Rare 1938 Oldsmobile 8 cylinder L38 Rumble Seat Convertible
1938 Oldsmobile L-38
Technical specifications of Oldsmobile L-38 1938 | |
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| Price: | US $59,999.00 |
| Condition: | Used |
| Item location: | Northern Adirondacks, New York, United States |
| Make: | Oldsmobile |
| Model: | L-38 |
| Type: | Convertible |
| Year: | 1938 |
| Mileage: | 44000 |
| Color: | Tan |
| Engine size: | 8 cyl |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Transmission: | Manual |
| Drive type: | RWD |
| Interior color: | Burgundy |
| Options: | Convertible |
| Vehicle Title: | Clear |
| You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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1938 Oldsmobile L38 Rumble Seat Convertible.
- This 1938 Oldsmobile L38 is one of very few remaining convertibles featuring a rumble seat from this model year.
- This car has the sharp looking period desirable dual side-mounts openings.
- The car had been with the last owner for 30 years and has reportedly been driven just 500 miles since it was restored a few years after his time of his acquisition.
- Super Low production according to researched Oldsmobile information. Research shows it to be one of 475 total examples produced.
- How many are left in existence?
- Therare 8 cylinder hood ornament comes with the car and was just re chromed.
- The 257ci L-head straight-eight is backed by a three speed manual transmission.
- In 2016, $4,000. in work included cleaning the fuel tank, lines, and carburetor.
- One of very few remaining convertibles from this model yea, no side-mount wheel covers are available.
- The top, chrome, and wide whitewall tires were all renewed during the restoration, and the car has reportedly been kept in a heated garage since. Inside, the upholstery, carpets, and door panels all appear to be in good condition for their age.
- The older repaint is said to show some crazing, and the lower grille surround is painted black instead of the Nassau body color.
- The dashboard controls are reported to work, and the 43k indicated miles is assumed to be accurate.
- The 257ci L-head straight-eight produced 110 hp in stock form and is linked to a three speed manual transmission.
- Work conducted in 2016 included cleaning the gas tank, refurbishing the fuel lines, servicing the carburetor, and more.
- The bare metal data plate is correct for pre-war GM cars and verifies both the body style, and original Nassau Cream color. ABclassics.com
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