Finding cars that are nearly a century old, that are all original, and in working condition, is becoming quite the task. What you have before you is exactly that, a 1930 Oldsmobile. The bid price is currently a low, $1,125 but there is a reserve that has not yet been met. It is located in Bend, Oregon. A VIN is listed, the car has a clean title, and a claimed 7,708 miles on it. At 90 years old, this Oldsmobile has spent over two-thirds of it in storage, starting in 1959. Thank you, Ikey H., for the tip. You can view more on eBay.
It might not be a surprise, because the old saying, they don’t make them like they used to, comes to mind. But, the engine still does crank using the hand crank. Although, currently, they have taken off the carburetor. The photo provided shows the inline six-cylinder engine that is connected to a manual transmission. Beyond that photo, it becomes quite difficult to see much more due to glare and tough angles. There is no much in the description about anything mechanical either.
As far as the interior goes, it is incredibly dirty, but it is there. The rear seat showcases the luxuries of the ’30s, mimicking sofa qualities that get installed in an automobile. Another photo shows that banana boxes have been piled up in the front seat, which might be home to the missing door handle according to the seller. The carburetor has also taken up residence in a box as well. Up above the cabin, the fabric top is said to be loose in the front.
The exterior has some top trim bent and there is some wood rotting up above the driver side windshield. While the car has three flat tires it is said to roll well. A cool classic feature is the suicide rear doors that you can see open in one of the photos. It is said to be rust free and you can see in the photos that it does look to be solid. Hopefully, this car will go to a good home, cleaned up, put on the road, and enjoyed it.
This is an amazing find.Please restore to original condition.Wonder what year the Greyhound Vista Cruiser is???
Sorry…Scenic Cruiser
That be a Buffalo rather than a Scenicruiser.
How much for the scenicruiser? I could live in that.
Depending on its condition, subject to inspection, give it a gentle refurbishment consisting of cleaning and detailing and restoring function to all systems. Then evaluate the aesthetics to see if they should be upgraded. This car actually has an honest “patina” that might be worth leaving alone. I apologize for using the word “patina” in my commentary. Perhaps science will one day create a new category and word to aid our articulation of this controversial phenomena.
How about some Latin: instead of “patina” the term “longus chronosium solarius adjustiam paintus shinium”. And it sounds scientific too. (With reference to Roadrunner/Wiley Coyote and ACME products – regards to Albuquerque)
I like it.
With my education. Those big words got me dizzy. hahaha. I really like old cars and old trucks and would do my best to keep it original. I,m almost 70 and have some of the old car manuals my grandpa had. When he had a garage in Widen W.Va back about 1920. Amazing cars,trucks and motorcycles they had back then.
Used to be a beauty but doubt if it will ever be restored.
It would be nice to see this Olds restored to it’s former glory. It seems to be all original and mostly complete. It might be a costly restoration as everything, inside and out, needs to be restored/refreshed. Probably destined to be rodded but at least it will be saved from the crusher. I’m not sure I buy the original mileage claim, though. Less than 8,000 miles in the 30 years it was on the road? Of course, it could have been parked for a long time between 1930 and 1959, too.
Weasel should buy this one. It’s blue, just like the one he took his driver’s test in.
FordGuy…First off, loved your comment pertaining to Weasel. Hilarious. As to the miles, very possible that they are original considering that not only did they not have the same roadway systems we are used to, there were not nearly as many paved roads and less places to feel the need to go to. A completely different lifestyle than what we’ve had for the last 60ish years. Plus there’s always been that type of person that just doesn’t drive much. Low mileage cars from the 70s and 80s turn up here on a semi regular basis.
You,d be surprised at some old car that do have real low miles on them. I know a guy who bought a 78 Corvett Pacer car -New on the showroom and had it hauled to his house .To KEEP it as a collector and sale later on. Through DIVORCE–HIS WIFE MADE HIM SALE IT. I know another man who bout a Trans Am and had it put in storeage.When his son was born. 18 ears later he thought he would surprise his son. His son surprised him. He didn,t like it and traded it for a new Chevrolet. Now it was sold and sits in storeage. Look around in the old building close to where you live and you,ll be surprised of what you have been driving buy in plain sight,.With low mileage. I have 3 motor cycles with low mileage.One is a 79 Honda Trail 90 with 4,000 mile.in nice shape
You know, these cars were before my time, and we say how all cars look alike today, these all look the same to me, as well. I can’t tell one from another. Del’s right, nobody going to want to restore this, and that’s a shame. How many Model A’s you see running around today?
I agree –to me they look alot alike,but I,d love to try and restore this. I just like working on old vehicles and learn and get them running and hear it run and know I did it and show people they are wrong about not fixing something old and get some more use out of it. Most people now days are in a hurry and don,t want to slow down and enjoy what they have.
Run Fast and run Hard. A piece of left side A pillar is missing and the deterioated roof indicates a serious wood rot problem. Pot Metal parts crumble like dryed up cup cakes. Could make a nice Speedster project.
One or two spare tires no picture of left side ,looks good with two spares
Wow, the red leather in that Olds is great!
Oh, that’s an ad.
Nice find!
Why are so many people afraid of a little wood working it’s not rocket science.
No it isn’t. Anyone who knows how to shape wood can do it. Material is cheap and if you screw up, so what?
I swear, this board is getting much too dainty about getting dirty.
I sent Barn Finds a tip to this car at least a year ago. It was on Craigslist forever.
And it’s still there.
https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/cto/d/bend-1930-oldsmobile-30/7054203573.html
For next 10 years too