1942 Oldsmobile Posted by classiccarszoneAdmin on September 16, 2020August 12, 2023 The 1942 model year was short because of the entrance of the US into the war. Some cars also received less chrome trim. This 1942 Olds survived in a forest in Illinois. 1942 Oldsmobile The 'Hydramatic' badge (automatic transmission) hasn't faded... 1942 Oldsmobile Hydramatic badge