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tel: 717-960-6400Carlisle Auctions
100 K St
Carlisle PA, 17013
Miles exempt on PA title
50Hp 6 Cylinder Engine - Manual Transmission. Correct
Frame off restoration in the 90's. AACA national first prize in 1998.
Very nice two tone paint. All Steel
Notice the extra piece of glass like a small extra cab for more leg room.. The wood ceiling is beautiful as well as the bed floor.
The undercarriage & All the suspension is spectacular..
Obviously the canopy sides roll down and lock in on all 3 sides..
This 1931 Chevrolet Huckster would look awesome on display in a vintage grocery store,
Farm stand or country store.. Can easily be lettered to match your company
or whatever theme you choose.. And what a hit this is in a parade!!
Lot #
511.1
1940
Oldsmobile
Series 70 Woodie
Description
Miles exempt on PA title
50Hp 6 Cylinder Engine - Manual Transmission. Correct
Frame off restoration in the 90's. AACA national first prize in 1998.
Very nice two tone paint. All Steel
Notice the extra piece of glass like a small extra cab for more leg room.. The wood ceiling is beautiful as well as the bed floor.
The undercarriage & All the suspension is spectacular..
Obviously the canopy sides roll down and lock in on all 3 sides..
This 1931 Chevrolet Huckster would look awesome on display in a vintage grocery store,
Farm stand or country store.. Can easily be lettered to match your company
or whatever theme you choose.. And what a hit this is in a parade!!
Highlights
- Miles exempt on PA title
- ONE-OF-ONE...........
- 1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 Woodie Wagon, This is the only 1940 70 series "120" wheelbase" Oldsmobile woodie wagon known to be built.. All other 1940 Oldsmobile woodie wagons were produced on the shorter series 60 "116" wheelbase" platform.. Mid-state Body works of Waterloo NY was commissioned by Oldsmobile as the coach builder.. Most believe this particular 1940 Olds woodie wagon was the prototype for the following year where all wagons were built on series 70 platforms...
- Found in a Chambersburg Pennsylvania barn in 1988.. by a local collector named John Norman, He knew of the car for years, And when word of the barn's imminent demolition reached him, A deal was struck to purchase the rare Oldsmobile. Last registered in 1958, The car reportedly needed just new oil and a set of points (along with, presumably, a fresh tank of gas) to start.
- Since its 1988 acquisition, this Oldsmobile woodie has undergone a thorough restoration, which reportedly required nearly two decades to complete. Much of the car's interior and exterior wood trim is original, as are many of the interior panels.. Beautifully restored, Stunning Ebony Black paint compliments the gorgeous woodwork throughout.. Excellent Black interior & gleaming chrome trim,
- Like all wagons in 1940 this Olds is equipped with the
- 230 Ci 95 Hp L-Head inline 6 cyl engine w/ single downdraft carburetor. 3 Speed manual transmission, Four wheel semi elliptic leaf springs, Semi floating hypoid rear axle & 4 wheel hydraulic drum brakes...
- Chassis # G392457 - Engine # G159096
- Offered to a collector, investor or enthusiast who understands and appreciates this one of a kind, wonderful woodie wagon...
