theconvertibleguy Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 (edited) Had ot look up this model, as I've never heard of it at all. Guess Old's went by a letter and then year afterwards? Wish they had included some photos of at least the engine and interior, because you can't tell if it's something you can drive home, or have to sink another 30k into. Couldn't confirm the production total, and it looks like it's primer only? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1494388114841759 Quote All original 1938 Oldsmobile L38 straight eight rumble seat convertible. This car runs and drives and is registered in Ontario. New tires, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake shoes and lines; there is also new ignition parts and a new correct size battery. This car is very rare 1 of just over 400 built. Can be restored further as you drive it. Edited July 2 by theconvertibleguy (see edit history) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 The Standard Catalog of American Cars, 1805-1942, edited by B. R. Kimes and H. A. Clark states 475 1938 Oldsmobile Eight Series L-38 convertible coupes, Body Style No. 383867 built. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pont35cpe Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Are those 6 cylinder tail lights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Trucker Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Doesn't look like primer to me. Might be just a dull weathered finish that could be carefully brought back. Unusual and rare car. Maybe a little optimistically priced, but in the ballpark for negotiations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchan Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Sharp car. Glamour shots in front of a Beverly Hills mansion is too much to ask for, but the seller could've at least backed it off the trailer. I don't think these go for the money Buick Centurys do, but for $35K Canadian, it'd be worth a hard look. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 (edited) Remarkably mediocre color, plus a grille style that belongs on a tractor. What was Olds thinking in '38? Edited June 17 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 2 minutes ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: Remarkably mediocre color, plus a grille style that belongs on a tractor. What was Olds thinking in '38? I would assume just trying to keep the lights on for another year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Maybe the grille wasn’t the best but search out 1937-38 Oldsmobile dashboards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 4 minutes ago, m-mman said: Maybe the grille wasn’t the best but search out 1937-38 Oldsmobile dashboards. Jim, you are very right about that. They were very bold and innovative, weren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 Wow those look so weird, and yet so wild as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 People get excited about 1962 Chrysler instruments, because they haven’t seen an Oldsmobile. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
58L-Y8 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 7 hours ago, Hudsy Wudsy said: Remarkably mediocre color, plus a grille style that belongs on a tractor. What was Olds thinking in '38? The eight cylinder wasn't too attractive, maybe the six was more palatable, though it looks rather agricultural as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I'm afraid that I, for one, don't see any improvement, but that is a nice silver gray color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I have always thought the 1938 Oldsmobile was the least attractive of the GM line up. " Jus Sayin" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryankazmer Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 I’d say that the 37-41 Oldsmobiles had the generally good GM family styling, but marred by overly busy fronts, often with to many textures and directions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 On 6/18/2024 at 10:50 AM, bryankazmer said: I’d say that the 37-41 Oldsmobiles had the generally good GM family styling, but marred by overly busy fronts, often with to many textures and directions An excellent assessment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norman Biggs Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 On 6/17/2024 at 1:51 PM, Hudsy Wudsy said: Remarkably mediocre color, plus a grille style that belongs on a tractor. What was Olds thinking in '38? It looks like they payed attention to the 37 Pontiac flimsy grill and made it simple and heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theconvertibleguy Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 Guess they found a buyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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