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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1953 Oldsmobile in OH Gas Station
American gas stations were a staple of the country’s landscape, reflecting the booming car culture of the post-World War II era. These gas stations played a significant role in serving the needs of motorists as they embarked on road trips, commuted to work, and embraced the newfound freedom of personal transportation. Here’s a snapshot of Read More …
1952 Oldsmobile in Angola IN
A turquoise 1952 Oldsmobile ’98’ and a black 1946-48 Oldsmobile parked on the main square in Angola IN. This is a postcard, probably published before 1955. 60 years later we can still see the monument and the brick buildings, but the square is not a busy center anymore. (The 1952 Olds had a special spear Read More …
Parking Lot 1950
Parking lot, ca. 1950. The car in the foreground is a brand new, rare 4dr Buick fastback.
1951 Oldsmobile 98
The 98 topped the Oldsmobile line for 1951. Olds offered three body styles. The 4-door sedan and convertible came only with Deluxe equipment. The Holiday hardtop was available with either Deluxe or Standard trim. The 98 standard equipment included bumper guards, cigarette lighter, dome light, rubber floor mats, stainless steel moldings, lined trunk, illuminated ashtray, Read More …
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 …
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.
1940 Oldsmobile in New York
Street in NYC, possibly 8th Avenue, shot in the 1940s. Shown in a computer colorized vintage movie. Amongst other vehicles, we see a 1940 Oldsmobile. Likely the same car, in a location nearby:
1952 Buick Four Door Sedan
In NJ, a 1952 Buick waits for a new owner. From the three Ventiports on the front fender and the ‘Sweepspear’, we can assume it is a Special.
1938 Oldsmobile L38
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 …