1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Sedan

The 1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr - the 60 series was Oldsmobile's lowest priced group of cars. After the war, Special 60's had 6 cylinder engines. Interiors were a tan mixture pattern cloth. Technical features included full-pressure lubrication and electro-hardened aluminum pistons. Also a automatic choke was present. In 1946, dual windshield wipers were standard.

1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Sedan
1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Sedan

History

Before the war Oldsmobile offered two type of engines: Six and eight cylinder 'inline' units. Starting with 1941 Olds offered both engines on each series. To differentiate the second digit in the style number was the cylinders count: So a '66' denotes a 60 series car with a six cylinder engine (inline six). The manufacturer also offered 68 and 78 cars with inline eight power.

The 66 used a 238 cu in straight-6 engine. All series 60s cars came either with a three-speed manual shift or with the optional 'Hydramatic' transmission. These transmissions are four speed. Because of the column shift and a wider body styling three passengers could sit comfortably in front.
In 1946 the lineup consisted of a 6-passenger two-door Club Coupe with a rear seat. Old also offered a 2-door and a 4-door sedan. Finally the manufacturer also sold a 4-door 8-passenger 'woody' station wagon and a 2-door convertible.

1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Sedan
1946 Oldsmobile 66 2Dr Sedan

A very similar car on a dealer post card we can see here.

1946 Oldsmobile 66, Original Door Panel
1946 Oldsmobile 66, Original Door Panel

At the Auction
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1946 Oldsmobile 66 coupe with theĀ  original 6 cylinder engine. It has factory automatic transmission. It is equipped with a front disc brake conversion, using the original master cylinder. Runs and drives well. Has straight body and a decent paint job. Original interior (factory seats are original and are worn in front). Original 6 volt system, electric fuel pump, working gauges. Has the factory radio. All glass is intact. Good stainless steel and chrome. Original owners manual and original first sale receipt comes with the car. The rubber mat in the trunk is original.