Oldsmobile Series 28

The Oldsmobile Series 28, also known as the Autocrat, was a mid-level four seat passenger car produced by GM's Oldsmobile Division for 1911 and 1912. It was based on the top-level Oldsmobile Limited (Series 23, 24, 27) while using a four-cylinder engine.[1][2]

History

The Series 28 was equipped with an enormous side-valve, in-line 471 cu in (7,718 cc) four-cylinder engine developing 40 bhp. It had a wheelbase of 124–126 in (3,150–3,200 mm) based on the bodystyle offered of a touring car, roadster or a 4-door sedan. For 1912 it was renamed the Series 32 with minor appearance changes. It didn't sell well as only 1911 saw 1000 vehicles manufactured and in 1912 there were 500. The Autocrat replaced the Oldsmobile Series 22 and was replaced by the Oldsmobile Six as the mid-level model.

References
  1. Georgano, G.N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.
  2. Clymer, Floyd. Treasury of Early American Automobiles, 1877-1925 (New York: Bonanza Books, 1950)
  • Kimes Beverly, Henry Clark, Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805–1942 , Iola, Krause Publications Inc, 1996, ISBN 978-0-87341-428-9.
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