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The 1949 Oldsmobile Rocket was a significant model in the history of the American car manufacturer Oldsmobile. It introduced the ’88’ in 1949, together with the innovative “Futuramic” design from the previous year. This featured sleek and modern styling. This combination of a relatively small light body and large, powerful engine made it widely considered Read More …
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 …
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 …
Car mechanic ‘The Wizzard’ from YouTube recently bought a 1938 Oldsmobile L-8 and made a video about it. The price tag for this Olds was only $11’000.-. The car is with nice, new (not original) interior and mechanically in good shape. It requires only minor work. All the chrome, the engine and the body (except Read More …
Oldsmobile Car Crash in Boston MA, 1952
A 1941 Oldsmobile and a brand new 1952 Olds convertible have an unfriendly encounter on a wet road in Boston MA. Date ca. 1952/1953. A wrecker has arrived and is about to pull the cars away. We see the same accident from another perspective here: Conclusion from the inflicted damages (car’s passenger area not severely Read More …
A 1949 Oldsmobile convertible proudly shown by its owner family. Father is probably behind the camera. And judging from the rear lights it is a ’88’ model. Ad – Sale: Microfiber applicator
1953 Oldsmobile in a 1958 Pittsburgh Photo
A 1953 Oldsmobile in a 1950’s Pittsburgh PA photo. The Olds parked in a treelined, mostly empty street. Photographer Charles Harris [1908-1998] took this images 1958. Harris was an American photographer from Pittsburgh, PA. He was known for his photographs of residents and visitors to his hometown. This also included musicians and baseball players. The Read More …