Oil Level Jump?

Just wondering if this is normal for these older cars, but I've noticed lately, that when checking my oil level in my car when it's cold (been sitting overnight or for several hours) that the oil has travelled up the dipsitck to about three times the max oil level. However, when wiping the stick and re-dipping it, the level is fine. I haven't seen this in my old Honda so I was just thinking this might be how th older cars work.

Am I right or do I have a problem?

Thanks,

AARON ROCHARD

1976 230.4 W115