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Oldsmobile Series 60

1939 – 1948 — USA

The Oldsmobile Series 60 "Special" was a full-size car manufactured by Oldsmobile from 1939 to 1948. Positioned as the brand's entry-level model on the GM "A" body platform, it offered more standard features compared to Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles sharing the same platform. In its early years, the Series 60 featured a flat head 6-cylinder engine, distinguishing it from senior Oldsmobile models powered by a flat head 8-cylinder engine. To attract consumers and capitalize on the popularity of U.S. Route 66, which was established in 1926, Oldsmobile marketed the Series 60 as the Oldsmobile 66. This move aimed to leverage the iconic highway's