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1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 8, 2026.

$17,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $16,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1949
Make and model
Oldsmobile Futuramic and Series 60 to 90 (pre-1949)
Generation
Futuramic and Series 60 to 90 (pre-1949) (1932 to 1950)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
496W5850
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

Below the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 22% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$19,500 to $30,000
Median$25,000
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 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 $19,500 and $30,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 Four-Door SedanBring a Trailer, Aug. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 31, 2026$8,888
Rocket 88-Powered 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 Club SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 5, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 5, 2025$21,250
1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Ninety-Eight Deluxe SedanBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$13,250
1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 2-Door Club SedanBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$28,750
Supercharged LT1-Powered 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 2-Door Club CoupeBring a Trailer, June 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 19, 2026$46,250
1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 76 2-Door Club CoupeBring a Trailer, May 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 8, 2026$46,250
1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 2-Door Deluxe Club SedanBring a Trailer, April 8, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 8, 2026$25,000
LT1-Powered 1950 Oldsmobile Futuramic Series 88 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 10, 2026$39,000