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 …
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1949 Oldsmobile in a Forest
A 1949 Oldsmobile resting in a forest in Southern New Jersey. Already 1948 Oldsmobile had introduced the new post-war styling named ‘Futuramic’. 1948 was also the year, the company offered the prewar styled cars for the last time. – It then brought the new styling to its smaller B-bodies in 1949. Oldsmobile abandoned the Futuramic 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 …
1949 Cadillac and Two Sisters…
This vintage photo shows an obviously brand new 1949 Cadillac and two small girls, probably sisters. The bumper chrome is shiny and as new as the car. We can date this photo to ca.1950. Value bestseller: Bodywork explained Find another 1949 Cadillac of this type at classiccarszone. Changes at Cadillac for the 1949 year were Read More …
1949 Oldsmobile Convertible
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
A sad day for a 1949 Olds and its owners
It is not a secret that many people appreciated their Oldsmobiles. The first time I see tears of an old man, standing close to his beloved 1949 Oldsmobile the last time before it is going to the crusher. His wife is more than sad, too… From the license plates I assume the photo was taken Read More …
Crash in a 1949 Oldsmobile
This 1949 Oldsmobile crashed in an accident and may have been totalled, as the frame seems to be damaged, too. Photo: Boston, ca.1953
1949 Chevrolet De Luxe
The 1949 Chevrolet De Luxe was a trim line of Chevrolet. It was the sales leader for the marque during the 1940s and manufactured 1941 to 1952. The line included a 4-door sedan, a fastback 2dr ‘Aerosedan’, convertible and business coupe styles. Chevrolet manufactured the original series 1941 to 1948. They introduced a new body Read More …
1949 Oldsmobile 76 Sedan
1949 Oldsmobile 76 Sedan: Already 1948 Oldsmobile had introduced the new post-war styling named ‘Futuramic’ to the ‘big’ body ’98’ line. 1948 was also the year, the company offered the prewar styled cars for the last time. – It then brought the new styling to its smaller B-bodies in 1949. Wheelbase was now 119.5in. The Read More …
1949 Cadillac 61 Fastback
A few words about the history and development of the 1949 Cadillac 61 Fastback: Cadillac moved the formerly smaller Series 61 to the Series 62’s GM’s C-Body. Both were very similar. Design changes came to that body style already in 1948, featuring GM’s first new postwar body with styling bits including tail fins inspired by Read More …