1949 Oldsmobile 76 Sedan: Already 1948 Oldsmobile had introduced the new post-war styling named 'Futuramic' to the 'big' body '98' line. 1948 was also the year, the company offered the prewar styled cars for the last time. - It then brought the new styling to its smaller B-bodies in 1949. Wheelbase was now 119.5in. The manufacturer retired the 78 model with the Oldsmobile 88, introduced 1949. It shared its new Futuramic B-body platform with the 76. The difference was the use of the new overhead valve Rocket V8. Because of the new styling, Olds renamed the 76 as the Futuramic 76.

Oldsmobile abandoned the Futuramic tag after only one year. That meant, starting in 1950 the car was simply known as the '76'. Then Olds retired the Series 70 after the 1950 model year. - It offered the 76 styling in the following body styles:

Models:

• Station wagon
• Convertible
• Holiday coupé (a 2dr)
• Club coupé (that was a 2dr)

At the Sale

Note: Auction has ended!

This car was part of the GM Heritage Collection. They owned it 1949 to 2009. I don't know why GM parted from it. It is probably one of the most authentic and original Oldsmobile out there. George Shinn and the Blackhawk Collection formerly owned this car. It has currently only 19'000 miles on the odometer! Includes a certificate of origin. Car has the original Ivy Green paint, dark grey interior and brightwork. The engine is the 105hp 257ci inline six ('Big Six'). Equipped with the dash clock, heater radio and turn signals.

This 1949 Oldsmobile 76 is probably one of the finest, low mileage car of its kind in existence. Owned by General Motors from new, the renowned GM Heritage Collection sold it in 2009. Its most recent owner was noted automobile collectorGeorge Shinn. Offered in outstanding, original and as-new condition.