1938-oldsmobile-sedan
Lot 190
1938 Oldsmobile Sedan
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: F-869137 F-626303 Mileage: 3 miles showing

with an L-head inline 230-cubic-inch six cylinder engine with 95 horsepower and a three speed manual transmission.

Car was refreshed with a restoration many years ago and still shows very well. The exterior paint in dark maroon shows well, and the interior in dark brown velvet interior is in remarkable condition. Features suicide doors and the back seat of the car is enormous with foot rests on the rear of the front seat. After many years in dry storage it was treated to a cleaning of the fuel tank and lines, the carburetor was rebuilt and a new six volt battery installed. The interior only needed a light cleaning, and the faux woodgrain looks remarkably real.

The 1937 Oldsmobile was a major redesign so the 1938 bears few changes. The dashboard was very futuristic for the time, featuring the gauges in front of the driver along with "Buck Rogers" style steering wheel and controls.

For this lot, payment accepted only by wire transfer. 15% Buyer's Premium for in-house, telephone & absentee bidding. 20% buyer's premium for live internet bidding through a second party host.

For winning bidders in NC, license plate and titling of vehicle will be obtained by Leland Little Auctions, provided all applicable fees and taxes are paid.


Private Collection Holly Springs, North Carolina

This car retains many of its original parts and appears to be period correct; believed to be a Southwestern car; many parts included in the trunk.


Paint exhibits some bubbling and cracking but shows well from five feet; interior in excellent condition; runs and drives great; no apparent concerns.



$5,000 - 10,000