This image shows a 1950 Oldsmobile 98 fastback, parked in NYC. 1950 was the last year fastbacks were available by Olds. A 4dr version of a fastback sedan from this year is in this post. Investigating the probable location: I read the street sign “146th” street as a first clue. I checked a few possible Read More …
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1946 Oldsmobile at Travel Stop
A 1946 Oldsmobile at travel stop on this vintage photo. The black and white image has the following text on the back: “This was taken on our return trip from Hot Springs when we stopped at It.C” The 1946 Oldsmobile may have been at a travel stop in Hot Springs AK, but I am not Read More …
1942 Oldsmobile
The 1942 model year was short because of the entrance of the US into the war. Some cars also received less chrome trim. This 1942 Olds survived in a forest in Illinois. The ‘Hydramatic’ badge (automatic transmission) hasn’t faded…
1957 Oldsmobile 4Dr
The 1957 Oldsmobile 4Dr is a full-size car. Olds produced cars of the ’88’ line from 1949 until 1999. The 88 series was kind of image leader for Oldsmobile in these years. They were very well performing cars. That’s because of its light weight and high-compression V8 ‘Rocket’ engine. From 1950 on it was the 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 …
Excursion in a 1947 Oldsmobile
A young family and their shiny new 1947 Oldsmobile
1939 Oldsmobile Body/Engine Overview
1939 Oldsmobile Engine Specifications: 1939 OLDSMOBILE Six, F-39, G-39 Eight, L-39 SPECIFICATIONS Series F-39, G-39, L-39 ( Here is a list of 1939 Oldsmobile cars on classiccarszone.) 1939 Models F-39 Wheelbase 115” SEDANS: Four Door Touring, Two Door Touring. COUPES: Business Coupe, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe. G-39 Wheelbase 120” SEDANS: Four Door Touring, Two Door Read More …
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 …
Grandfather and a 1954 Oldsmobile
This vintage color image is dated 1966. So the car was 12 years old at that time. Color probably ‘Glacier Green [30]. We can obviously see a grandfather with his two granddaughters. A gem!
1957 Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88
This rare and valuable 1957 Oldsmobile is a ‘Golden Rocket’. Easily identified by its red stripe between the two color tones. The photo was made ca.1995, so that wonderful car is mostly likely gone by now. These ’88’ Oldsmobiles were one of the top performing automobiles in the 1957 year.