!955 oldsmoblie Automobilia

[Guest deadraccon]

The other day I was going through some old papers that I had stored from an estate I cleaned up. One item was a sealed stamp envelope from 1954, addressed to deceased but with no return address. I opened it and found what I believe is a promotional advertisement for the 1955 Oldsmobile. I don't know if Oldsmobile or the dealer put this out, but it was in invitation to a preview of the 1955 Oldsmobiles at C.H.Haines & Son in Mt. Holly, NJ. It also had 5 pictures of the 1955 Olds models in it. The envelope size is 4"X4", Pictures are 2"X3-1/2" with model info on back. The invitation is prefolded with slot for closing. Any information as to what this is and if it was a dealer or Oldsmobile promotion and was it a common sales pitch at the time.

[Oldsfan]

Sounds like a new-car announcement invitation. Oldsmobile offered them to all of their dealers who were willing to purchase them to send to their customers. They show up regularly on eBay.

Paul

[Guest deadraccon]

Thanks Paul, I will look on ebay again, but this time I will try New car announcement invitation. Thanks for the information. Ron

[Oldsfan]

Oldsmobile 1955 88 & 98 Postcard Portfolio Lot - eBay (item 380203022964 end time Apr-02-10 15:11:45 PDT)

Vintage Oldsmobile 1955 Flying Colors Ad 4-4-2 Olds - eBay (item 230414836225 end time Apr-19-10 16:02:50 PDT)

1955 Oldsmobile booklet with 11 picture cards - eBay (item 120545984357 end time Mar-27-10 09:52:23 PDT)

1955 Oldsmobile Dealer Promo Car Pix Colors Folder Set - eBay (item 370122595654 end time Mar-23-10 17:56:45 PDT)

[Guest deadraccon]

Wow! Paul you are good! The eBay item 370122595654 is exactly what I have. I thought there were 5 pictures but after double checking them there are 6. I spent a few sleepless nights thinking that they may be valuable because they were in an envelope dated 1954. I can get some sleep now that I know what I have and its value. Thanks again Ron