1938 Oldsmobile L-38 NA

VIN: LA802577

$137,500

Sold

Seller details

  • Auction

    Worldwide Auctioneers

  • Location

    Seaside, TX; US

  • Event date

    May 5 - May 7, 2007

  • Lot

    73

Vehicle specs

  • Chassis/VIN

    LA802577

  • Body style

    Convertible Coupe

  • Odometer

    36545 m

  • Interior Color

    Red leather, Beige cloth top

  • Exterior Color

    Dark Blue

Vehicle details

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Equipment

Automatic, radio, heater, clock, dual enclosed sidemounts, fog lights, hubcaps, beauty rings, rumble seat. Sound older restoration that shows its age and use. Not up to todays standard of restorations but a handsome and very usable Olds.

Market commentary

The real important attribute of this 38 Olds is its Safety Automatic transmission, the first appearance of what would become in 1939 the Hydra Matic automatic. In 38 it still had a clutch for stopping and starting. This is a true automotive milestone, as well as a handsome, luxurious, powerful convertible. It is worth every dollar paid for it here today,

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