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The G-Series 70 was introduced for the 1939 model and was given a wheelbase that measured 120 inches. It shared this platform with the top-of-the-line L-Series 90 Eight. They were available in a variety of body styles including four two-door models and a four-door sedan.
For 1949, the letter designations were dropped in favor of names. The G-Series became the Dynamic and nearly 80,000 examples were produced that year.
This particular example is a Station Wagon that was only offered by Oldsmobile on the bottom of the line special 60-Series. It had the same wheelbase and dimensions as the Chevrolet Special Deluxe Wagon. The production of wagons, as was the custom at the time, was outsourced to outside body companies. One such company was Mid-State Body Company in Waterloo, New York.
This Oldsmobile appears to wear a one-off custom station wagon body. It was found in a barn in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania where it rested from 1958 until 1988 when it was discovered by J.W. Norman. The barn was slated for demolition when Mr. Norman spotted the unique vehicle and quickly struck a deal for the car. In the years that followed, it was given a restoration that took about two decades to complete. As much of the original wood was retained as possible. The parchment type interior panels were also salvaged where possible.
This wagon is powered by a 230 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine with a single Downdraft carburetor and offering nearly 100 horsepower. There is a 3-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2015
For 1949, the letter designations were dropped in favor of names. The G-Series became the Dynamic and nearly 80,000 examples were produced that year.
This particular example is a Station Wagon that was only offered by Oldsmobile on the bottom of the line special 60-Series. It had the same wheelbase and dimensions as the Chevrolet Special Deluxe Wagon. The production of wagons, as was the custom at the time, was outsourced to outside body companies. One such company was Mid-State Body Company in Waterloo, New York.
This Oldsmobile appears to wear a one-off custom station wagon body. It was found in a barn in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania where it rested from 1958 until 1988 when it was discovered by J.W. Norman. The barn was slated for demolition when Mr. Norman spotted the unique vehicle and quickly struck a deal for the car. In the years that followed, it was given a restoration that took about two decades to complete. As much of the original wood was retained as possible. The parchment type interior panels were also salvaged where possible.
This wagon is powered by a 230 cubic-inch L-head six-cylinder engine with a single Downdraft carburetor and offering nearly 100 horsepower. There is a 3-speed manual transmission and 4-wheel hydraulic drum brakes.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2015
2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $65,000-USD $80,000
Sale Price :
USD $60,500
2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $75,000-USD $100,000
Sale Price :
USD $46,200
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile Series 70
(Data based on Model Year 1940 sales)
1940 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 70 Station Wagon Prototype by Mid-State Chassis#: G392457 Sold for USD$60,500 2021 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Woody Wagon Sold for USD$55,000 2021 Mecum : Glendale | |
1940 Oldsmobile 70 Series Club Coupe Sold for USD$8,250 2019 Mecum : Louisville | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Woody Wagon Sold for USD$51,700 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1940 Oldsmobile 70 Series Sold for USD$4,000 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Sold for USD$11,000 2016 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1940 OLDSMOBILE DYNAMIC SERIES 70 STATION WAGON Chassis#: G392457 Sold for USD$46,200 2015 Bonhams Amelia Island Auction | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Chassis#: F752197 Sold for USD$12,750 2013 GPK Auction - Atlantic City | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Convertible Sold for USD$49,500 2010 Mecum Auctions - Monterey | |
1940 Oldsmobile 70 Series 2-Door Sedan Sold for USD$11,750 2010 Mecum - Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | |
1940 Oldsmobile 70 Series 2-Door Sedan Sold for USD$12,000 2010 Mecum - Dana Mecum's Original Spring Classic Auction | |
1940 Oldsmobile Model 70 ‘Dynamic' Sedan Chassis#: G249498 Sold for USD$9,305 2009 Bonhams - RAF Museum |
Oldsmobile Series 70s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Woody Wagon | 2020 Mecum : Dallas | $28,000 | |||
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Sedan | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Sedan | 404340 | 2019 Auburn Spring : RM Auctions | $15,000 | $20,000 | |
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 2-Door Sedan | 2011 Mecum Auctions St. Charles, IL Auction | $8,750 |
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