Description: 1937 OLDSMOBILE 6 & 8 CYLINDER TOURING SEDAN LUXURY LANSING AUTO CAR AD 34779 Item Condition: **NOTE** : PAGES MAY SHOW AGE WEAR AND IMPERFECTIONS TO MARGINS, WITH CLOSED NICKS AND CUTS, WHICH DO NOT AFFECT AD IMAGE OR TEXT WHEN MATTED AND FRAMED. DATE OF THIS ** ORIGINAL ** ADVERTISEMENT / ADVERT / AD: DATE PRINTED ON ITEM: 1937 GREAT DECOR / ART FOR: HOME OFFICE BUSINESS SHOP STORE CASINO LOFT STUDIO GARAGE SHE SHED SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS/DESCRIPTIVE WORDS: THE CAR FOR THE PROGRESSIVE FARMER OLDS MOTOR WORKS - OLDSMOBILE Oldsmobile (formally the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors) was a brand of American automobiles, produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Originally established as "Olds Motor Vehicle Company" by Ransom E. Olds in 1897, it produced over 35 million vehicles, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan, factory alone. Oldsmobiles were first manufactured by the Olds Motor Vehicle Company in Lansing, Michigan, a company founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In 1901 (the same year that Horace and John Dodge won a contract to produce transmissions for the Oldsmobile company), the company produced 635 cars, making it the first high-volume gasoline-powered automobile manufacturer (electric car manufacturers such as Columbia Electric and steam-powered car manufacturers such as Locomobile had higher volumes a few years earlier). Oldsmobile became the top-selling car company in the United States from 1903 to 1904. Ransom Olds left the company in 1904 because of a dispute with sales manager Frederic L. Smith, who was questioning production techniques and wanted Mr. Olds to certify that each car that left the plant was free from defects. Mr. Smith then set up an experimental engineering shop without Mr. Olds' knowledge or consent, causing Mr. Olds to leave in 1904 and form the REO Motor Car Company. This was similar to the situation Henry Ford experienced when he was forced out of the company he founded (the Henry Ford Company) before starting the Ford Motor Company in 1903. The 1902 to 1907 Oldsmobile Model R "Curved Dash" was the first mass-produced car, made on a progressive moving automotive assembly line, an invention which is often incorrectly credited to Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. Ford was the first to manufacture cars on a continuously moving and synchronized assembly line starting in 1913, five years into Model T production. Olds' moving assembly line was manually progressed, meaning that the vehicle being assembled was manually pushed to the next workstation after the assigned assembly was performed at the previous station. This differed from hand-made vehicles in the past where various workers would work on one car until it was completed and was labor- and time-intensive. After Ransom Olds merged Olds Motor Vehicle Co. with the Olds Gas Engine Works in 1899, the newly formed entity was known as Olds Motor Works." The company moved to a new plant in Detroit. By March 1901, Olds Motor Works had a whole line of models ready for mass production. However, that month the factory caught fire and burned to the ground, destroying nearly all of the prototypes that were inside. The only car that survived the fire was a Curved Dash prototype, which was wheeled out of the factory by two workers while escaping the burning building. While the factory was being rebuilt from insurance, many subcontractors were used to keep production going, including Henry M. Leland for engine production and the Dodge Brothers. Olds was a strong competitor to other independent companies Buick and Cadillac before they became divisions of General Motors between 1908 and 1909. Later after Mr. Olds left the company, Oldsmobile production was moved to Lansing. Officially, the cars were called "Olds automobiles," but were colloquially referred to as "Oldsmobiles." It was this moniker, as applied especially to the Curved Dash Olds, that was popularized in the lyrics and title of the 1905 hit song "In My Merry Oldsmobile". The last Oldsmobile Curved Dash was made in 1907. General Motors purchased the company on November 12, 1908. During the 107 years of Oldsmobile's existence, it was known for being a guinea pig for new technologies and firsts. 1898 – Olds Motor Vehicle Company exports a steam powered automobile to Mumbai, India, making it the first exported American car. 1901 – The first speedometer to be offered on a production car was on an Oldsmobile Curved Dash. 1901 – Oldsmobile became the first car company to procure parts from third-party suppliers. 1901 – Olds produces 635 cars, becoming the first high-volume producer of gasoline automobiles. 1901 – Oldsmobile was the first auto manufacturer to publicly promote their vehicles. 1902 – The Oldsmobile Curved Dash becomes the first mass-produced vehicle in America. 1903 – Olds builds the first purpose built Mail Truck. 1908 – Oldsmobile becomes a division of GM, and rebadges the Buick Model B as the Oldsmobile Model 20, creating arguably the first badge-engineered automobile. 1915 – First standard windshield. 1926 – Oldsmobile was the first car company to use chrome plating on its trim. 1929 – Oldsmobile creates the first Monobloc V8 engine in its Viking Sister-brand. 1932 – Oldsmobile introduces the first automatic choke. 1935 – Oldsmobile offers the first all steel roof on an automobile. 1940 – Oldsmobile introduces the Hydra-Matic, the first production fully automatic transmission. 1948 – Oldsmobile, along with Buick and Cadillac begin offering one piece compound curved windshields. Prior to this, windshields were split in the middle. 1949 – Oldsmobile introduces the first high-compression, OHV V8 engine the Rocket. 1952 – Oldsmobile, introduces the "Autronic Eye" – the first automatic headlight dimming system. 1953 – Oldsmobile becomes one of the earliest automakers to switch their complete line up to the newly standardized 12v charging system. Buick Roadmasters and Cadillacs were other early adopters. 1962 – Oldsmobile creates first production turbocharged car, the Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire. 1962 – Oldsmobile creates first production car with water injection, the Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire. 1966 – The Toronado is the first mass-produced front-wheel-drive American car. 1969 – First use of chromed ABS plastic exterior trim, on the 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado. ILLUSTRATOR/ARTIST: INSERT REAL PHOTOADVERT SIZE: SEE PHOTO FOR DIMENSIONS (ALL DIMENSIONS IN INCHES) **For multiple purchases please wait for our combined invoice. Shipping discount are ONLY available with this method. Thank You. At BRANCHWATER BOOKS we look for rare & unusual ADVERTISING, COVERS + PRINTS of commercial graphics from throughout the world. ALL items we sell are ORIGINAL and 100% guaranteed --- (we code all our items to insure authenticity) ---- we stand behind this. As graphic collectors ourselves, we take great pride in doing the best job we can to preserve and extend the wonderful historic graphics of the past. PLEASE LOOK AT OUR PHOTO CLOSELY AS IT IS (ALBEIT LOWER RESOLUTION) THE PRODUCT BEING SOLD.....NOT STOCK IMAGES We ship via United States Postal Service. We have a 3 day handling time not including weekends or holidays. A Note to our international buyers (Including Canada). Please read before placing a bid or buying an item: **Import taxes, duties and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying on items. These charges are normally collected by the shipping company or when you pick the item up, this is not an additional shipping charge. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as GIFTS, US and International government laws prohibit this so please don't ask us to. We are not responsible for shipping times to international buyer's. Your country's customs may hold the package for a month or more. **We pride ourselves on quality products, great service, accurate gradations and fast shipping.** BRANCHWATER BOOKS GRADING SCALE: GOOD-->VERY GOOD-->FINE YOUR AD WILL BE SHIPPED ROLLED IN A PROTECTIVE PLASTIC BAG IN AN 80mm (TWICE USPS RECOMMENDED) THICK, 2 INCHES IN DIAMETER (SO AS NOT TO STRESS THE PAPER) SHIPPING TUBE WITH PRESS TIGHT PLASTIC END CAPS.34779 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 21.95 USD
Location: Branch, Michigan
End Time: 2025-01-12T22:35:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.95 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
