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1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

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Performance Metrics

Performance: +25
Handling: +30
Ride Comfort: +60

Fundamental Metrics

Safety: +20
Maintenance and Upkeep: +70
Restoration Difficulty: +50

Emotional Appeal

Looks: +65
Collectability: +55
Historical Significance: +40

MMP Rating

5.3 /10
Engine Specifications
Engine: Straight-6
Displacement: 230 cubic inches
Horsepower: Estimated 95-100 hp
Torque: 150-160 lb-ft
Compression Ratio: Estimated 6.5:1
Ignition System: Distributor and coil
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Performance Specifications
0-60 Time: Information not available
1/4 Mile Time: Information not available
Top Speed: 75-80 mph
Transmission and Drive
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 3-speed manual
Fuel and Efficiency
Fuel System Type: Carburetor
MPG: Estimated 15-20 mpg
Dimensions and Brakes
Brakes: Drum brakes
Wheelbase: 115 inches
Weight: Estimated 3200-3300 lbs

Note: Specifications for classic cars are given to the best of our ability, considering the limited and variant data available.

Stepping Back in Time: The 1937 Oldsmobile F-37

The 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 stands as a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship of its era. Born from the assembly lines of the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors, this vehicle emerged during a time when automotive design was as much about art as it was about function. In an age dominated by the looming shadows of global conflict, the F-37 offered a slice of optimism, with its sleek lines and advanced features capturing the imagination of a generation. A notable moment in its history is the introduction of the Automatic Safety Transmission, a precursor to fully automatic transmissions that would revolutionize driving.

Design and Innovation: A Leap into Modernity

The exterior of the 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 was a harmonious blend of form and function, featuring a bold grille and sweeping fenders that seemed to be in perpetual motion. Inside, drivers were greeted with an array of comforts uncommon for the time, including plush seating upholstered in high-quality fabrics. The dashboard boasted an elegant design with gauges that were both informative and aesthetically pleasing. Technologically, Oldsmobile was at the forefront with features like independent front suspension and an optional semi-automatic transmission. Color options ranged from stately blacks and blues to vibrant reds, with deep maroon being a popular choice among discerning buyers. The F-37 was available in multiple body styles, including coupes, sedans, and convertibles, but it was the Business Coupe that became iconic for its blend of practicality and style.

Historical Significance: Setting the Pace for Progress

The 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 didn't just turn heads—it turned corners in automotive history. Its blend of style, comfort, and technology set it apart from competitors and laid down markers for future designs. The introduction of advanced features like the Automatic Safety Transmission signaled a shift towards more accessible driving experiences that would eventually become standard.

Performance and Handling: A Symphony on Wheels

Underneath its stylish hood lay an inline-six engine capable of delivering smooth power to eager drivers. Although not designed as a sports car, the F-37's performance was respectable for its time, with a top speed that could push past 80 mph—a thrilling feat back then. Acceleration figures are harder to come by, but drivers could expect a leisurely journey from 0 to 60 mph compared to modern standards. On winding roads or over uneven surfaces, the F-37 handled with grace thanks to its innovative suspension system. Drivers often remarked on the hum of its engine—a sound that became synonymous with reliability—and how it contributed to an overall serene driving experience.

Ownership Experience: More Than Just Transportation

The 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 found its place in various roles—from dependable daily transportation to weekend showpiece or even as a contender on early racetracks. Maintenance was straightforward for mechanically inclined owners, ensuring these vehicles could remain on roads for decades.

Fun Facts: The F-37's Place in History

Amidst its peers, the F-37 held its own with unique attributes such as being one of the first cars to offer a semi-automatic transmission option. While not known for breaking speed records, it did set sales records for Oldsmobile at the time. Criticisms were few but typically centered around desires for more power or modern features—concerns that would be addressed in future models.

Collector's Information: A Valuable Piece of Automotive Heritage

Today, estimating how many 1937 Oldsmobile F-37s were produced can be challenging due to incomplete records; however, they are relatively rare finds in classic car markets. Values can range significantly based on condition, originality, and history—anywhere from $15,000 for models needing restoration to upwards of $50,000 or more for pristine examples. Price trends suggest that well-maintained or restored F-37s are appreciating assets as collectors recognize their significance within automotive evolution.

Conclusion: Celebrating an Era of Elegance and Innovation

The 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 is more than just a vintage car; it's a rolling piece of history that encapsulates the spirit of innovation and elegance from its time. Its lasting influence on automotive design and technology is undeniable—a true classic that continues to captivate enthusiasts around the world.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Catalog of Parts


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Bumper Arm Grommets-BG 68 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Bumper Arm Grommets-BG 68Front Bumper Arm Grommets. 4" wide X 2-1/4" long, with 1/2" wide inner slot. Pair

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rear Bumper Arm Grommets-BG 69 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rear Bumper Arm Grommets-BG 69Rear Bumper Arm Grommets. 2-1/8" wide X 3-7/8" long, with 1-3/4" long inner slot. Pair

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads.  2 wide X 3 long.  Pair-CB 15 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. 2" wide X 3" long. Pair-CB 15Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. 2" wide X 3" long. Pair

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Bumper.  Exact reproduction-DB 14-A 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Bumper. Exact reproduction-DB 14-ADoor Bumper. Exact reproduction. 1-3/16" high X 1-9/16" wide X 9/16" thick. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Upper Door Hinge Post Bumper.  Held by screw-DB 60-A 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Upper Door Hinge Post Bumper. Held by screw-DB 60-AUpper Door Hinge Post Bumper. Held by screw. 7/8" diameter X 1/8" thick. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield Center Post Gasket Outer Garnish Molding Retainer-DP 18 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield Center Post Gasket Outer Garnish Molding Retainer-DP 18Windshield Center Post Gasket Outer Garnish Molding Retainer. Made with threaded steel core like original, 13-1/2" long. Includes 13" flat rubber strip. Set

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Gas filler grommet. 2 in. ID; 3-1/2 in. oblong length-GF 11 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Gas filler grommet. 2 in. ID; 3-1/2 in. oblong length-GF 11Gas filler grommet. 2 in. ID; 3-1/2 in. oblong length. Dense black rubber. Each.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door and Hood Bumper.  1 diameter X 7/8 thick.  Each-HF 16 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door and Hood Bumper. 1" diameter X 7/8" thick. Each-HF 16Door and Hood Bumper. 1" diameter X 7/8" thick. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield and Rear Window Channel.  Used with 1/4 glass-LP 105 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield and Rear Window Channel. Used with 1/4" glass-LP 105Windshield and Rear Window Channel. Used with 1/4" glass. Fits some models. Sold by the foot


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield Wiper Transmission Pad-MP 280-A 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Windshield Wiper Transmission Pad-MP 280-AWindshield Wiper Transmission Pad. 1-3/4" wide X 2-1/4" long. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Handle Ferrule Grommet.  I.D. 11/16, O.D. 1-3/16-MP 546-I 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Handle Ferrule Grommet. I.D. 11/16", O.D. 1-3/16"-MP 546-IDoor Handle Ferrule Grommet. I.D. 11/16", O.D. 1-3/16". Each





1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Emblem Pad, for Coupes.  4-1/2 wide X 16-3/8 long-MP 825-H 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Emblem Pad, for Coupes. 4-1/2" wide X 16-3/8" long-MP 825-HTrunk Emblem Pad, for Coupes. 4-1/2" wide X 16-3/8" long. Each


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rumble Seat Step Plate Pad.  3 wide X 6-3/4 long.  Each-MP 826 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rumble Seat Step Plate Pad. 3" wide X 6-3/4" long. Each-MP 826Rumble Seat Step Plate Pad. 3" wide X 6-3/4" long. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Hinge Pads.  1-3/8 wide X 8-1/4 long.  Cut to fit. Set-MP 826-E 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Hinge Pads. 1-3/8" wide X 8-1/4" long. Cut to fit. Set-MP 826-ETrunk Hinge Pads. 1-3/8" wide X 8-1/4" long. Cut to fit. Set

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Tail-light Pads, for Coupe.  3-1/8 wide X 7-1/2 long-MP 826-H 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Tail-light Pads, for Coupe. 3-1/8" wide X 7-1/2" long-MP 826-HTail-light Pads, for Coupe. 3-1/8" wide X 7-1/2" long. Pair

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Running board covers (includes apron)-RB 7300 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Running board covers (includes apron)-RB 7300Running board covers (includes apron). Fits all '37-'38 6-cylinder models (Body Style F ~ 117 in. w.b.). Each cover is formed as a single piece using high compression molds and the finest quality rubber. Apron made separately. Pair. R&L. NOTE: $15 special shipping charge applies for domestic orders. Call or email for overseas shipping costs.


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Lock Knob.  Brown.  1/2 diameter X 1 long X 1/8 hole-RP 303 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Door Lock Knob. Brown. 1/2" diameter X 1" long X 1/8" hole-RP 303Door Lock Knob. Brown. 1/2" diameter X 1" long X 1/8" hole. Each




1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Door Window Adjustment Bumper Cushion-SB 70 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Door Window Adjustment Bumper Cushion-SB 70Front Door Window Adjustment Bumper Cushion. For "T" bolt in door. Four to six used per car. 11/16" X 1/4". Each


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Firewall grommet for headlight and tail-light wires-SM 34 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Firewall grommet for headlight and tail-light wires-SM 34Firewall grommet for headlight and tail-light wires. Fits 11/16" hole. 5/16" I.D., 15/16" O.D. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Wire Harness Grommet-SM 38 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Wire Harness Grommet-SM 38Wire Harness Grommet. For speedometer cable through toe board. Replaces OEM #594341. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Special Purpose Grommet-SM 68 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Special Purpose Grommet-SM 68Special Purpose Grommet. For headlight wire loom through body. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk seal. '36-'40 GM coupes and convertibles only-TK 58-A/18 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk seal. '36-'40 GM coupes and convertibles only-TK 58-A/18Trunk seal. '36-'40 GM coupes and convertibles only. Does not fit Buick models (order LP 58-L per foot). 3/4 in. W x 1/2 in. Thk x 18 ft. L. Each.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Seal for Coupes and Convertibles Only-TK 58-B/18 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Trunk Seal for Coupes and Convertibles Only-TK 58-B/18Trunk Seal for Coupes and Convertibles Only. 1" wide X 1/2" thick. Each



1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vertical Seal for Vent Window.  Each is 17 long.  Pair-VS 2 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vertical Seal for Vent Window. Each is 17" long. Pair-VS 2Vertical Seal for Vent Window. Each is 17" long. Pair

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Rear Windshield Seal-VWS 1901-R 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Rear Windshield Seal-VWS 1901-RVulcanized Rear Windshield Seal. For models without reveal molding. 2-Piece Set

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Windshield Seal, for Convertibles-VWS 7302 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Windshield Seal, for Convertibles-VWS 7302Vulcanized Windshield Seal, for Convertibles. For cars without chrome garnish. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Windshield Seal-VWS 7303 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Vulcanized Windshield Seal-VWS 7303Vulcanized Windshield Seal. For all models without chrome garnish, except convertibles. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible glass-run channel-WC 11-72 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible glass-run channel-WC 11-72Flexible glass-run channel. Mohair lined, cloth covered with stainless steel bead. Used on side windows. 72 in. long. Each. NOTE: $20 special shipping charge applies for domestic orders. Call or email for overseas shipping costs. Part can be sectioned in two equal lengths to reduce overseas shipping costs.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rigid division-bar channel. Made with stainless steel bead-WC 2-72 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rigid division-bar channel. Made with stainless steel bead-WC 2-72Rigid division-bar channel. Made with stainless steel bead. 72 in. long. Each. NOTE: $20 special shipping charge applies for domestic orders. Call or email for overseas shipping costs. Part can be sectioned into two equal lengths to reduce overseas shipping costs.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible Rubber Window Channel-WC 32-14 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible Rubber Window Channel-WC 32-14Flexible Rubber Window Channel. For Fisher Closed Bodies, except those using a stainless bead type. Used on side windows. 13/16" outer width X 6/16" outer depth, with a 5/16" inner channel width X 14" long. Each

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible sweeper. Made with stainless steel bead-WC 8-72 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Flexible sweeper. Made with stainless steel bead-WC 8-72Flexible sweeper. Made with stainless steel bead. Used on inner and outer beltlines. Also forms easily for use with sliding quarter windows. 72 in. long. Each. NOTE: $20 special shipping charge applies for domestic orders. Call or email for overseas shipping costs. Part can be sectioned into two equal lengths to reduce overseas shipping costs.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Fender Bolts.  For use with Fender Bolt Washers; WF 3001-WF 3000 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Fender Bolts. For use with Fender Bolt Washers; WF 3001-WF 3000Fender Bolts. For use with Fender Bolt Washers; WF 3001. Zinc Chromate plated, high strength. 1" X 5/16". Set of 25

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Fender Bolt Washers.  For use with Fender Bolts; WF 3000-WF 3001 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Fender Bolt Washers. For use with Fender Bolts; WF 3000-WF 3001Fender Bolt Washers. For use with Fender Bolts; WF 3000. High quality, cadmium plated. 1-1/4" O.D., 3/8" I.D. Set of 25

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front vent window seals. Exact fit. Does not fit convertible-WR 7302 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front vent window seals. Exact fit. Does not fit convertible-WR 7302Front vent window seals. Exact fit. Does not fit convertible. Pair. R&L.

1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rear vent window seals. For 4-door touring sedans.  Pair-WR 7302-R 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Rear vent window seals. For 4-door touring sedans. Pair-WR 7302-RRear vent window seals. For 4-door touring sedans. Pair. R&L.


1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Suspension Bumper.  For lower arm.  2-1/8 high-XB 30 1937 Oldsmobile F-37 Front Suspension Bumper. For lower arm. 2-1/8" high-XB 30Front Suspension Bumper. For lower arm. 2-1/8" high. Each

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