Look what followed me home! '40 Olds sedan

1940 Oldsmobile G40 Model 70 2-door sedan......almost no rust at all, and replacement parts included for the bent up left front fender and grille. The fllors and trunk are sound, no rust-through that I've seen. It has the original engine and trans....actually, it's all original other than the wheels and tires. The body is surprisingly straight, and 95% of the stainless is there, along with the seats, window cranks and door handles. I've attached some pics, and will add some more later. Plans include leaving the body alone, other than paint, with a hot rod flavor.

 

I like it, looks better than the stuff that follows me home.

 

That really is a rare car. I didn't know they made those in 1840

 

WoW!!! 1840 Olds??? I didn't know they were that old...

 

Nice , thanks for sharing!

 

Okay, okay, I fixed the original post....1940, not 1840

 

Nice car.

 

Good find...I really like that body style. Any engine ideas yet? Or leave it alone?

 

Wanta sell it? I love B.O.P's!

 

Here's a couple more pics

 

Nice find!

 

Cool! I had a 40 Olds coupe driver back in the day....

 

I like it. something you do not see many of.

 

looks good... is that the original hood ornament? kinda has a 50 Ford look to it.

 

man that thing is a coool ride , are you going to save the engine or go modern ? please post some build photos id like to see this one return to the streets

 

It will get an engine/drivetrain transplant if I build it. The hood ornament is original, I'm pretty sure.I'm on the fence between this and another project.

 

I wish something half as nice would follow me home.
Enjoy!

 

Very cool!

 

I wouldn't paint it,I like the patina myself.Upgrade the engine & drive train & drive the wheels off it.