1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Convertible

1940 was the final year of Oldsmobile's first-generation Series 60 production, first introduced the previous year. Its 230 cubic-inch L-head inline 6-cylinder engine was backed by a three-speed manual transmission and six different body styles were available including a new-for-the-model-range convertible and station wagon.

This particular Convertible Coupe is one of 1,347 examples built for 1940. It is finished in a shade of Titian Maroon and features a tan convertible top with burgundy piping. There are bumper guards, a driver spotlight, fender skirts, and dual side-view mirrors. The wide whitewall tires are wrapped around painted steel wheels with trim rings and factory wheel covers. The interior houses a 30-hour wind-up clock, an AM radio, and burgundy seats, carpeting, and door panels.

It is believed that this convertible coupe was acquired new in New York in 1940. The current caretaker has cared for the car for 25 years, during which time it has been garage-kept and driven regularly. He purchased the car from Dan McMinn, an Oldsmobile dealer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Currently, there are 73,324 actual miles on the odometer.

By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2022