1941 Oldsmobile 66

For sale is an exceptionally well-preserved 1941 Oldsmobile Series 66 Sedan – a vehicle from an era when automobiles were built with remarkable craftsmanship and timeless elegance.

This Oldsmobile is not a restored classic, but a true “survivor” – a car that has retained its original substance for more than eight decades.

Particularly noteworthy is the original paint, still present today, giving the car an authentic and honest patina. Vehicles of this era were often restored or modified over time, making it increasingly rare to find examples that have preserved their originality to such an extent.

Mechanically, this is a matching numbers car, with engine and drivetrain corresponding to the original factory specification.

A special highlight is the rare Hydra-Matic automatic transmission with four forward gears, one of the first mass-produced fully automatic transmissions in automotive history.

The Hydra-Matic is original to the car and functions perfectly.

The vehicle is roadworthy and runs excellently.

History

Registered in the USA until 1994

Imported to Germany in 1994

Since then in the same family ownership

The car is only in second ownership

Historical context:

Civilian automobile production in the United States was halted in 1942 following the attack on Pearl Harbor, as the industry shifted to military production. Vehicles from this period therefore mark the end of the pre-war automotive era.

The car remains in an unrestored original condition, with an honest patina and minor age-related signs of wear in the original paint.

An American pre-war automobile preserved in such original condition is today extremely rare, if not nearly impossible to find.

Viewings are welcome by appointment.