Offered for only two model years, the J-2 tri-power package found its way in fewer than 2,500 cars. Far fewer have survived.

Years after its production ... By the end of its production, it was used in both the Oldsmobile 88 and 98 models so it did fulfill its initial purpose, and even some unintended purposes.

The car dominated the NASCAR circuit for several years and would spawn a line of Oldsmobile 88 models until 1999. Restore mint condition Rocket 88s are valued as high as $50,000. The Starfire was ...