- Key facts about the make and model: * 1949 Oldsmobile 88 Base Coupe, a 2-door vehicle * Said to be a 1st Gen model, part of the classic American automobile industry of the late 1940s and early 1950s - Details about the mechanical aspects of the car: * Described as having a 1987 Buick Grand National powertrain, specifically a turbocharged V6 engine with 500+ HP * Said to have a 303ci V8 (5.0L) Rocket engine not mentioned as primary, but listed; actual primary engine is a turbocharged V6 * 200-4R modified transmission * Rear-end: 3:42 Richmond Traction Lock with Moser axles - Details about the interior, exterior, and options of the car: * Exterior: Described as having sleek black paint and shiny chrome trim (from a 1950 model) * Interior: Said to have a well-appointed gray cloth interior * Features: AM/FM/Cassette radio, power brakes, power steering, Nitto performance radials on classic chromed Ridler aluminum wheels, and integrated 3-point seatbelts - Details about the reported current state of this car: * Said to be a legit 11-second performer in the quarter mile * Weighs 3,450 lbs * Described as having various performance-oriented modifications, including a turbocharger, methanol injection, and forged pistons * Comes with two chips: Street Chip (Alcohol Chip) and Race Chip * Current location: Houston, TX, 77090, at Gateway Classic Cars - Houston showroom