Summary

The top of the line for Oldsmobile in 1940 when they introduced the revolutionary Hydramatic drive, the first fully automatic transmission that set the industry standard for all future automatic transmissions. From the Charlie Thomas Collection.

Details

The Series 90 Custom Cruiser touring sedan was top of the line for Oldsmobile in 1940. Although it carried a hefty price tag, it was the second-best selling Oldsmobile for 1940, with 33,350 built. 1940 also saw Oldsmobile build its one-millionth vehicle and introduce the revolutionary Hydramatic drive, the first fully automatic transmission that set the industry standard for all future automatic transmissions. Hydramatic drive, with modifications, had continued usage through 1964 in various GM models. From the Charlie Thomas Collection. THIS IS A HISTORICAL VEHICLE. NEITHER GM NOR BARRETT-JACKSON MAKE ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, CONCERNING THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BUYER WILL TAKE POSSESSION OF THIS VEHICLE 'AS-IS.' THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED PRIMARILY FOR STATIC DISPLAY AND BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT THE VEHICLE COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS PRIOR TO ANY USE OF VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS.