1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Coupe Reserved Parking Only Sign
1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Coupe Aluminum Parking Sign
Oldsmobile certainly had its eye on the future and anticipated the coming popularity of turbocharging by offering its new Jetfire. The Oldsmobile Jetfire was based on the brand's F-85 compact two-door hardtop, but with an added bonus under the hood. The F-85 Cutlass's 215-cu.in. V-8 was retained, but the engine was fitted with a Garrett turbocharger that relied on "Turbo Rocket Fluid" to prevent the 10.25-compression V-8 from detonating. In the days before piezoelectric knock sensors, this blend of high compression and forced induction had the potential to end poorly for inattentive drivers. Oldsmobile's Turbo Rocket Fluid was a mixture of distilled water, methanol and a corrosion inhibitor, and today we'd recognize the system as fluid injection, used in high-performance engines to cool the combustion chamber and prevent preignition. For motorists in 1962, it was the stuff of science fiction, helping to deliver impressive acceleration on demand as long as the Turbo Rocket Fluid tank was topped off. Run it dry (and ignore the indicator), and the turbocharger was bypassed to prevent potential engine damage. Road tests of the day showed a zero-to-60 MPH time of less than nine seconds, on the way to a top speed of 110 MPH. In its own brochure, Oldsmobile described the car's performance as "nothing short of spectacular," with "exceptional" low-end acceleration and "downright sensational" thrust "from there on up." Though the Jetfire was innovative for its time it lasted just two years in the market. Oldsmobile sold 3,765 Jetfires in 1962 and 5,842 in 1963, but problems (many of them owner-related) plagued the car. A frequent owner complaint was "lack of power," and a trip to the dealer would reveal that the owner had run the Turbo Rocket Fluid tank dry. More conservative owners didn't drive the car hard enough to generate boost (and thus lubricate the turbo's compressor shaft), leading to frozen turbocharger assemblies over time. Ultimately, however, the complexity of safety mechanisms tied to the fluid injection system helped seal the Jetfire's fate. In response to these problems, General Motors offered Jetfire customers a deal in 1965. At no charge to owners, Oldsmobile dealers would remove the complex turbocharging and fluid injection system and replace it with a four-barrel carburetor and conventional intake and exhaust manifolds, solving many of the reliability and performance issues that had plagued the car. Because most owners jumped at this opportunity, finding a Jetfire model with its original Turbo Rocket V-8 and turbocharger assembly on the market today, in any condition, is particularly challenging. The 1962-1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire was undeniably ahead of its time, even if its buyers weren't. In the 1980s, turbocharging would re-emerge as a viable technology, and today's turbocharged engines operate seamlessly, to the point where some owners may not even realize their vehicles are turbocharged.
Make it clear: Your 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Coupe deserves a reserved parking spot in your garage or driveway! Just like the real street signs, our signs are quality made of .025" American Aluminum that will not rust, crack, break or peel and are UV protected for outdoor use and durability. This sign has rounded corners and two 1/4 inch pre-drilled holes on top and bottom for easy display.
Ideal for home, garage, office, workshop, man cave, private roadways or anywhere you feel you deserve a special parking or decoration spot, and they make the ideal gift for any car enthusiast. They are available in two sizes 12" X 18" (305 X 457 mm) or 8" X 12" (203 X 305 mm) to suit your need and space. The 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire Coupe is a true Legend that lives forever, and is really worth a Parking Only Sign of its own.
Available in two sizes: 12" X 18" (305 X 457 mm) or 8" X 12" (203 X 305 mm)
.025" Aluminum
Rounded corners
Two 1/4 inch pre-drilled holes on top and bottom
UV protected for outdoor use and durability
The image is permanently infused into the aluminum that will not crack, fade, chip, or peel (we do not use stickers or decals).
This product is made in the USA.
