The C-model truck was produced between 1936 and 1939. It was not available in North America and built only for export to Europe and Australia. This was due to the already-established Olds brand at the time in those places. Also, the GMC brand was starting to get a stronghold in the U.S., and GM did not want to cannibalize those sales.

Oldsmobile offered a genuine full line of trucks with a wide range of wheelbases and weights.

The sub-model designations were determined by the truck’s wheelbase: C-157= 157 inch, C-131= 131 inch , etc.

1936 models featured a 213 c.i.d. straight 6 powerplant backed by a 4-speed manual transmission. Wheelbases available were 131 inches and 157 inches. Capacities available were 1-1/2 tons or 2-1/2 tons. Bodies offered were flatbed or drop-side units.

1937 brought forth some changes. Specs generally carried over for the 1938 model year. Newly available was a new 3-speed transmission in the lighter sub-models, as well as an available panel body. The 131″ and 157″ wheelbase moved forward, and 122″ was added to the check-off sheet. The big news was a larger 230 cubic inch engine. Rated capacities were 3/4 ton, 1-ton or 2-1/2 ton.

The big news for the 1939 model year was a wheelbase change. All previous lengths were dropped and replaced with 124″, 133″, and 159″. All else was largely carried over.