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 …