Tommy32 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I'm confused, I own a 1949 Oldsmobile coupe. It is badged as a model 88 and by all appearances seems to be an 88. Not the original motor or tranny. Like I said it is badged as an 88 and seems original, however the VIN says it is a 76. I have read that in 49 when the 88 was introduced it was more like a trim package for the 76. My title says model 88 and the car has 88 markings. Does anyone know if they hadn't yet given the 88 it's own VIN designation on this first production year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 55er Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 (edited) They were always two separate series. The 76 & 88 series had their own VIN designations. My guess is somebody rebadged your car to make it look like an 88. Edited February 28, 2020 by The 55er added pictures (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 If you copy your VIN# on the site, I can decode your Olds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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