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They did reproduce Curved Dashes in the 1950's. Are you sure the one you are researching is an original, or maybe reproduction? If you have any pictures you could post, especially of the engine, that maybe helpful.
They did reproduce Curved Dashes in the 1950's. Are you sure the one you are researching is an original, or maybe reproduction? If you have any pictures you could post, especially of the engine, that maybe helpful.
This is an original. Owned by the Union Station in Ogden Utah. I do not have a photo -- 1909 Oldsmobile Curve Dash (#2) 1 cylinder. Donated to the museum in 1991 by Matt and Barbara Browning.
Last edited by Kathryn MacKay; March 18th, 2024 at 10:38 AM.
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What kind of information are you looking for? Specifications? Original price? Where originally sold? Ownership history?
I would think the first thing you would want to do is try to contact Matt and Barbara Browning. I know it’s 33 years ago now, but they or their descendants might be around and could give you some information about it. I’m assuming they gave what information they had to the museum at the time they donated it, but they might have left something out or perhaps have previous owner information.
Basic stats about the car are not that hard to come by. As that website noted above indicates, there were about 425 of these built in 1901. The price was $650. The car had a 95 cubic-inch, 1-cylinder engine generating all of 4 horsepower. That was a lot of hp then, but now it's less than my riding lawnmower. The car has a 66-inch wheelbase, is 95 inches long, and weighs 700 lbs.
I wish the records were better for this. I want to know all the information you have noted. I will contact the Browning family. Thanks for your help with this.
Depending on how much you want to invest in this, and depending on how much you want information specific to this car versus general information about the 1901 Olds, you might want to get a copy of this book. It's recognized as the definitive history of Oldsmobile, and the first chapter, which runs about 30 pages, covers the earliest years of Oldsmobile with lots of photos as well.
This is an original. Owned by the Union Station in Ogden Utah. I do not have a photo -- 1909 Oldsmobile Curve Dash (#2) 1 cylinder. Donated to the museum in 1991 by Matt and Barbara Browning.
Now I assume you have seen the car/ live in the area, etc, so these pics may not be useful for you, but may be for others reading this thread. There are probably more out there on the interwebs, but just what I found first with a quick search.
The AACA Library in Hershey, PA may also be able to provide general research on 1901 Oldsmobiles, though not specific to this particular car. There may be a fee. https://aacalibrary.org/
They do show in their collection some kind of brochure https://www.aacalibrarycatalog.org/A.../collect/69056 4 /4x6; White with red and black text; twenty pages including covers; reprint. Illustrates, highlights the features, shows six cars, provides the specifications and prices for the 1901 Oldsmobile.
Maybe it has more detail.
You've got it!
The museum is trying to update its files -- which are not very complete.
Again -- thanks for all your help with this. I very much appreciate it!!!
March 18th, 2024, 09:06 AM
