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1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight Sedan

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    For 1937, Oldsmobile styling changes had an overall height reduction of 3-inches and a new 'Automatic Safety Transmission' as an $80 option for 8-cylinder models only. This was the first Oldsmobile that had a shift mechanism located on the steering column rather than on the floor. It was a semi-automatic with offered a safety feature that allowed the driver to keep both hands on the steering wheel more often.

    With the 4-speed AST, Oldsmobile claimed a 15-percent better gas mileage. Hydra-Matic Drive, the first fully automatic transmission, would be in Oldsmobile models by 1940.

    By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011

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    1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight Auction Sales

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    (Data based on Model Year 1937 sales)
    1937 Oldsmobile Coupe
    Sold for USD$18,700
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      2009 Mecum - Minnesota Auction Results
     
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    1937 Oldsmobile L-37 Convertible Coupe
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      2008 Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
     
    1937 OLDSMOBILE MODEL L37 CONVERTIBLE SEDAN
    Sold for USD$110,000
      2008 Worldwide Auctions - The Auburn Auction 2008
     
    1937 Oldsmobile L37 Maltby Saloon Tourer 4D
    Sold for USD$85,600
      2006 The Florida Collector Car Auction
     

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