This 1948 Oldsmobile fastback is in poor shape. We see rust in many locations. We can identify the 1948 model year by the metal gravel shields (guards) and the round badge on the hood (not visible on the images). 1948 was the last year Oldsmobile offered the old, prewar style. Pontiac had the same (GM) Read More …
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Departure of a 1953 Oldsmobile
Departure in a 1953 Oldsmobile: People loading luggage in the trunk of a 1953 Olds. Soon they will be on their way. The 1953 Olds is 4dr sedan. Photo undated, ca.1955 A few words about the Oldsmobile history of these years: For 1951, the 88 was the entry-level for Oldsmobile. Consequently, after this year Oldsmobile Read More …
1949 Oldsmobile Camper Trailer
A 1949 Oldsmobile with a camper trailer. Both look pretty new, so I date the photo in the early 1950’s. The photographer took this photo in a rural environment. The 1949 Olds with the new ‘Rocket’ engines should have enough power to tow the camper trailer. Until now I was not able to identify year Read More …
1960 Oldsmobile Myrtle Beach SC
1960 Oldsmobile motel: This color post card shows a 1961 Ford Galaxy and a 1960 Oldsmobile in Myrtle Beach SC. A car of English origin we can see at the right. The year 1960 in the United States was marked by significant cultural, political, and social developments. It was the height of the Cold War, Read More …
1953 Oldsmobile in Daytona Beach
A 1953 Oldsmobile near the shore in Daytona Beach FL. From a postcard of a motel. Another Oldsmobile of the same year in red color and a Cadillac on a 2nd image on the same card. Seems that motel has been popular with GM owners, three cars of that make at the same time on Read More …
1936 Oldsmobile in a Forest
1936 Oldsmobile rests in a forest in NJ. This car I spotted myself in a big wooden area, amidst other vintage automobiles. Image enhanced with HDR, dated 2019. Another Oldsmobile, a 1949, you can see in that forest here.
1948 Oldsmobile on a Family Photo
A shiny new 1948 Oldsmobile. In front of the car probably the family of its owners: Two brothers and their sister. Undated, probably ca.1950. 1948 was the last year, Oldsmobile offered the old body style. The new ‘Futuramic’ line was brand new this year. An example we see here.
1936 Chevrolet on a Ferry
A woman on a ferry with her 1936 Chevrolet. Vintage photo undated, but from the license tag I assume the photo is from ca.1950, somewhere close to PA. Vintage postcards showing ferries are common. Locations like Lake Norfolk AR, Port Arthur TX or Port Arkansas TX were once very popular. For local transportation, small ferries Read More …
1950 Oldsmobile and Newlyweds
From a public domain image library: newlyweds in a 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic. Dated 1952.
1953 Oldsmobile
From my vintage photo collection: Probably brothers with the new 1953 Oldsmobile of their parents. From the same set of photos: Both images not dated. Estimate: Taken 1953/1954. This Oldsmobile is a full-size car. Olds sold type ’88’ line of cars from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 on the ’88’ was the division’s top-selling model Read More …