This 1937 Oldsmobile Business Coupe F-37 showcases a metallic Agate Red finish that amplifies its pre-war styling. Chrome elements accent the body, with sturdy front and rear bumpers framing the vehicle. A driving light mounted dead center on the front bumper adds functionality and period-correct flair. The coupe rolls on 16-inch steel wheels, color-matched to the body and topped with chrome hubcaps bearing Oldsmobile logos. BF Goodrich Silvertown tires, sized 6.50-16 on all corners, provide the connection to the road. Running boards flank the sides, while the distinctive sloped rear deck defines this business coupe's silhouette.
Inside, shades of gray create a cohesive cabin. The front bench features a split-back design, covered in patterned gray cloth that extends to the rear drop-down seats. These rear seats, equipped with wooden legs, fold away to maximize cargo space. Two-tone door panels combine light gray cloth up top with darker gray vinyl below. A light gray headliner crowns the interior. The dash, painted to match the exterior's metallic finish, houses original-style controls, gauges, and steering wheel. A floor-mounted shifter topped with a red acrylic knob adds a custom touch to the otherwise period-correct cockpit. An AM radio stands ready to provide in-car entertainment.
Powering this Oldsmobile is a 230 cubic inch flathead inline-six engine. A single-barrel carburetor manages fuel delivery, while an aftermarket muffler gives voice to the exhaust. The engine compartment maintains a factory-like appearance, suggesting careful preservation of the original design. A three-speed manual transmission channels power to a GM-style dropout rear end. The suspension configuration stays true to 1937 specifications, with an independent front setup and a solid rear axle. Drum brakes on all four wheels handle stopping duties. This classic drivetrain setup delivers a characteristically smooth idle and a pleasing exhaust note when accelerating.
HIGHLIGHTS:
230 CI Flathead Inline-6 Engine
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Single-Barrel Carburetor
GM-Style Dropout Rear End
Independent Front Suspension
Solid Rear Axle
Drum Brakes
Single Exhaust with Aftermarket Muffler
Metallic Agate Red Paint
Front and Rear Chrome Bumpers
Center-Mounted Front Driving Light
16" Paint-Matched Steel Wheels
Chrome Hubcaps with Oldsmobile Logos
BF Goodrich Silvertown Tires (6.50-16)
Running Boards
Gray Interior with Split-Back Front Bench Seat
Rear Drop-Down Seats with Wooden Legs
Two-Tone Gray Door Panels
Light Gray Headliner
Original-Style Controls and Gauges
Floor-Mounted Shifter with Red Acrylic Knob
AM Radio
This 1937 Oldsmobile Business Coupe F-37 combines classic pre-war styling with a 230 CI flathead inline-six, a comfortable gray interior, and an array of period-correct details. Call today!
