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1940 Oldsmobile Dynamic Series 70 Station Wagon Prototype by Mid-State

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Oct. 8, 2021.

$60,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $54,018, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1940
Make and model
Oldsmobile Futuramic and Series 60 to 90 (pre-1949)
Generation
Futuramic and Series 60 to 90 (pre-1949) (1932 to 1950)
Chassis
G392457
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 18 comparable sales, 80% over its top.

Middle half of sales$16,875 to $30,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it18Likely

From 18 sales of the Oldsmobile Futuramic and Series 60 to 90 (pre-1949) (1932 to 1950) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $16,875 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1940 Oldsmobile Series 70 ConvertibleMecum, May 9, 2026MecumMay 9, 2026$30,000
1940 Oldsmobile Series 60 Special Woodie WagonBring a Trailer, April 24, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 24, 2025$30,000
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 Four-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$8,888
Supercharged LT1-Powered 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 2-Door Club CoupeBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$46,250
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76Mecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$16,000
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 Deluxe Station WagonBring a Trailer, Nov. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 12, 2025$25,000
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 98 Club Sedan ProjectBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2025$3,000
Rocket 88-Powered 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 Club SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2025$21,250