1941 Oldsmobile Series 60 Special Station Wagon

The Oldsmobile Station Wagon, with a Series designation of 66, denotes that it is a six-cylinder version of the Oldsmobile Special. The 238 cubic-inch engine offers 100 horsepower and is mated to the company's first fully automatic transmission, the Hydra-Matic. It wears a body by Hercules, Oldsmobile's favorite upmarket coachbuilder in the early 1940s. The body is comprised of dark mahogany, framed in contrasting blond ash.

In 1941, a little more than 600 examples of the station wagon were built. This particular example is finished in period-correct cream with maroon interior and Everflex roof.

1941 was the final calendar year of production prior to the United States involvement in World War II. Oldsmobile ranked sixth in production with their three series model lineup. Their Series 60 was the company's entry-level offering, available in several body styles including two-and four-door sedans, station wagon, convertible coupe, a Business Coupe and a Club Coupe. Buyers seeking more could order the Series 60 with a Deluxe equipment package.

By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2016