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1962 Oldsmobile Super 88 Series
Celebrity Sedan
Standard Specifications
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Original Base Price $3,273.00
No. Produced 24,125
Body Maker Fisher
No. Doors 4
Passengers
Model Number 3569
Weight 4,069lbs
Wheelbase 123 inches
Length 213.9 inches
Width 77.9 inches
Height 58.3 inches
Front Tread 61 inches
Rear Tread 61 inches
Type V8, Valve-in-head
Displacement 394.24 cu. in.
Cylinders 8
Bore & Stroke 4 1/8 & 3 11/16 inches
Compression Ratio-Std 10.25 to 1
Compression Ratio-Opt Not applicable
Brake Horsepower 330@4600
Rated Horsepower 54.45
Torque 440@2800
Main Bearings 5
Valve Lifters Hydraulic
Block Material
Engine Numbers Starting G300,001
Engine No. Location Stamped on left cylinder head.
Lubrication Pressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Type Downdraft 4-barrel
Make Rochester
Type Helical
Drive Rear wheel drive
No. Of Gears 3
Gear Ratios
1st 2.15 to 1
2nd 1.37 to 1
3rd 1 to 1
4th Not applicable
5th Not applicable
Reverse 2.28 to 1
Single plate dry disc
Clutch Size 11 inches
Semifloating
Hypoid
Differential Ratio 3.23 to 1
Front Independent coil springs
Rear Coil springs
Ball & nut
Service Duo-servo, self-adjusting on 4 wheels
Front Size 11 inches
Rear Size 11 inches
Emergency Rear service brakes
Size 11 inches
Exhaust System Single with crossover
Ignition System Distributor and coil
Battery 12 volt storage battery
Cooling System Centrifugal pump with thermostat
Radiator Tube and center
Fuel Type
Mileage
Wheel Type
Wheel Mfr
Wheel Size
Tire Type
Tire Size 8 x 14
Spare Location Trunk
Fuel 20 Gallons
Oil 4 Quarts
Transmission 2.5 Pints
Cooling System 20.3 Quarts
Rear Differential 5.5 Pints
Front Differential Not applicable
Transfer Case Not applicable
Not Rated
VIN/Serial no. Starting 625-01001
VIN Description Total Digits: 7
Digits 1: Series
Digits 2: Unknown
Digits 3-7: Production number
VIN Location On left front door pillar.
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Additional Information
Cooling system capacity includes heater.

1962 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www.lapl.org
1962 OldsmobileDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www.detroit.lib.mi.us/nahc/index.htm
1962 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
1962 Oldsmobile Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub.Los Angeles Public Library
The Production Figure Book for U.S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P.O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www.hcfi.org
Serial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage Foundation
Motor Age April 1962Los Angeles Public Library
Paint Type Lacquer
Colors All colors may not be available in all models.
Cameo Cream
Willow Mist Metallic
Provincial White
Garnet Mist Metallic
Sheffield Mist Metallic
Heather Mist Metallic
Cirrus Blue
Wedgewood Mist Metallic
Pacific Mist Metallic
Surf Green
Sand Beige
Sahara Mist Metallic
Sunset Mist Metallic
Royal Mist Metallic
Ebony Black
Two Tone Colors Available
Standard/Optional Equipment
Hydramatic automatic transmissionOpt
Air conditioningOpt
Power steeringOpt
Power seatsOpt
RadioOpt
Power antennaOpt
Heater and DefrosterStd
Dual ExhaustOpt
Pushbutton RadioOpt
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