The Oldsmobile Model 30, which continued to be known as the Oldsmobile Six, was built from the 1923 through 1927. Each year it was built, it was given the suffix 30-A, 30-B, 30-C, 30-D and 30-E for the last year of production, all having been manufactured in Lansing, Michigan. General Motors used the GM A platform, shared with the Buick Standard Six and the Oakland Six,[1][2] and the yearly changes were the result of a new business philosophy called planned obsolescence. The Model 30 was Oldsmobile mid-level product and introduced the flatheadOldsmobile straight-6 engine, while the Oldsmobile Model 43 with a four-cylinder engine remained the entry level product. When the top level Oldsmobile Light Eight, with the flatheadOldsmobile V8 engine was cancelled in 1923, the Oldsmobile Six became the top level vehicle. It replaced the Oldsmobile Model 37 introduced in 1917, and was replaced by the Oldsmobile F-Series introduced in 1928. In 5 years, 236,474 cars were built. The growing popularity of GM's brands, like Oldsmobile, contributed to becoming the largest automobile manufacturer when sales overtook the Ford Motor Company during this time period. Coachwork for the various bodystyles were supplied by Fisher Body of Detroit, MI, and starting with the 1923 model year, all GM products adopted a shared appearance, with brand specific unique appearance features. The retail price had dropped considerably from previous years due to the popularity and affordability of the Ford Model T, with the top level sedan at US$1,095 ($18,807 in 2022 dollars [3]).[2]
The Model 30-A was equipped with a side-valve, in-line 169 cu in (2,769 cc) six-cylinder engine developing 42 bhp. The Model 30 had a wheelbase of 110 in (2,794 mm) and was offered as a touring car, roadster, closed body sedan, and landaulet. It offered a technical advancement that was well received in that the handbrake lever and the gearshift were now installed in the center of the passenger compartment, while previous generations installed these controls on the outside right of the vehicle, allowing the driver to enter from either the right or left front doors, and the steering wheel was now installed on the left side for the first time.[2]
The Model 30-B was for a brief time the only Oldsmobile offered for 1924 due to the 4-cylinder and 8-cylinder models being temporarily discontinued, and remained mechanically unchanged from the previous year. A 2-door Brougham joined the bodystyles offered.
The Model 30-C offered a modernized radiator, and the formerly nickel plated radiator surround was changed to chrome. Some optional features on previous models became standard items. Coachwork continued to be offered by Fisher Body who was the primary supplier of all GM products at this time, and Duco automotive lacquer paint, introduced by DuPont was the first quick drying multi-color line of nitrocellulose lacquers made especially for the automotive industry.
The Model 30-D offered a rounded hood and forward bulkhead ahead of the windshield, and for the first time, a two-tone paint option was offered. Mechanically it remained unchanged from previous years, and a 4-door landaulet bodystyle was offered. The wheels were now offered as a choice of the standard wooden spokes, with optional wire spokes or solid steel discs.
The Model 30-E offered a larger engine at 185 cu in (3,031 cc), and for the first time drum brakes were offered on all four wheels, while previous generations only offered drum brakes on the rear wheels. Eleven body styles were offered in open and closed configurations with prices starting at US$875 ($14,741 in 2022 dollars [3]) to US$1075 ($18,110 in 2022 dollars [3]).[2]
^ abcdKimes, Beverly (1996). Standard catalog of American Cars 1805–1942 (third ed.). Krause publications. pp. 1061–1088. ISBN0-87341-478-0.
^ abc1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda(PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States(PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved May 28, 2023.
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The Oldsmobile Model 30 which continued to be known as the Oldsmobile Six was built from the 1923 through 1927 Each year it was built it was given the suffix 30 A 30 B 30 C 30 D and 30 E for the last year of production all having been manufactured in Lansing Michigan General Motors used the GM A platform shared with the Buick Standard Six and the Oakland Six 1 2 and the yearly changes were the result of a new business philosophy called planned obsolescence The Model 30 was Oldsmobile mid level product and introduced the flathead Oldsmobile straight 6 engine while the Oldsmobile Model 43 with a four cylinder engine remained the entry level product When the top level Oldsmobile Light Eight with the flathead Oldsmobile V8 engine was cancelled in 1923 the Oldsmobile Six became the top level vehicle It replaced the Oldsmobile Model 37 introduced in 1917 and was replaced by the Oldsmobile F Series introduced in 1928 In 5 years 236 474 cars were built The growing popularity of GM s brands like Oldsmobile contributed to becoming the largest automobile manufacturer when sales overtook the Ford Motor Company during this time period Coachwork for the various bodystyles were supplied by Fisher Body of Detroit MI and starting with the 1923 model year all GM products adopted a shared appearance with brand specific unique appearance features The retail price had dropped considerably from previous years due to the popularity and affordability of the Ford Model T with the top level sedan at US 1 095 18 807 in 2022 dollars 3 2 Oldsmobile Six1927 Oldsmobile Model 30 ED2S 2 door deluxe sedanOverviewManufacturerOldsmobile General Motors ProductionFisher Body Detroit MichiganAssemblyLansing Car Assembly Lansing MichiganBody and chassisBody styleRoadsterTwo door coupeFour door sedanPlatformGM A platformChronologyPredecessorOlds Six Series 37BSuccessorOlds F SeriesHistory editThe Model 30 A was equipped with a side valve in line 169 cu in 2 769 cc six cylinder engine developing 42 bhp The Model 30 had a wheelbase of 110 in 2 794 mm and was offered as a touring car roadster closed body sedan and landaulet It offered a technical advancement that was well received in that the handbrake lever and the gearshift were now installed in the center of the passenger compartment while previous generations installed these controls on the outside right of the vehicle allowing the driver to enter from either the right or left front doors and the steering wheel was now installed on the left side for the first time 2 The Model 30 B was for a brief time the only Oldsmobile offered for 1924 due to the 4 cylinder and 8 cylinder models being temporarily discontinued and remained mechanically unchanged from the previous year A 2 door Brougham joined the bodystyles offered The Model 30 C offered a modernized radiator and the formerly nickel plated radiator surround was changed to chrome Some optional features on previous models became standard items Coachwork continued to be offered by Fisher Body who was the primary supplier of all GM products at this time and Duco automotive lacquer paint introduced by DuPont was the first quick drying multi color line of nitrocellulose lacquers made especially for the automotive industry The Model 30 D offered a rounded hood and forward bulkhead ahead of the windshield and for the first time a two tone paint option was offered Mechanically it remained unchanged from previous years and a 4 door landaulet bodystyle was offered The wheels were now offered as a choice of the standard wooden spokes with optional wire spokes or solid steel discs The Model 30 E offered a larger engine at 185 cu in 3 031 cc and for the first time drum brakes were offered on all four wheels while previous generations only offered drum brakes on the rear wheels Eleven body styles were offered in open and closed configurations with prices starting at US 875 14 741 in 2022 dollars 3 to US 1075 18 110 in 2022 dollars 3 2 See also edit1924 Cadillac Type V 63 1927 Buick Standard Six 1924 Oakland Six 1923 Chevrolet SuperiorReferences edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Oldsmobile Model 30 Georgano G N 2000 Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile London HMSO ISBN 1 57958 293 1 a b c d Kimes Beverly 1996 Standard catalog of American Cars 1805 1942 third ed Krause publications pp 1061 1088 ISBN 0 87341 478 0 a b c 1634 1699 McCusker J J 1997 How Much Is That in Real Money A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States Addenda et Corrigenda PDF American Antiquarian Society 1700 1799 McCusker J J 1992 How Much Is That in Real Money A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States PDF American Antiquarian Society 1800 present Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Consumer Price Index estimate 1800 Retrieved May 28 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Oldsmobile Model 30 amp oldid 1185157778, wikipedia, wiki, 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