These are standard specifications for the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
Manual Sliding Gear
Chassis # L179361
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Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1932 - 1939 |
| Coach Work : | Maltby Motor Works |
| Price : | $925-$1,075 |
| Weight : | 3396 lbs | 1540.4 kg |
| Combined MPG : | 40.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 8 | L-Head | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L. |
| Power : | 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.3 in | 83 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Compression : | 6.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Duplex Downdraft with Automatic Choke | |
Manual Sliding Gear
Production Figures
| Total Oldsmobile Production for 1937 : | 200,886 |
| Total 1937 Series L Eight production : | 42,321 |
| 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight | |
| Business Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 2,150 |
| Club Coupe 2 dr. 3 P : | 2,302 |
| Convertible 2 dr. 3 P : | 728 |
| Redfern Saloon 4 dr. 6 P (by Maltby Motor Works) : | 3 |
| Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 5,818 |
| Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 457 |
| Touring Sedan 2 dr. 5 P : | 398 |
| Touring Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 30,465 |
Dimension(s)
Business Coupe
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Convertible
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| Price : | $1,075 |
| Weight : | 3455 lbs | 1567.162 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Club Coupe
| Price : | $990 |
| Weight : | 3406 lbs | 1544.936 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 3 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $986 |
| Weight : | 3481 lbs | 1578.955 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,005 |
| Weight : | 3475 lbs | 1576.233 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Sedan
| Price : | $1,032 |
| Weight : | 3505 lbs | 1589.841 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Touring Sedan
| Price : | $1,055 |
| Weight : | 3526 lbs | 1599.367 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 5 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Redfern Saloon by Maltby Motor Works
| Coachwork : | Maltby Motor Works |
| Weight : | 3396 lbs | 1540.4 kg |
| Seating Capacity : | 6 |
| Doors : | 4 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 199.6 in | 5069 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 124.0 in | 3150 mm. |
| Front Track : | 58.0 in | 1473 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 59.0 in | 1499 mm. |
Handling
| Tires / Wheels | |
|---|---|
| Tires : | 16x7 |
| Wheels : | Steel Wheels |
1937 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $760 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $1,780 |
| Avg. Home : | $4,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.10 |
1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight has a wheelbase size of 124.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight has a length of 199.56 inches.Q: How much did the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight cost when new?A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight cost approximately $925 to $1,075 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight was offered as a Business Coupe, Club Coupe, Convertible, Redfern Saloon, Sedan, Touring Sedan.Q: What tires did the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight have? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight had 16x7 tires.Q: What type of wheels did the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight have? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight had Steel Wheels wheels.Q: How many vehicles did Oldsmobile produce in 1937? A: Oldsmobile produced 200,886 automobiles in 1937.Q: How many 1937 Series L Eights were produced? A: Oldsmobile produced 42,321 examples of the Series L Eight in 1937.Q: What engine did the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight have? A: The engine powering the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight was a Inline 8L-Head (4211 cc | 257.0 cu in. | 4.2 L.) with 110 BHP (80.96 KW) @ 3600 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight have? A: The 1937 Oldsmobile Series L Eight had a Manual Sliding Gear gearbox.