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July 29, 2019: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88, Calgary

 

One of the favorite vehicles among the Gumbo Gurus is the Oldsmobile 88, a car which was also very popular with American consumers.  The line was introduced in 1949 and the Oldsmobile 88 was produced until 1999.  It was the top-selling line of cars for a remarkable twenty-four years.

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 (1)

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 (2)

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 (4)

In 1952, Oldsmobile's most popular car was the Super 88, with 118,558 units sold. The Super 88 had been introduced the prior year as a more upscale version of the basic 88.  Super 88s were offered in five different body styles, but what made them so popular was a well-earned reputation for being a top performing car.  The Super 88 was powered by a Rocket Power V8 engine, shared with Oldsmobile's Super 98 line.  

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 (6)

1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 (7)

A beauty --the kind of car men write songs about.



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