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Oldsmobile Series 70

1939 – 1950 · USA

The Oldsmobile Series 70 was a full-size midrange automobile line manufactured by Oldsmobile from 1939 to 1950. During this period, Oldsmobile occupied a unique position within General Motors' hierarchy of car brands. While Chevrolet and Pontiac were considered budget-friendly options, and Buick and Cadillac were seen as luxury brands, Oldsmobile found itself positioned in the middle of these segments. General Motors shared their platform designs among various brands, with "A" body platforms used for Chevrolet and Pontiac, "B" body platforms for Oldsmobile and Buick, and the Cadillac using the senior "C" platform. This strategic platform sharing led to Oldsmobiles being dubbed as luxury-level Chevrolets and

3 generations of the Oldsmobile Series 70

Version	Years	Engine	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Oldsmobile Series 70 1st Gen	1939 to 1940	3.8L naturally aspirated inline-six	Manual	RWD	COUPE
Oldsmobile Series 70 2nd Gen	1941 to 1948	3.8L naturally aspirated inline-six	Manual	RWD	COUPE
Oldsmobile Series 70 3rd Gen	1949 to 1950	4.2L naturally aspirated inline-six	Auto	RWD	WAGON