1930 Oldsmobile Model F-30

The 1930 Oldsmobile was available in a single model called the Model F-30 but could be purchased in three different trim levels consisting of the Base, Special, and Deluxe. The Special package added bumpers, a folding trunk rack and sidemounted spare tires while the Deluxe Package had bumpers, sidemounted wire wheels, folding trunk rack and chrome-plated headlight shells. Body styles included a roadster, coupe, Sport Coupe, 2- and 4-door sedan, and 4-door touring. Pricing began at just under $900 for the coupe and 2-door sedan. The most popular body style was the 4-door sedan which accounted for 19,087 sales. During the year, Oldsmobile sales totaled nearly 50,000 vehicles.

Powering the Model F-30 was an inline six-cylinder engine displacing 197 cubic-inches and offering 62 horsepower. The engine was mated to a three-speed selective sliding gearbox with floor mounted controls. In the front were Bendix three-shoe brakes with the back having external contracting brakes.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jul 2018