It offered a technical advancement that the three-speed manual transmission was now synchronized, and all bodystyles were now wider than previous generations, with an overall length of 173 in (4,394 mm).

[1] Oldsmobile had been positioned as dependable, minimal adornment, while reliable, using tested technology used in engines, suspension and driver controls in previous models.

When the F-Series was introduced, twelve different body styles were offered in an array of colors using automotive lacquer by Duco (a DuPont brand product).

Roadsters and touring sedans had the ability to fold the windshield forward on top of the cowl for open air driving.

The 1933 F-Series was introduced with an all new appearance and were equipped with a side-valve, in-line 213 cu in (3,490 cc) Oldsmobile six-cylinder engine developing 74 bhp.

This generation had a wheelbase of 117 in (2,960 mm) and was offered as an open top roadster, closed body sedan, coupe and convertible.

[1] The options for 1937 included a single mounted spare tire in the front fender, bumper guards, a choice of AM radio with a single or twin speakers, a choice of passenger compartment heaters, a choice of clocks that were manually wound or electric, cigar lighter, seat covers, spotlight, dual windshield defroster or an electrically operated defroster with fan, wheel trim rings, wheel discs, deluxe steering wheel, luggage compartment mat, luggage compartment light, fender markers, fog lamps, insect side window screens, winter grille cover and a winter radiator shutter controlled from the instrument panel.