newbie with a 51 olds 88 A
November 16th, 2013, 07:46 AM
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The 1950 88 was a 2bbl post car , In 1951 the super had a 4bbl and additional 25 horse power also could have power brakes and steering which the 1950 didn't have. I'm not sure what the A is in your super 88A but the holiday was offered in 51 which is a hard top (no piller) but I've don't remember it or the regular 88 being designated as a A style car, others may know this and chime in. There are probably other differences please elaborate if this does not answer your question....Lost in the fifties...Tedd
October 27th, 2014, 09:54 PM
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The 51 Olds 88A was almost identical to the 50 Olds 88. It was offered in only two body styles. A two door "post" sedan and a four door sedan. It was probably offered as a low cost car to compete with Pontiac and Chevy. It also allowed Olds to use the 49&50 tooling one more year.
The 51 super 88 had a slightly larger body , with different tail lights and other trim.
The 4 pictures below are (left to right) are 1950 88, 1951 88A and 1951 super 88.
The 51 super 88 had a slightly larger body , with different tail lights and other trim.
The 4 pictures below are (left to right) are 1950 88, 1951 88A and 1951 super 88.
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November 4th, 2014, 06:15 AM
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The 51 Olds 88A was almost identical to the 50 Olds 88. It was offered in only two body styles. A two door "post" sedan and a four door sedan. It was probably offered as a low cost car to compete with Pontiac and Chevy. It also allowed Olds to use the 49&50 tooling one more year.
The 51 88 and super 88 had a slightly larger body , with different tail lighs and other trim. As mentioned before the super 88 had a 4 barrel carb as well as different trim.
The 4 pictures below are (left to right) 1950 88, 1951 88A, 1951 88, and 1951 super 88.
The 51 88 and super 88 had a slightly larger body , with different tail lighs and other trim. As mentioned before the super 88 had a 4 barrel carb as well as different trim.
The 4 pictures below are (left to right) 1950 88, 1951 88A, 1951 88, and 1951 super 88.
The last photo, the yellow car is a '53. The front bumper is distinct.
Jerry
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