LOT 71 ¤

1919 Oldsmobile Model 37-A Roadster Chassis no. AR309 Engine no. D37433

Sold for US$16,800 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

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Lot 71^¤

From the Minden Automotive Museum
1919 Oldsmobile Model 37-A Roadster

The National Automobile Museum Auction|13 June 2026, 10:00 PDT|Reno, National Automobile Museum

1919 Oldsmobile Model 37-A Roadster
Chassis no. AR309
Engine no. D37433

177.1ci Northway Overhead Valve Inline Six-Cylinder
Johnson Updraft Carburetor
44bhp [19 NACC hp]
Three-Speed Sliding Gear Manual Transmission
Live Axles with Semi-Elliptical Leaf Springs
Mechanical External Contracting/Internal Expanding Rear Wheel Brakes

* Overhead valve Northway-built 44hp inline six-cylinder
* Retains its original front seat upholstery
* Some restorative paint and other work but largely original
* In the Minden Automobile Museum since 1968

THE CAR OFFERED

This 1919 Oldsmobile Model 37-A Roadster was acquired for the Minden Automotive Museum in 1968 from Arvin Martensen's Antique Auto House in Loveland, Colorado in part exchange for a 1939 Packard. It was described at the time as running well and showing "some wear but is very presentable", and that is how it appears today.

Finished in an attractive shade of maroon with black fenders and aprons. The interior is upholstered and trimmed in black leather, matched by a black cloth top. Correspondence from Arvin Martensen in 1968 mentions that he thought the front seat upholstery was original and that still seems to be the case. It has Monogram headlights, a Westclox dashboard clock, rear-mounted spare, varnished wood spoke wheels with 32x4 Firestone tires, wind wings and a Moto Meter on a winged radiator cap. The top has two oval rear windows that overlook an unusual rumble seat in the nearly flat body rear deck.

It is titled by its engine number but bears a clear car number AR309 on the firewall plate. That number includes a R which , in Oldsmobile practice, confirms it was originally bodied as a roadster. The paint is old but sound with minor cracks and chips. The upholstery is likewise sound but now dry and cracking. The upholstery in the rumble seat appears to be newer. The engine compartment and chassis have seen some repainting in the past but are largely original and neglected.

The body design is attractive and highlighted by a good looking and nicely proportioned arch shaped radiator shell. In 1919 Oldsmobile built 21,968 Model 37-As. Very few survive and even fewer are as appealing as this roadster

Footnotes

Titled under its engine number.

Saleroom notices

Title in transit.

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It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that their designated agent has the auction venue details, bill of lading showing where the lot will be transported and proof of the buyer authorization for collection of the lot(s). Bonhams will release the lot only once all payment requirements have been met including payment of taxes and any applicable fees. Buyers and/or their agent are responsible for collecting all available parts, logbooks, title, keys and any other accompanying documents.
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Domestic Motorcar Transport:
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Contact: Warren Barnes, +1 (310) 626 7117
[email protected]
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Contact: Denise Rodriguez, +1 (305) 849 9326
[email protected]

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