1952 Oldsmobile Resources

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1952 Oldsmobile Facts and Specifications

General Year Information – 1952 Oldsmobile

In 1952 Oldsmobile maintained its three series structure – 88, Super 88 and 98. Mechanical features remained unchanged, a new grille, taillights, and some interior revisions providing a very minor cosmetic refresh. An optional automatic headlight control became an option. In 1952, the base 88 shared the Super 88’s rear body panels and wheelbase, while Super 88s came with a new four-barrel carburetor, upping output to 160 HP. On the bottom end of things was a two-model series known as the DeLuxe Eighty-Eight. Wheelbase, chassis features and most body features, minus a bit of extra trim, were shared with the Super Eighty-Eight group. For the first time, power steering was an option along with the Autronic Eye, an automatic headlight dimmer shared only with Cadillac this year.

88 and Super 88
The 88 line was called “Deluxe 88”, though there was no regular 88 in the lineup. Similar to the DeLuxe Eighty-Eight, the five model Super Eighty-Eight lineup was the most popular Olds series. As mentioned, it featured a 4-barrel carburetor for its Rocket V-8 and additional trim while the 88 motored on with the 2-barrel intake.

98
From 1952 on the car would be called simply Ninety-Eight. This would continue until the demise of the model, with the exception of model years 1957 and 1961. The series shared the higher output 160 HP V-8 with the Super 88.

Historical
In spite of more horsepower and some new options, Olds production dropped by over 60 thousand units in 1952. The Korean war hurt production as resources were diverted to the war effort.

1952 Oldsmobile Facts – Powertrain Options

• • 3-speed, column shift, manual transmission – standard equipment on  88, super 88, and 98.
  • 4-speed Hydramatic transmission, optional on the 88, super 88, and 98. ($165.00).
  • Oil filter: ($10.00).
  • Heavy Duty Air Cleaner: ($11.00).

1952 Oldsmobile Facts – Significant Options

• • Auxiliary driving and fog lights ($16).
  • Backup lights ($18).
  • Battery vitalizer ($5).
  • Cadet visor ($32).
  • Center bumper guard ($5).
  • Chrome vent shades ($14).
  • Compass ($8).
  • DeLuxe steering wheel and horn ring ($14).
  • DeLuxe wheel covers ($17).
  • Directional signals ($24).
  • Electric clock ($8).
  • Exhaust extension ($2).
  • Fog and driving lights ($19).
  • Glove box light ($2).
  • Hand brake signal light ($10).
  • Heater and defroster, Deluxe ($79).
  • Heater/defroster ($42).
  • Hood ornament ($5).
  • License plate frames ($2).
  • Outside rear view mirror ($4).
  • Power steering ($185).
  • Radio antenna ($7).
  • Radio, DeLuxe 6-tube ($100).
  • Radio, DeLuxe with rear speaker ($121).
  • Radio, Super DeLuxe 8-tube with signal seeking ($129).
  • Self-winding steering wheel mounted car watch ($35).
  • Spotlight with rear view mirror ($25).
  • Stainless steel wheel trim rings, except 98 ($14).
  • Windshield washer ($10).