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£17,848
40-Years Owned 1937 Oldsmobile L-37 Business Coupe
United States • 11 Jun 2018
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1937 Oldsmobile L-37 Business Coupe, one of 27 with side-mounted spares, boasts a 40-year ownership history and a full 1970s restoration, including AACA Grand National recognition. While it presents well with its Agate Red repaint and beige leather interior, recommissioning was needed after a long storage period, and it has some cosmetic and mechanical flaws.
Condition
6
The car underwent a full restoration in the 1970s and won multiple AACA awards, including a Grand National award in 1982. However, it sat for 15+ years and required recommissioning in 2017-2018. The paint is 40+ years old with chips, shrinkage, and scratches. The interior has flaws like windshield scratches, delamination, and inoperable components. There is light surface rust underneath the vehicle and tires from the 1970s restoration.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
L171786
Odometer:
71,190 miles
Reg Number:
W-238
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Chassis: L171786.
71,190 Miles Shown.
257ci Straight-Eight.
3-Speed Manual Transmission.
1 of 27 w/ Side-Mounted Spares.
Purchased by Owner 40 Years Ago.
Restored in 1970s.
Multiple AACA Award-Winner in 1980s.
Recent ~90-Hour Recommissioning.
Inspection Report Included.
Shop Manual and Facts Booklet.
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
This 1937 Oldsmobile L-37 Business Coupe is reportedly one of just 27 examples delivered with side-mounted spare wheels.
It was purchased by the current owner as a project in the 1970s and underwent a full restoration to stock specifications, resulting in multiple AACA wins including a Grand National award in 1982.
The car later sat for 15+ years until the current owner brought the vehicle to the seller’s facility in 2017.
Nearly 90 hours were spent recommissioning the car, and all work was completed in early 2018.
Power comes from a 257ci straight-eight paired to a 3-speed manual transmission.
This Oldsmobile is being offered on behal...
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£3,920
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£31,878
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£61,734
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