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Oldsmobile 1941 1942 1946 1947 1948 sales literature

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Year: 1941  (Item #H3368)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic and Custom), "Oldsmobile Color and Upholstery Selection":
9x11x1. Green cover with green and gold lettering. Contains nine solid and five two-tone 8x10 paint chips with felt backing and five 8x10 cards which have twenty four samples of leather fabric and simulated leather upholstery samples. There is minor deterioration of three fabric samples and metal binder loops are sprung, but book is in overall excellent condition. (B) Price: $300.
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Year: 1942  (Item #B20312)
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OLDSMOBILE :
Press photo, 8x10. Photograph shows three-quarter frontal view of Oldsmobile 98 4-Door Sedan parked in outdoor setting. Comes with letter on Oldsmobile Division letterhead, dated Apr. 23, 1970, to journalist who was looking for information on "blacked-out" models, and original mailing envelope. Price:- $20.
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Year: 1942  (Item #H4190)
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OLDSMOBILE, "DuPont Colors - Oldsmobile":
6 page color folder, 11x9. Folder contains paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Back cover has paint names and code numbers for 1938-41 models. Bulletin No. 12. Dealer databook insert. Dated Issued Oct. 1, 1941 / Revised Jun. 1946. Comes with supplement sheet dated 12-15-41 Issued Jan. 15, 1942 / Reissued Jun. 1946. (A) Price: $100.
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Year: 1946  (Item #B6858)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "New Oldsmobile":
28 page color catalog, 10x12. White cover, with red lettering, has seven-eights page photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of two-tone gray Oldsmobile Club Sedan "on stage". Twenty-nine photographs, photo renderings and drawings, including fourteen full page renderings of models, show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, frame and features of Oldsmobile Series 66 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; 76 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; 78 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; and 98 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Convertible Coupe. Includes discussion, 16-point labeled drawing of chassis and ten additional photographs of accessories. Copyright 1946. Price:- $90.
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Year: 1946  (Item #B38373)
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OLDSMOBILE (Series 78 and 76), "Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic Drive":
20 page color catalog, 5x8. Blue cover with red and white emblem and yellow title bars with black lettering. Thirty-five art renderings and drawings illustrate the Hydra-Matic Drive principal - "What it is", "What it Does", "How to Use It", "How it Works" and "Why You'll Want it". Includes discussion. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1946  (Item #B38374)
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OLDSMOBILE (Series 78 and 76), "Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic Drive":
20 page color catalog, 5x8. Blue cover with red and white emblem and yellow title bars with black lettering. Thirty-five art renderings and drawings illustrate the Hydra-Matic Drive principal - "What it is", "What it Does", "How to Use It", "How it Works" and "Why You'll Want it". Includes discussion. Canadian. Dated 11/45. I.D. #D6096. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1946  (Item #B10126)
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OLDSMOBILE (78 and 76), "Introducing the New Oldsmobile with the New Hydra-Matic Drive":
8 page (single-side printed) color folder, 10x12. Yellow cover, with red and black lettering, has frontal view photo rendering of green Oldsmobile. Folder opens to 10x24 layout with two full page photo rendering, with descriptive paragraphs, showing the Oldsmobile 76 Club Sedan and the 78 Club Sedan. Back cover has photo rendering of dashboard, with discussion. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1946  (Item #B30694)
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OLDSMOBILE (78 and 76), "Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic Drive":
20 page color catalog, 5x8. Blue cover with red and white emblem and yellow title bars with black lettering. Thirty-five art renderings and drawings illustrate the Hydra-Matic Drive principal - "What it is", "What it Does", "How to Use It", "How it Works" and "Why You'll Want it". Includes discussion. Hardly noticeable fold. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1946  (Item #H1289)
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OLDSMOBILE (Series 90, 70 and 60), "Sales Digest of Information About the New Oldsmobile":
148 pages, 8x5. Spiralbound notebook is divided into sections on models, styling, body, chassis, engine, transmission, accessories and technical specifications. Well illustrated with photographs, photo renderings and drawings. (B) Price: $150.
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Year: 1946  (Item #H4191)
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OLDSMOBILE, "DuPont Colors - Oldsmobile":
4 page color folder, 11x9. Folder contains paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Back cover has paint names and code numbers for 1939-42 models. Bulletin No. 13. Dealer databook insert. Dated Feb. 1, 1946. (A) Comes with supplement sheet dated Oct. 18, 1946 which includes one additional paint chip. Supplement sheet is in (C) condition. Price: $80.
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Year: 1946  (Item #H1483)
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OLDSMOBILE (Dynamic Cruiser 70), "Preview of the New Oldsmobile with Hydra-Matic Drive":
8 page (single-side printed) color folder, 10x14. Greeting card style folder is printed on heavy tissue paper. Cover has red and black lettering and red, black, white and gold emblem. Opens to 10x28 layout with two beautiful tipped-in photographs showing the Dynamic Cruiser Seventy Club Sedan "on stage". Back cover has a message to dealers. (A) Price: $100.
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Year: 1946/47  (Item #B38375)
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OLDSMOBILE, "Oldsmobile Offers Classic Comfort Custom Lounge Cushions":
6 page non-color folder, 9x4. Brown and yellow cover, with yellow and white lettering, has photograph showing bench seat from Oldsmobile automobile and drawing showing woman relaxing in lounge chair. Folder opens to 9x11 layout with photograph showing foam rubber padding and two photo renderings showing interior back seat and couple on rocket ship, with discussion. Reverse side has one additional photo rendering showing cutaway view of seat. Price:- $25.
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Year: 1947  (Item #B7088)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "Oldsmobile - Offering Hydra-Matic Drive: It's Smart to Own an Olds!":
8 page color folder, 9x11. Yellow cover, with brown lettering, is photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of green Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4-Door Sedan. Folder opens to 17x22 layout with twenty-one photo renderings and drawings of exterior, interior, engine, chassis and frame for Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe, Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; Dynamic Cruiser Series 76 and 78 Club Sedans and 4-Door Sedans; and Custom Cruiser Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan and Convertible Coupe, with discussion. Reverse side has four renderings of the cars, with descriptive captions and specifications. Copyright 1947. Price:- $50.
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Year: 1947  (Item #B7978)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "Accessories for the New Oldsmobile":
16 page non-color catalog, 7x5. White cover with red, black and white lettering and emblem. Thirty photographs, photo renderings and drawings show accessories that you could purchase to the comfort, safety and enjoyment of your new car. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1947  (Item #B33018)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "Oldsmobile - Offering Hydra-Matic Drive: It's Smart to Own an Olds!":
8 page color folder, 9x11. Yellow cover, with brown lettering, is photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of green Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4-Door Sedan. Folder opens to 17x22 layout with twenty-one photo renderings and drawings of exterior, interior, engine, chassis and frame for Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe, Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; Dynamic Cruiser Series 76 and 78 Club Sedans and 4-Door Sedans; and Custom Cruiser Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan and Convertible Coupe, with discussion. Reverse side has four renderings of the cars, with descriptive captions and specifications. Three corners have thumbtack holes; therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1947. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1947  (Item #B30494)
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OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "Oldsmobile - Offering Hydra-Matic Drive: It's Smart to Own an Olds!":
8 page color folder, 9x11. Yellow cover, with brown lettering, is photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of green Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 4-Door Sedan. Folder opens to 17x22 layout with twenty-one photo renderings and drawings of exterior, interior, engine, chassis and frame for Oldsmobile Special Club Coupe, Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; Dynamic Cruiser Series 76 and 78 Club Sedans and 4-Door Sedans; and Custom Cruiser Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan and Convertible Coupe, with discussion. Reverse side has four renderings of the cars, with descriptive captions and specifications. Shows light handling; therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1947. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1947  (Item #H4192)
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OLDSMOBILE, "DuPont Colors - Oldsmobile":
6 page color folder, 11x9. Folder contains paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Back cover has paint names and code numbers for 1941-42 and 1946 models. Bulletin No. 14. Dealer databook insert. Dated March 28, 1947. (B) Price: $85.
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Year: 1947/48  (Item #H3844)
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OLDSMOBILE, "Ditzler Automotive Finishes - Oldsmobile":
2 page (single-side printed) color sheet, 11x9. Paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Dealer databook insert. Form No. 4829. (B) Price: $25.
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Year: 1948  (Item #B9004)
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OLDSMOBILE (Series 98, 70 and 60), "Oldsmobile Hydra-Matic Drive":
20 page color catalog, 5x8. Green cover with red and white emblem and yellow title bars with black lettering. Thirty-five art renderings and drawings illustrate the Hydra-Matic Drive principal - "What it is", "What it Does", "How to Use It", "How it Works" and "Why You'll Want it". Includes discussion. Copyright 1947. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1948  (Item #B5434)
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OLDSMOBILE, "Oldsmobile: Away Out Ahead Automatically With Hydra-Matic Drive":
24 page color catalog, 8x6. Yellow cover, with black lettering, has photo rendering of "Hydra-Matic Drive" plate and car "at speed". Forty drawings illustrate "What Hydra-Matic Drive Does", "How To Use It", "How It Works" and "Why You'll Want It". Includes detailed discussion and list of "24 Important Advantages of Oldsmobile's Hydra-Matic Drive". Copyright 1947. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1948  (Item #B11209)
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OLDSMOBILE (Series 98, 70 and 60), "Oldsmobiles: Leading the Way . . . Into a New Golden Era":
8 page non-color catalog, 11x9. Cover is three-quarter frontal view photo rendering of Oldsmobile 4-Door Sedan, with miniature of Oldsmobile "racing" around a world globe overhead. Twenty-two photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and features of Oldsmobile 98 Club Sedan and Convertible Coupe; 60 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon with wood panels; and 70 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan. Includes discussion. Copyright 1947. Price:- $45.
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Year: 1948  (Item #H4194)
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OLDSMOBILE, "DuPont Colors - Oldsmobile":
6 page color folder, 11x9. Folder contains paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Back cover has paint names and code numbers for 1942-47 models. Bulletin No. 15. Dealer datatabook insert. Dated Feb. 16, 1948. (A) Price: $85.
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Year: 1948  (Item #H4195)
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OLDSMOBILE, "DuPont Colors - Oldsmobile":
6 page color folder, 11x9. Folder contains paint chips, with paint names and code numbers for Oldsmobile automobiles. Back cover has paint names and code numbers for 1942-47 models. Bulletin No. 15. Dealer datatabook insert. Dated Feb. 16, 1948. (C) Price: $75.
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Year: 1942  (Item #B38372)
OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic and Custom 8), "Oldsmobile B-44":
32 page color catalog, 8x11. Yellow cover, with red and black lettering, is photo rendering showing three-quarter frontal view of red Oldsmobile 98 B-44 4-door sedan. Thirteen full page photo renderings, with inset view of interior, show Oldsmobile Special 2- and 4- Door Sedans, Town Sedan, Business and Club Coupes, Club Sedan, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; Dynamic Cruiser 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; and Custom 8 Cruiser 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Convertible Coupe. Seventy additional renderings, drawings and photographs show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and features. Includes detailed discussion, specifications and information on service and installment plan. A very rare and beautiful catalog.


Year: 1946  (Item #B35478)
OLDSMOBILE (Special, Dynamic Cruiser and Custom Cruiser), "New Oldsmobile":
28 page color catalog, 10x12. White cover, with red lettering, has seven-eights page photograph showing three-quarter frontal view of two-tone gray Oldsmobile Club Sedan "on stage". Twenty-nine photographs, photo renderings and drawings, including fourteen full page renderings of models, show exterior, interior, engine, chassis, frame and features of Oldsmobile Series 66 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan, Club Coupe, Convertible Coupe and Station Wagon; 76 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; 78 4-Door Sedan and Club Sedan; and 98 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Convertible Coupe. Includes discussion, 16-point labeled drawing of chassis and ten additional photographs of accessories. Shows very light handling; therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1946.


Year: 1948  (Item #B35636)
OLDSMOBILE (Series 98), "Futuramic Oldsmobile: Into a New Golden Era":
16 page color catalog, 10x14. Top two-thirds of cover is gold, with white lettering, and has art rendering showing an Oldsmobile racing round the world; bottom one-third is white with gold lettering. Twenty-two photo renderings, including three full page views of Oldsmobile 98 4-Door Sedan, Club Sedan and Convertible Coupe, show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and features. Includes discussion and specifications. Shows very light handling and cover has silver and black dealer label; therefore, price has been reduced. Copyright 1947.


Year: 1948  (Item #B3953)
OLDSMOBILE, "Oldsmobile: Colorful . Dynamic Series - Sixty & Seventy":
20 page color catalog, 9x12. Red cover with white, red, yellow and black lettering has art rendering of side view of one red and one blue car racing past a rainbow. Twenty-seven photo renderings and drawings show exterior, interior, engine, chassis and mechanical features of Oldsmobile Series 60 Club Sedan, 4-Door Sedan, Convertible Coupe, Club Coupe and Station Wagon with wood panels and Series 70 Club Sedan and 4-Door Sedan. Each model is shown in a beautiful full page color rendering, with descriptive caption. Includes discussion, specifications, upholstery selections and labeled chassis drawing.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
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