middle half of sales$14,000 to $37,000
Median$20,500
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Oldsmobile 88 (1949 to 1999) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $14,000 and $37,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club SedanMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$22,000
1950 Oldsmobile 88Mecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$14,000
1950 OLDSMOBILE ROCKET 88Barrett-Jackson, Jan. 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 25, 2026$30,000
1950 Oldsmobile 88 CoupeMecum, Nov. 15, 2025MecumNov. 15, 2025$60,000
1950 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday CoupeMecum, May 15, 2025MecumMay 15, 2025$20,000
1950 Oldsmobile 88 Convertible CoupeMecum, April 4, 2025MecumApril 4, 2025$36,000
1950 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 SedanMecum, Jan. 11, 2025MecumJan. 11, 2025$14,500
1950 OLDSMOBILE 88Barrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$11,000