1952 Saratoga

[wagonboss]

On the vin tag and cowl tag, what is the model designation for Saratoga vs. Windsor? I'm looking at buying a 52 Saratoga and want to make sure it isn't a Windsor into which someone has installed a hemi.

Thanks,

Dan

[George Miller]

Dan,

According to my copy of Catalog of American Car ID Numbers 1950-59, here are the 1952 Saratoga codes;

Serial number starting with 76,512,101, the only series in the 76 million range.

Body plate: body type C55. According to my book, the body number plate did not include body style, color codes or trim codes.

The engine number is on the top of the block, just back of the water pump. 1952 V8 engines numbers start with C52-8-1001.

I hope this helps.

[wagonboss]

Thanks, George! That helps a whole bunch. Where can I get a copy of that book?

Dan

ps: The serial number for this car is 76,520,xxx So it is definately a Saratoga. The firewall body plate does give numbers for model, body, trim and paint. The model number given for this 2 door sedan is 32

[George Miller]

Dan,

The ID book is available from Amos Press. Here is the url: www.amosadvantage.com. Select cars & parts id guides. They also have id guides for 1960's cars, 1970's cars, and Canadian cars. The US guides are $29.95, the Canadian guide is $54.95. Amos press offers a $5.00 discount if you subscriber to Cars & Parts or other Amos publications.