The Oldsmobile's were completely restyled for 1954. The wheelbase grew by two inches on the 88, the company's entry-level model, and the name 'Deluxe' was dropped. The V8 engine grew in displacement to 324 CID and horsepower rose from 150 BHP to 170 BHP. Body styles on the Eighty-Eight series included a 2- and 4-door sedan, and a Holiday Hardtop. The 4-door sedan proved to be the most popular, with 29,028 sales and was closely followed by the Holiday Hardtop which had 25,820 sales. The Olds 88 came standard with a lined trunk, dual horns, cigarette lighter, aluminum door sill plates, bumper guards, and an electric clock. Oldsmobile offered eighteen standard exterior paint colors along with 18 factory two-tone combinations. Inside, the upholstery was either gray, green, or blue pattern cloth.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2016
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Related Reading : Oldsmobile 88 History
Introduced in 1949, the full-size Oldsmobile 88 was produced until 1999 and became the top-selling line for twenty-four years. Produced in Wentzville, Missouri, and both Flint and Lake Orion, Michigan, the Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight was a representation of an image. Especially during the beginning three years, the Oldsmobile 88 was one of the best performing automobiles. This was most likely due to its....
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