We have a 1946 Olds. Is there any more out there? We have looked and found none.?

Answer 1

They are out there. Do a Google Image Search. The 1946, 1947 and most of the 1948 Oldsmobiles are almost identical to each other because it was a sellers market right after the war and there was no reason to "modernize". These cars are instantly recognizable by their "frowning " grille. The most collectable are the ragtops, woody wagons and professional cars. A good woody wagon is extremely desirable and valuable and it is worth converting common bodies over to a woody wagon if you are a skilled cabinet maker. The straight eights are worth a little more than the six-cylinder models. The coupes have some value. The "fastback" bodies are a nice period-type car and sometimes interesting to see. Except for the above body styles, they are basically "entry level" type hobby cars that are still fun to play around with and can be reliable transportation once you have found your parts sources, which is alot easier to do now that the internet is around. 20 years ago they were difficult to keep running for difficulty finding parts, but not anymore. Lots of period late 1950's hot-rod customizers liked these cars and took the trim parts - especially that grille - to use on their "lead-sleds". Some Mexican-American collector groups like to customize them, but they are mostly the old-timers and they already have their collections. The younger collectors have a bigger variety of interests.

Answer 2

Try http://www.hemmings.com/ they have clubs, news, and sales for almost all cars!