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.
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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 …
1941 Oldsmobile 4Dr Sedan
Original 1941 Oldsmobile 4dr sedan on a junkyard. The car is very original and complete. Trim parts are very hard to come by these days. (Actually, the small vertical trim pieces on the front, located on the fender, are both missing.) View from the rear:
1946 Pontiac Streamliner Fastback
Proud owner with his 1946 Pontiac fastback. The car has ‘fake whitewall’ tires. That were white rings to simulate the real whitewalls which ordinary people couldn’t obtain directly after the war. Vintage photo, undated. More… Pontiac Streamliners (fastbacks, sometimes also named ‘Topedo’) are full-sized cars. Pontiac produced them from the 1942 to the 1951 model Read More …
1946 Oldsmobile – The Friendly Face
This original, 1946 Oldsmobile was last time registered in 1965. The color is probably original, could be Pacific Blue (#65C). Looks very complete with the factory installed spotlight. History Oldsmobile produced the last pre-war car on February 5, 1942. During World War II, the company produced material for the war effort. It included large-caliber guns, Read More …
1957 Chevrolet Nomad – Beyond Rescue
This 1957 Chevrolet Nomad shows the classic two door styling. Unfortunately years being exposed in the open have destroyed the sheet metal. More a basketcase than a car, it is only waiting for the crusher. Sad. History The two-door Nomad differed from other station wagons in the 1950’s having unique styling that is a bit 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 …
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 …
1941 Oldsmobile Buried in a Forest
This 1941 Oldsmobile sedan has been left out in the open long time ago. Weeds and moss have taken over.
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