An worn, but very original 1947 Oldsmobile 4dr. Polaroid images, taken ca.1990. The color may be Aspen Green (#79) lower body and (#Ivy Green) lower body. Sitting outside for a long time, nature has taken its toll. Another two-tone green car,’48 though, the darker color on top, we see here.
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1940 Oldsmobile and a Toddler
1940 Oldsmobile vintage photo: Smile of the century: Probably the daughter of the owner enjoys the sun near a 1940 Oldsmobile and a second, unidentified car. From my collection, undated, ca.1947
1950 Oldsmobile 88
A very original, worn out ’88’ Oldsmobile from 1950. The original color is probably ‘Ivy Green’ (color code 19 C). The car is the ‘fastback’ version. It was the last year Oldsmobile offered that style. The interior is also complete original. We can recognize the standard striped, grey upholstery: That was the standard version. We Read More …
1941 Olds on Vintage Photo
Young couple in front of their 1941 Oldsmobile. From the collection of Florida State University. Photo is of the album of Lillian Mook. More images from this album (not car-related) are available at the website of FL State University (FSU).
’58 Oldsmobile, ’60 Plymouth, Flagstaff AZ
This chrome postcard shows the State College in Flagstaff AZ back then. Parked in front is a brownish 1958 Oldsmobile and a 1960 Plymouth Valiant station wagon. The later seem to be very rare. I could only find very few other photos of this car from 1960. – The color of the Olds is probably Read More …
1940 Buick in St.Louis MO
A 1940 Buick is obviously carrying people attending a wedding. According to the text, the photo is from junction Good Fellow Blv. and Maple Ave. in St.Louis MO A check in Google Maps reveals this shot, hopefully pointing in the right the direction. All the buildings have changed. Only a church that cannot be seen Read More …
Chevrolet Dealership
Two images showing a dealer Chevrolet showroom in Lockhart TX. Most likely taken 1950. The place is still there, but the dealership has left. Another inside view. Note the flower arrangement. The dealership also sold Buick and Oldsmobile.
Vintage Photos, Philadelphia PA
Here we see two vintage photos from Philadelphia, taken in Philly in the 1950’s. A 1955 Oldsmobile and a 1953 Packard parked curbside. A 1956 Chevy passing: A 1954 Chevrolet convertible, a 1954 DeSoto and a 1949 Oldsmobile. Parked in Lombard St., Philadelphia PA.
1938 Oldsmobile L-38
Sotheby offers a beautiful 1938 Oldsmobile L-38 convertible in an auction in October 2023. This car was a reflection of the Art Deco design influences of its time, with its chrome-plated grille, teardrop-shaped headlights, and smooth, flowing fenders. From the paint code #43 I conclude, the original color of this convertible was originally ‘Nassau Cream’. Read More …
1963 Oldsmobile at Motel in Lake Tahoe CA
1950’s Lake Tahoe motel: This color post card shows a 1963 Oldsmobile, a 1963 Ford and a couple Of Chevy’s on the left. According to paint charts, the color of the Olds may be 1963’s ‘Holiday Red’, paint code ‘V’. Description on Post Card: 952 Stateline Avenue South Lake Tahoe, California 95279 P.O. Box 4385 Read More …