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Topic starter
06/05/2017 11:18 am
PICs - Occasional Dose of Diecast - Saturday
The Style of Oldsmobile
Recently and unintentionally I found myself adding a few new Oldsmobile models to my collection. As I was updating my database, it occurred to me that it would be great to feature the different designs together, so, here they are...
1938 Oldsmobile L-38 Touring Sedan by Durham Classics
1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Coupe by Brooklin Models
1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop, Brooklin Models
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
06/05/2017 11:56 am
Pics The '38 and '49 are also nice as Police cars...
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back row left (Brooklin)
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right (Durham Classics)
And my favorite 1930s Oldsmobile
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1937 sedan (third from left by Brooklin)
And now I have to find a 1957 Super 88...
😉
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
06/05/2017 1:21 pm
John and Ralf, terrific pics. The marketplace seems to recognize quality
Whenever I see the Durham Oldsmobile Six on auction, it usually gets a very good price. Even though its lacking chrome details, the paint quality is very high and that commanding front prow is a real attraction. And , it goes well with the Brooklin '37 Olds Eight!
Topic starter
06/05/2017 1:35 pm
Excellent models, I would love to have a few of those.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Topic starter
06/05/2017 1:38 pm
Thanks Randall. I was very surprised to find the Maroon '38 Olds.
I had been watching a beige one on eBay for months now. The color didn't thrill me (or the price) When I saw the Maroon onw I had to have it. A little more pricey, but it spoke to me, and here it is.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
07/05/2017 3:42 am
Pics Thanks, John. Here are some better shots of the '38 Police car together with...
a Taxi cab and a some pics of a dark blue sedan
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Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
Topic starter
07/05/2017 6:14 am
Also very interesting. I like the model without skirts.
This must have been a very limited model, or everyone likes what they have, because they are seldom seen. Of course, I could be looking in the wrong places.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
07/05/2017 6:32 am
Thanks Randall! It's clearly noticeable that there is no supply...
by DC. Currently a UK seller offers a Taxi cab and a Police car for 349.00 Euros each :O
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
07/05/2017 6:45 am
Like the Taxi and Police models it bears a plate on the underside reading " 1 of 250".
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
07/05/2017 8:48 am
If this is the seller I think it is, have a look at the other models on offer!
07/05/2017 9:38 am
PICs Well, John, I frequently check his offers...
and many are as expensive as beautiful and rare.
I recently purchased a Duesenberg and a Packard from him, these were almost bargains compared to the DC Olds models he offers.
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(on both detail parts not yet installed)
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
07/05/2017 10:50 am
1,690 Durham Oldsmobiles were issued, 260 with fender skirts ("spats")
I'm not brilliant, just a good reader. Durham's website is very informative:
http://www.durhamclassics.ca/view_models.asp?modelNum=4