1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Station Wagon Reserved Parking Only Sign
1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Station Wagon Aluminum Parking Sign
The '57 Buick Caballero and Oldsmobile Fiesta hardtop wagons are two of the most elegant wagons ever built. The Chevrolet Nomads are cool, of course, but four doors are almost mandatory for a truly useful family wagon, and the hardtop design hides the rear doors well. The Oldsmobile beats out the Buick because it has the cleaner design of the two. Back in the days when marques were more delineated than they are now, Oldsmobiles were cool. Alas, in the 1950s, station wagons had not achieved any level of cool. Small surprise, then, that Olds didn't even offer one from 1951-'56; why would a division with that kind of street reputation build something for hauling brats around town? But the lure of the station wagon finally brought one back to the Rocket division, and the Fiesta (a name previously used on a low-production convertible in 1953) was born. Available in base Golden Rocket 88 and mid-range Super 88 forms, exactly 19,800 1957 Olds wagons were built; the Super 88 Fiesta seen here was one of 8,981 built in mid-level trim. For an extra kick in the pants, you could order the J-2 option (code W), consisting of a compression ratio increase to 10.0:1 and three two-barrel carburetors. Only the center two-barrel was linked mechanically to the throttle; the outer two carbs were vacuum-operated, offering two-barrel top-end efficiency with significant grunt when your foot is to the floor. The result: A whopping 300hp at 4,600 rpm and 415 lbs.ft. at 3,000 rpm, good enough for low-8-second 0-60 mph performance, and quarter-miles in 17 seconds flat. Not a bad way to spend $83 on your new Oldsmobile's option sheet.
Whether the J-2 name was a play on the JATO Jet Assisted Take-Off rocket remains undetermined, though not out of the realm of possibility thanks to Oldsmobile's long-standing "rocket power" motif. A special competition J-2 package was available also, but it cost $385 and had enough internal modifications that it was recommended only for competition and off-road use.
Make it clear: Your 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Station Wagon 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 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Station Wagon 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.
