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One of just 633 produced 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Special Station Wagon

United States • 4 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This 1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Station Wagon, one of only 633 produced, is a rare and desirable 'woodie.' It features a period-correct Egyptian Ivory paintwork, brown upholstery, and beautiful wood coachwork. It is a well-maintained older restoration featured in a 1997 book, with very few unmodified examples still surviving.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as having a well-maintained older restoration with a pleasing patina and a few imperfections acquired through use. The interior has been refinished, and the wood is believed to be original. These factors suggest the car is in good condition but not perfect, with some signs of age and use.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

DMV86662CA

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RHD/LHD:

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230ci L-Head Inline 6-Cylinder Engine Single Downdraft Carburetor 95bhp at 3,200rpm 3-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle 4-Wheel Drum Brakes *A rare and desirable Oldsmobile 'woodie' *Absolutely delightful, honest presentation *Period-correct Egyptian Ivory paintwork over brown upholstery *One of only a handful of unmodified examples to survive *Beautiful wood coachwork by Mid-State Body Company *Well-maintained older restoration *Featured in the 1997 book, Classic Cars: Woodies, A National Treasure THE OLDSMOBILE SERIES 60 For the 1940 model year, Oldsmobile offered a straightforward lineup with three distinct models – the Series 60 Special, Series 70 Dynamic, and luxurious Series 90 Custom Cruiser.

Oldsmobile was eager to move upmarket, and the features and style of the flagship Custom Cruiser trickled down through the line.

The entry-level Series 60 was a full 9-inches longer than the previous '39 model, and the range was expanded to include a c...

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£2,472

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,549

Median Price (Since 2020)

£30,052

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