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The cars of A Christmas Story are a thing. The 1983 movie, written by Jean Shepherd, quietly features a number of classic automobiles of the late 1930s and early 1940s.
These vehicles are celebrated by car enthusiasts every year, as a matter of Christmas tradition.
The funny thing is that cars really have little to do with the story – except for the fact that Ralphie’s old man is an “Oldsmobile Man”.
Of course, Ralphie was based on Jean Shepherd himself.
So what we see in A Christmas Story is just an extension of Jean Shepherd, his old man, and the cars of his youth.
~ Jean Shepherd and Cars ~
A Christmas Story was the work of Jean Shepherd, an American humorist, writer and radio and television personality of the 20th century.
While most famous in Christmas circles for his classic film A Christmas Story, Shepherd spent decades in media entertaining and writing about topics of Americana.
Most do not realize that Jean Shepherd was also a car freak.
He owned MGs, Porsches, and...

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This is definitely in my top 5 Christmas movies. I was so excited to see this article on the cars. I thought I was the only girl that loved the cars in this movie when I was growing up. As a side note, this movie made me ask every year for a Red Ryder BB gun. Thanks for a happy article!
 

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The reason I have joined, is to tell you about the 1937 F37 Oldsmobile that is the Christmas Story Car. I have noticed in a few websites that they say the car is a 1938 and if you check on line you can see the difference between the 1937 and 38 by looking at the front grille. I own the car from a Christmas Story and it resides in Wasaga Beach On. Canada and the Olds was in the St.Catharines On. Christmas in July 2019 with great excitement from visitors. My history with the car goes back to May 24/ 83 two months after the filming of the movie was completed and six months before it premiered Nov 18/83. The 37 Olds will be in the Stayner On. and Creemore On. Christmas Parade on Dec 4/21 weather willing. I agree to all of your rules. Thank You
 

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My story above tells about The Christmas Story Car and I now have a large and small Leg lamp and the Rifle. Here are some photos of the 1937 Mod F37 Oldsmobile that had a 6 cyl. flathead engine in it. There is a lot of story to tell about this car but it has been some what modified in 1993. Thats it for now. Thank You
 

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Yesterday at 8:05 PM
The reason I have joined, is to tell you about the 1937 F37 Oldsmobile that is the Christmas Story Car. I have noticed in a few websites that they say the car is a 1938 and if you check on line you can see the difference between the 1937 and 38 by looking at the front grille. I own the car from a Christmas Story and it resides in Wasaga Beach On. Canada and the Olds was in the St.Catharines On. Christmas in July 2019 with great excitement from visitors. My history with the car goes back to May 24/ 83 two months after the filming of the movie was completed and six months before it premiered Nov 18/83. The 37 Olds will be in the Stayner On. and Creemore On. Christmas Parade on Dec 4/21 weather willing. I agree to all of your rules. Thank You
do you have pictures of the car I'm building a 1/25 scale model and need original pictures of the car. interior, motor etc. thanks email- labradorerobert@gmail .com I'm from nova scotia canada .thank you
 

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Hi Robert
Their are photos of this 37 Olds just above your E mail and lots of photos are available on line If you look at the article on line Car and Driver Christmas Story Car. BeachBooster has a good story on the car as well this past Dec. The Olds has been modified somewhat it did have a 6 Cyl flat head in it and now has a small block 350 V 8 in it with upgraded trans. and 10 bolt positract diff. The seats have been reupolstered the door liners the roof liner and running board and dash are original and the Olds was blue in color. I would love to see the finished model.
Email albertgr32@yahoo.com
 

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