1952 OLDSMOBILE 98 CONVERTIBLE

Before and immediately following World War II Oldsmobile may have had a reputation for building sturdy and very well engineered if not exciting cars but that quickly changed with the release of the all-new top-of-the-line Futuramic 98 introduced in 1948. Based on the all-new GM C-body chassis shared with Cadillac the Futuramic 98 models were definitely worthy of their name with fresh Harley Earl-directed styling and clear design cues taken from Lockheeds 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. Given Oldsmobiles long-standing heritage as GMs engineering division and its stellar record of industry firsts it took another giant leap forward with the release of its all-new compact and powerful Rocket V8 engine for 1949. Developing 135bhp when introduced the Rocket produced an even more impressive and highly useful 263 ft/lbs of torque. The excellent Hydramatic automatic transmission became standard on the 98 for 1949 and that year new B-body Series 76 and 88 models joined the 98. Oldsmobile sales grew rapidly as a direct result of these welcome developments and exciting stylish powerful and well-equipped models like this 1952 98 Convertible played a major part in that success. Powered by the famed Rocket 303ci V8 engine this completely restored 98 Convertible features red-on-red colors with a black canvas top and numerous options including a Hydramatic automatic transmission power steering power windows a power top AM radio clock heater and wire wheel covers. It has 53875 original miles (mileage not indicated on the title).

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