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£29,639
1940 OLDSMOBILE SERIES 60 CONVERTIBLE
United States • 17 Jan 2015
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AI Listing Summary
This 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Convertible, VIN GA103160, is a historically significant vehicle, being the only known survivor of GM's show cars that displayed the first fully automatic transmission. It was used by actress Dorothy Lamour and features a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 215 engine.
Condition
8
The car received an HPOF award for preservation of its original features, suggesting meticulous care and maintenance of original components. This implies that the car is in well-preserved condition, although the description does not explicitly detail specific imperfections or reconditioning needs.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
GA103160
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
6026-46
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Body #4 as shown on the original Fisher Body number plate on the upper right (passenger) side of the vehicle's cowl.
This vehicle has been featured in regional publications of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the June 2014 magazine of the National Antique Oldsmobile club.
It has been recognized as a historically significant vehicle by the Antique Automobile Club of America with an HPOF award for preservation of its original features.
This vehicle is the only known survivor of the General Motors show cars used to display the first fully automatic transmission available on a factory production vehicle, the General Motors "Hydra-Matic".
The original metal tag hand-stamped "Show Job" comes with this vehicle and was attached to the body on the Olds Works factory assembly line in September of 1939 so that the vehicle received "Special Production Order" handling.
This vehicle was assembled and specially prepared under the supervision of Harley Earl, who specified the least expe...
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£2,472
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,549
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,052
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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