An worn, but very original 1948 Oldsmobile 2dr. Scan from analog image, taken ca.2004. The Oldsmobile color may be Ivy Green (#29). The original paint color is probably #29 (Ivy Green). 1948 was the first year with the new ‘fender-integrated’ styling. Cars were available with inline-6 and inline-8 engines. Sitting outside for a long time, Read More …
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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 …
1936 Oldsmobile in a Parking Lot
This historic image shows a 1936 Oldsmobile 2dr in the foreground of a parking lot in San Diego NV, ca.1940.
Oldsmobile 1949 Rocket 88
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 …
1939 Oldsmobile L39
From 1932 through 1938 Oldsmobile offered two series: “F” and “L”. The Series F came with a straight-six engine, the Series L with a longer body and a straight-eight engine. The Series F was replaced by the Series 60 in 1939. Oldsmobile replaced the Series L with the Series 70. Olds powered these cars by Read More …
1948 Oldsmobile Fastback
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 …
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 …
1937 Oldsmobile F37
A very nice 1937 Oldsmobile F37 (with a straight six engine). Painted in ‘Marlboro Maroon’, a GM color from 1967. History Oldsmobile produced two body styles in the 1930s, the Series F (straight-6 cylinder) and the longer Series L (straight-8 cylinder). In 1933 the Oldsmobile program appeared on CBS radio for two years. That was Read More …
1966 Cadillac Coupe
A video from Lana Del Ray features a 1966 Cadillac Coupe De Ville. Starring Brat Pitt and Margaret Qualley from the movie ‘Once a Time in Hollywood’. The paint may be ‘Sandalwood’ (42C) The company extensively restyled the 1966 Cadillac Coupe DeVilles. They have a powerful frontal appearance and a kind of forward-leaning front end. Read More …
1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Coupe
A blue Oldsmobile 66 2dr coupe, manufactured 1946. A rare car in the original color. The paint color schema of this year lists ‘Caspian Blue’ as code 74C. A collector offered this coupe for sale in California a couple of years ago. It is possible to distinguish them by their different bumpers on the A Read More …