Vehicle Description
1929 Oldsmobile F-29 2 Door Sedan
Oldsmobiles were first manufactured by the Olds Motor Vehicle Co.
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. Oldsmobile became the top-selling car
company in the United States for a few years around 1903-1904.
Ransom Olds left the company in 1904 because of a dispute with
sales manager Frederick 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 formed the REO Motor
Car Company.
For consignment, an amazing barn find which has been tucked away in
dry storage for at least the last 12 years. While complete, it does
have its share of battle scars acquired over the course of the last
93 years. The interior is original mohair and could use a
refreshing or just a good cleaning but certainly is currently in
usable condition. With a complete drivetrain and mostly solid
underpinning this can be your dare to be different build.
Please Note: NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY*
Exterior
The design of the era if you will, on the chromed grille surround
leading the way, chrome trimmed headlight casings flanking the
radiator and grille. In the center of the slightly rust pitted
surround is the iconic Oldsmobile crest depicting some of the
characteristics of the company. A black cowled hood and gracefully
swooping fenders framing wood spoke wheels and a spare tucked
neatly into each front fender near the running board. Metal side
panels and the hood show in black which has several imperfections
of age throughout. A black canvas top covers the large passenger
compartment which translates to a 5 passenger 2 door sedan. Fenders
are in black and are connected by replacement wood for the running
boards. On the back is the fuel tank and a fold down shelf with its
steamer trunk. The bumpers have long since lost their chrome
plating and now show in painted silver and surface rust. A bit of
rust in some of the seams, but overall, a sound exterior as to the
rust.
Interior
Mohair abounds covering all the surfaces of this interior. Let's
call it coffee colored and it includes 2 easy chair like buckets
for the front and one sprawling bench for the rear. Plenty of
tearing and dry rotting is going on here so it will need a redux,
however the frames are good, and the upholstery can provide the
correct style and pattern for the restoration. The carpeting has
been removed from the floors and now we see the simple wood planks
which show as dirty but solid. The simple metal dash upfront,
utilizing an artistic rectangular shape filled with round
instruments for a period perfect Art Deco look. The original black
bakelite steering wheel, wrapped in black tape, fronts this dash,
and a shift lever reaches to the driver from the floor. Simple but
effective.
Drivetrain
Lifting the cowl and after blowing off some dust and must, we note
a complete, but patina riddled inline 6-cylinder engine. This is of
198ci displacement and is an L head configuration. A 1-barrel
carburetor is feeding it, and there is a 3-speed manual
transmission on the back. 4.41 gears are reserved for this rear
axle.
Undercarriage
Somewhat heavy surface rust is attaching itself to most of the
frame and drivetrain/suspension parts. Floorboards are wood and not
rotten and body hangers are slightly rusted but holding on tightly
to the wood running boards (literally!). Mechanical drum brakes are
on all 4 corners and leaf spring suspension front and rear keeps it
simple,
Drive-Ability
No attempt was made to start this engine but judging by the visual
condition of the drivetrain some servicing will be required to get
this Olds moving under its own power.
Let's call it some good bones for this car, structurally sound, but
body and interior need work, as well as the engine to be gone
through to get 'er going again. No rust on the body, and surface
rust underneath.
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
