Oldsmobile 1951 facts book

Email us using the website contact form or call us at 4062396661. By 1951, america was embroiled in the korean police action, prompting government restrictions on civilian production that blunted car sales industrywide. Find great deals on ebay for 1951 oldsmobile and 1950 oldsmobile. It was repainted and fitted with a new interior and power comes from a factory 303ci v8 paired to a hydramatic automatic transmission. Oldsmobiles first 100 years earley, helen jones, walkinshaw, james r. That large and powerful v8, combined with relatively light body, was a formula that later blossomed into the muscle car. Facts book and colors and upholstery guide used by the dealerships in 1952 as well as a parts list book and shop manual are. Oldsmobile cutlass 442 hurstolds restoration parts. And the rocket is still the fully proved engine that offers 100% highcompression power 100% highcompression economy. This is a reprint of a parts book that gm dealers would have used to order parts. Looking backward, americas love affair with the station wagon.

Find 1951 oldsmobile cars for sale on oodle classifieds. The super 88s are now better appreciated for their fine performance and the solid craftsmanship. Oldsmobile 1951 new and used car and truck parts and. Featuring a lot of 1951 oldsmobile and much more in stock this week. Instead, the legendary rocket was born, available in oldsmobile s 88, super 88, and 98 models. New listing 1964 oldsmobile selling facts dealer price list specs cutlass f85. The oldsmobile 98 spelled ninetyeight from 1952 to 1991, and ninety eight from 1992 to 1996 is the fullsize flagship model of oldsmobile that was produced from 1940 until 1996. In atlanta in 1951, olds built 1,969 88s, 11,364 super 88s, 7,556 98s. Find out everything there is to know about the 1951 oldsmobile 88 hardtop coupe. The 88 series was also an image leader for oldsmobile, particularly in the early years when it was one of the best performing automobiles thanks to its relatively small size, light. This 1951 oldsmobile rocket 98 holiday sedan was recently acquired by the selling dealer and has reportedly spent much of its life in the california high desert. Oldsmobile parts books parts books compiled by general motors, oldsmobile division are automobile books which are detailed and specific to oldsmobile cars, only. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was the divisions topselling line, particularly the entrylevel models such as the 88 and dynamic 88.

For 1951, the 88 was now the entrylevel olds with the discontinuation of the. You will find the following information in this book. Savoy faire is everywhere the nofrills savoy twodoor sedan was home to another engine of considerable repute, the infamous 4 max wedge, a super stock monster block chrysler introduced in the. The oldsmobile v8, also referred to as the rocket, is series of engines that was produced by oldsmobile beginning in 1949. Want to make your 1951 oldsmobile eightyeight one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a highpowered beast. The rocket is still offered by oldsmobile and oldsmobile alone. Original 1951 oldsmobile sales facts data book reference manual for salesmen.

Check out the 1941 oldsmobile color and upholstery selection catalog, oldsmobile car dealership catalogs, oldsmobile dealers album, data books, original photos, technical drawing and oldsmobile auto dealer showroom vintage car sales brochures. Oldsmobile car dealer catalogs, oldsmobile dealer showroom. Search for specifications find automobile specifications. In fact, the aurora and intrique were models worthy of the olds name. The original oldsmobile v8 was to have been marketed as kettering power after chief engineer charles kettering, but company policy prohibited the use of his name. The distributor is new the carburetor is new the air cleaner is new. Powered by the famous 303 cubic inch rocket engine which oldsmobile rated at 5 horsepower. They contain a large number of detailed blow up diagrams which illustrate individual parts, label the parts and show how they fit together with their adjacent parts. At carid you will find the widest choice of premium 1951 oldsmobile deluxe 88 auto repair manuals from worldrenowned brands. Trim code correct black leather with gray nylon interior. As a result, 1951 1952 oldsmobile production was artificially low. The dimensions of the fullpage advertisement are approximately 10. Original 1953 oldsmobile dealer album data facts book 98.

Car manuals and literature for oldsmobile for sale ebay. Sep 11, 2014 according to the serial number book for u. New and used car and truck parts and accessories on sale. In fact, the biggest department, the nypd, used plymouth and dodge squads almost exclusively until the reardrive m body car was finally axed in 1989.

Shop over 6500 part numbers for your restoration project. The book has about 140 pages and comes with lots of photos and facts. Other than a reduction in shoulder room, however, interior room was not adversely affected. Jun 11, 2011 jacks 1951 olds custom with 455 big block engine. The least expensive online catalog for all your oldsmobile 1951 needs. Get the best deals on oldsmobile auto advertising when you shop the largest online selection at.

With the stepbystep illustrated instructions, specifications, and wiring diagrams in this manual, you will have the information you need to get your project on the road and keep it there. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. Find 1949 to 1951 oldsmobile cars for sale on oodle classifieds. The kits are part of the gm heritage center archive, including archived. It produced over 35 million vehicles, including at least 14 million built at its lansing, michigan factory. Please include part numbers if available, car line, model, year, engine. Like all other gm divisions, olds continued building its. Oldsmobile s first 100 years earley, helen jones, walkinshaw, james r. Like all other gm divisions, olds continued building its own v8 engine family for decades, adopting the corporate chevrolet 350 smallblock and cadillac northstar. The hemmings book of oldsmobiles hemmings motor news. Its just one of many late 1940searly 1950s domestic cars. The 1951 buick dealer facts book is the source for information about the 51 buick. Find out everything there is to know about the 1951 oldsmobile 98 hardtop coupe.

Printed by gm, this is a book that was originally used by the oldsmobile dealer to calculate labor charges for repairs. It was the first totally slab sided oldsmobile and the first sedan with wraparound rear windows. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The hemmings book of oldsmobiles hemmings motor news collectorcar books. Newsroom news releases release schedule facts for features stats for stories blogs. The 1951 1953 oldsmobile super 88 offered a wide range of models to choose from. It is made to help sell and advertise used buicks and other brands of american cars. Authorized reproduction this manual is a pageforpage reproduction of the book that olds mechanics used to service cars. The oldsmobile 88 is a fullsize car that was sold and produced by oldsmobile from 1949 until 1999. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1951 oldsmobile ninetyeight. The 1951 buick dealer facts book is the ultimate source for information about the 51 buick line.

Quality is at the heart of everything we do at carid, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Children were given more than any other time in previous history with guitar lessons and sets of encyclopedias to improve their minds. There are 7 1949 to 1951 oldsmobile 88s for sale today on. Book contains information, specifications, features, pictures and illustrations of the classic oldsmobile 88, super 88 and 98 models that were available in 1951. Sensational 1951 oldsmobile super 88 holiday hardtop. The first generation oldsmobile 88 was a hugely important car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

Oldsmobile dominated nascar in 1951 winning over half of the races run. Access free vehicle information kits pdf downloads for general motors vehicles. The book is organized by part, and then by operation such as replace a particular part, clean a particular part, or perform a repair. The next amazing classic up for grabs in our fairfield showroom is this spectacular, very original 1951 oldsmobile super 88 holiday 2 door hardtop with nicely repainted mint green exterior paint, excellent chrome and a. Buick put all sales arguments, data and pictures together in this book. I gave it a 4 star because i would have liked even more pictures of their cars. When it came out in 1949, it introduced one of the first postwar overhead valve v8 designs, the famous rocket v8. This original vintage fullpage advertisement is in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. Here are 25 reasons you should remember the year 1951. Used car facts you get a chart with basic specs like engine, transmission, and body style, along with a general selling features for each model. Oldsmobile models classic car database, specifications.

Original 1953 oldsmobile dealer album data facts mook 98 holiday super 88 oem this is an original dealer album, not a reprint or aftermarket manual. Its an interesting history of the design and manufacture of oldsmobile from the very beginning to the mid90s. It shows what was going on during that time period 197079 ect. You can use this book to restore 19501951 oldsmobile 76. Oldsmobileautomobileshistory, general motorscadillac. Some wagons included are 1941 buick special estate, 1957 chevrolet. Oldsmobile dealer for sale vintage advertising collectibles. The 194953 oldsmobile 88 was a breakthrough design, so why. What happened in 1951 including pop culture, significant. Learn more about this unforgettable classic in this article. The 194953 oldsmobile 88 was a breakthrough design, so. It was especially made for salesmen and emphasis on basic features as well as the little details.

Oldsmobile parts books, part numbers, part interchange. The rocket, along with the 1949 cadillac v8, were the first postwar ohv v8 engines produced by general motors. The hemmings book of oldsmobiles hemmings motor news collectorcar books ehrich, terry, lentinello, richard a. This twodoor sedan sold far fewer than its fourdoor brother the 88s were a totally different body style than the plushier 98s. My serial number is 1125, so that pretty much means the first, perhaps second, week of january. Will make a good display piece, since it was a dealer only item was. Then ive got a dealer facts book dated march of 51. Kids built plastic kits of planes, tanks, race cars, space ships, creatures from scary movies, you name it. Original 1951 oldsmobile dealer album data facts book 98 holiday super 88 fits.