Hans Ola Christenson's 1947 Buick. I naively didn't think the lines on a 1946-8 Buick fastback could be improved, then I found this one. before: after: https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...a-1947-buick-sedanette-in-two-minutes.643541/
Here's the one I drive. Not many modifications other than some stainless removal, lowering, and GMC power.
I have a 48 Olds Fastback just sitting in storage. It's to nice to crush but I'll never build it. Probably be on the estate sale?
I've always lusted for one preferably an Olds and still do! Maybe one day I'll stumble upon one that I can afford! Joe
I'm not sure the small-body Chevies and Olds '88 can be described as "forgotten" by the hot rod community as illustrated by the numerous photographs posted thus far. However it's amazing the big-body Olds 98, Buicks and Cadillacs don't seem to enjoy more popularity. Amazing designs, especially the '48-49 Oldsmobile 98.
Yea the big 49 50 Olds have always been one of my favorite cars. Love the front ends on them with the P51 styling.
Friend's 1935 Chebby Master sloper (All enclosed coupe), slightly chopped. My work in progress 1933 Cadillac V16 Aero-Dynamic Coupe 1938 Lincoln Model K Touring Coupe 1933 Pierce Arrow MB Streamliner 1938 Delage D8 120 Aerodynamic Coupé 1939 Talbot-Lago T150SS Lago Special
I think if you brought the back of the roof forward (making more of a shelf behind it) this would be a really nice looking car. Although that would make it not a fastback. Hey Themoose....... LOL
I think the Olds is my favorite. I had a 50 Chevrolet Fleetline I built a long time ago. I am a wannabe custom guy, hot rodder at heart though. I should just buy one a custom guy has already built.
Any History on this car ?, Milwaukee Wisconsin, around 1959/60, my buddies Mom was dating a man with a car just like this orange one as I remember it and us kids got to go cruising in it with them, my car obsession already in full bloom, this and a neighbor's 57 Chevy added fuel to the fire.
My 50 Olds came from California. Built by Al Kvarme and featured in Streetrodder Magazine in 1975 and used for a short scene in the 1979 movie Hot Rod. I doubt it was ever in WI until recent years
Had the pleasure of doing some revival work on this sweetheart a few years ago. It's always nice to find one still this clean ...
No - oh god - they look like an amateur photoshop. Car body design is not just a cut&paste job! No, NO! Looks like a turd! I repeat the above. You just cannot improve the design from what GM did in late 40's. Make any change and it goes for worse.