Condition Used
Year 1952
Make Oldsmobile
Model 98 Convertible
Trim Rocket ''
VIN 529M26323
Mileage 46,796
Exterior Color Artic Blue
Interior Color Blue
Engine 8 Cyl.
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Body Style Other
This ONE FAMILY'S 1952 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible Coupe' is presented in Artic Blue with a Blue Interior & a Automatic Magic Black Convertible Top & Windows. It is powered by a 303 Cubic'' V8 Rocket High-Compression-High Lift Valve Mechanism Engine which gives a greater Volumetric Effeciency by allowing pistons to compress more gas & air into the same place. It produced 160 H/P 263 Ft/lbs of Torque. Olds new Quadri-Jet Carburetor has 4 Barrels & gives perfect fuel delivery at every engine speed. It is mated to a 4 Speed Super Hydra-Matic Drive Transmision. GM Hydraulic Steering with dual center-control, recirculating ball & nut. Hydraulic Controls -Door Windows, Quarter Windows & Seat Adjuster are Hydraulically operated. Wheelbase 124'' , overall lenght 213''. overall width 76'' & circular turnimg radius of 42 feet. Unisteel Turret-top body by Fisher. Based on the all-new GM C-body chassis the Futuramic 98 models were definitely worthy of their name, with fresh Harley Earl-directed styling and clear design cues taken from Lockheed's sleek P-38 Lightning fighter plane of wartime fame. Thanks to their new X-member frame and 4-wheel coil-spring suspension, the low-slung 98 provided impressive ride and handling characteristics for the era. Rocket V8 engine for 1952.-Highly efficient, capable of handling increased compression ratios and featuring modern overhead-valve technology, the Rocket design was based on principles laid down by Charles Kettering.