Sotheby offers a beautiful 1938 Oldsmobile L-38 convertible in an auction in October 2023. This car was a reflection of the Art Deco design influences of its time, with its chrome-plated grille, teardrop-shaped headlights, and smooth, flowing fenders. From the paint code #43 I conclude, the original color of this convertible was originally ‘Nassau Cream’. Read More …
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1925 Lincoln in vintage photos
The 1925 Lincoln cars were part of the prestigious Lincoln Motor Company’s lineup during the Roaring Twenties. Founded by Henry Leland in 1917 and later acquired by the Ford Motor Company, Lincoln aimed to compete with other luxury automobile brands (mostly Cadillac and Packard). In 1925, Lincoln offered a range of models, including the Model Read More …
In a 1941 Buick Convertible
A couple of teenagers in a 1941 Buick convertible. The 1941 Buick Century Convertible showcased a streamlined appearance, yet it retained the brand’s signature elegance of these years. From the palm trees in the background, I assume the photo may have been taken in Florida or another Southern State..
Oldsmobile Car Dealership
Car dealerships in the USA from 1946 to 1960 experienced a period of growth and transformation, adapting to the changing market conditions and consumer preferences. They played a vital role in fueling the American love affair with automobiles and establishing the car culture that remains prevalent in the country to this day. An Oldsmobile car Read More …
1965 Buick Convertible in Music Video
A music performance of Finnish rock band ‘Sunrise Avenue’ features this turquoise 1965 Buick Special. Somewhere in a dry environment: The manufacturer redesigned the Buick Special for the 1964 model year with a separate body-on-frame construction. Buick marketed it as an intermediate-sized car. (It expanded the Skylark to a full top-line series that now included 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
1953 Buick Skylark in Music Video
A 1953 Buick Skylark is featured in Roger Waters ‘Three Wishes’ music video, recorded 1992. To the video (YouTube): Three Wishes “There’s something in the air And you don’t know what it is You see someone through the window Who you’ve just learned to miss And the road leads on to glory but You’ve used Read More …
1953 Oldsmobile Fiesta
The year 1953 marked the 50 years Oldsmobile anniversary. Olds produced the ‘Fiesta’ convertible in very limited numbers. Comparably, Buick featured the ‘Skylark’, Cadillac the ‘Eldorado’. All in the top price-range. From these three model lines the ‘Fiesta’ was the rarest (ca.400 cars). The above photos I shot in restauration shop in IL ca.20 years Read More …
1948 Cadillac Convertible
Rear of a very original, most likely 1948, Cadillac convertible. Fact: There are a lot of convertible tops out there with a wrong and ugly, big rear window.
1948 Oldsmobile Convertible
Couple with their 1948 Oldsmobile convertible. Vintage photo, ca.1950