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We custom create all our window stickers and document templates, we never use generic, pre-printed templates.
These off-the-shelf templates are often factually incorrect, imprecise compared to the originals,
and are typically marketed as suitable for multiple model years despite differences.
Instead, our focus is on authenticity. Our reproductions are created using the correct IBM fonts specific to the era,
as originally used by General Motors. We understand that each model year had distinct characteristics
from slight to major, that classify a vehicle. Therefore, we utilize the appropriate template based on your
vehicle's specific year, model, build factory, and production month, ensuring historical accuracy.
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Authentic 1960 Super 88 Coupe |
History of the Window Sticker
The Monroney Sticker or window sticker is a label required in the United
States to be displayed in all new automobiles. It includes the listing of
certain official information about the car. The window sticker was named
after
Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney, a United States Senator from
Oklahoma. In 1955 Senator Mike Monroney chaired a subcommittee of
the Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee that investigated
complaints from car dealerships in the United States about abusive
treatment by manufacturers.
The Subcommittee continued working and investigating deceptive practices
by car dealerships. Since there was no price disclosed on each car, dealers
could inflate the manufacturer's suggested retail price to give the impression
that buyers received a significant discount allowance, or higher value for the
used car they traded.
There were also hidden fees, and non-essential costs that were added by
some dealers, and consumers lacked price information, listing of options,
and destination charges as they were shopping for new cars.
In 1958 it was mandated that all dealerships were required to place on every
vehicle from any given manufacturer with a recommended retail price, and a
list of specifications.
It became know as the "Monroney Sticker" and was a significant development
in how cars were sold. Fundamentally, it was the first regulation designed to
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History of the Broadcast Card
These small IBM card size forms were provided to the Fisher Body
assembly people to know what interior, and exterior features a
particular car required. The document listed the Willow Run
body number for the car which matched the cowl tag.
These guys didn't care what a motor care was getting, they only
needed to know what exterior trim was needed, interior style
and color, and other things like: a console, floor shift,
special seat belts, mirrors, etc.
The 1969 broadcast cards did list the engine code for
big blocks, but in 1970, this was not the case.
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Authentic 1970 442 Holiday Coupe (Canada Export) |
History of the Factory Shipping Order
During the 40's and 50's, many railroads were transporting cars across long
distances using automobile-loading assemblies that allowed them to fit as
many cars as possible into a boxcar. However, it wasn't to successful, and
quite expensive.
Volkswagen designers decided to look at the problem, and in collaboration
with the German railroads, designed a two-level flat car that was capable of
carrying ten vehicles simultaneously. Their design was first used in 1954 and
proved to be very successful. It became the first auto rack.
Towards the end of the 1950's, cars were still being transported mostly by
rail. They were shipped on highway auto-carrier trailers that could transport
up to 10 cars at a time. In 1959 a bi-level rack prototype mounted on a 42 ft
flatcar was also invented by the Saint Louis-San Francisco Railroad.
It was decided the basic concept was a very sound idea, and together with
Pullman-Standard, the railroad designed, and constructed a full size
tri-level prototype. This led to the first the first one rolling out of the Pullman
plant at the end of January 1960. It was named the SLSF-3000 and heralded
the birth of the first tri-level car that was 83ft long, and capable of carrying
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It is such a privilege for us to be able to do our part to further nurture the history, preserve and honor the legacy
of such a
major iconic
brand and part of
American automobile history that is Oldsmobile.
Our foremost goal is to provide meticulously researched, faithfully recreated historic reproduction window stickers and paperwork,
helping
owners celebrate their individual car's unique story while also serving to complete each vehicle’s documented history
to be
preserved
for
future
generations of Oldsmobile and classic car collectors and enthusiasts for years to come. |
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Not only are we total Oldsmonerds, but we also take tremendous pride in the precision and authenticity of our work.
Every one of our window sticker and document form templates is meticulously re-created by hand, specific to each year and model
using original window stickers and source documents as references. Unlike the generic, blank templates commonly
found online, our forms accurately reflect the format changes and subtle design nuances that occurred throughout each model year.
Generic forms take a one-size-fits-all approach, using the same layout for multiple years, but for us, that level of inaccuracy simply isn’t acceptable.
Across Oldsmobile’s production history, templates often varied not only by model year but also by factory of origin, country of production,
and even build date. We always ensure that the correct forms are used, taking all of these criteria into account.
Vehicle MSRP and option prices also changed, sometimes multiple times, during a single production year.
To ensure total accuracy, we use original period Oldsmobile Dealer Price Guides along with an extensive collection of
archival source materials. This allows us to calculate the proper option and MSRP pricing specific to your car’s exact build date.
For all our window stickers and documents, we are the ONLY ones that use the correct, authentic IBM fonts as used by GM for that time period,
ensuring a truly period-correct appearance. We do our best to go the extra mile (and sometimes a few feet more here and there!) to research
all correct options specific to each model/year, which is imperative in accurately calculating between extra cost options and
standard options for all specific years/models, and use
the correct
option
verbiage
and option listing order as it
was often times
very different from model to model. Over the years we have built an extensive database based upon model, year,
build factories, and import/export status (Canadian, etc.) that will ensure exact descriptions of the options.
We work closely with you throughout the entire process, giving you every opportunity to review and approve drafts before final production.
Clear communication is our priority to ensure your complete satisfaction.
All window stickers and documents will be period aged (recommended), heavy reliced to preference, or not at all if you choose.
All window stickers and documents will come in 4mil Heavy Duty clear plastic display sleeves.
If you have a complete restoration, survivor (or anything in between!), a window sticker
is the perfect finishing touch and a great conversation piece that will add to any discriminating Olds Ride!
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Last Oldsmobile Alero GLS Final 500 Collector's Edition April 29, 2004 - Lansing, MI |
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*All window stickers and documentation created herein by DR. R.O.L.D.S. are for novelty and educational purposes ONLY, and are not, and will not be represented, or be
substituted
as authentic documentation at any time. Most all stickers and documentation created by DR. R.O.L.D.S. can, and may contain approximation and conjecture
based upon
information as provided to DR. R.O.L.D.S. by it's clients as to option accuracy, final factory cost, occasionally dealership names, dealership codes, and factory order
numbers
unless
100% clarifying documentation is provided by the client to DR. R.O.L.D.S. prior to documents creation. All documents are watermarked denoting they are reproduction. |
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