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Saw this 1951 Oldsmobile Rocket 88 parked around the corner from my house. The '88' is thought by many to be America's first muscle car, predating Chrysler's 300C by 6 years.

On a side note, the Jackie Brenston song 'Rocket 88', is widely considered to be the very first Rock & Roll tune ever recorded. Brenston was backed by Ike Turner and his Kings of Rhythm.
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