1940 Oldsmobile vintage photo: Smile of the century: Probably the daughter of the owner enjoys the sun near a 1940 Oldsmobile and a second, unidentified car. From my collection, undated, ca.1947
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1940 Oldsmobile, St.Louis MO
A brand new 1940 Oldsmobile parked in front of the old cathedral in St.Louis MO. [Source: Library of Congress] This is the location now: [Source: GoogleMaps] History In the model year 1940 Oldsmobile was the first car manufacturer to offer a fully automatic transmission. They called it the “Hydramatic”. It features four forward speeds. It Read More …
The Pontiac Girls
This vintage photo shows two girls, presumably in 1955, with their 1940 Pontiac.(Photo: private collection).
1940 Oldsmobile 60 Sedan
The Olds Motor Vehicle Co. first manufactured in Lansing, Michigan. Ransom E.Olds founded it in 1897, it produced 425 cars in 1901. In 1902 the company already produced 635 cars. So it was the first high-volume gas-powered auto manufacturer. Oldsmobile was the top-selling car company in the United States for a few years, ca.1903–1904. Ransom Read More …
1940 Dodge Business Coupe
1940 Dodge Business Coupe: Our car featured here is an example of a 1940 model. The style and body originated from the 1939 styling called ‘Luxury Liner’. Dodge introduced it at the company’s 25th anniversary. Although not known for a flashy appearance, these automobiles had a solid reputation: Customers received good value for their money. Read More …
1940 Oldsmobile 70 Woodie
The Olds Motor Vehicle Co. first manufactued in Lansing, Michigan. Ransom E.Olds founded it in 1897, it produced 425 cars in 1901. General Motors purchased the company in 1908. A 1940 Oldsmobile 70 Woodie was definitely popular back then. They were also comparable expansive. History Woodies are cars with rear bodywork constructed of wood framework with Read More …