Currently listed for sale on AutoHunter is this spectacular, frame-off restored 1948 Oldsmobile 68 Station Wagon. It is powered by a 257ci straight-eight backed by a Hydra-Matic Drive — you do remember that Oldsmobile pioneered the automatic transmission, right? Other features include dual chrome side mirrors, factory AM radio, and more. Painted black with wood paneling over a burgundy vinyl and cloth interior, this Woody comes from the selling dealer with service and tech manuals, parts book, spare parts, and clear title.
The black paint is complemented by real wood aft of the cowl. Other features include chrome mirrors left and right, black vinyl top, chrome rear-fender stone guards, and more. A set of 15-inch black steel wheels with chrome hubcaps and trim rings are wrapped in 8.20 Firestone whitewalls.
The cabin is furnished with burgundy vinyl upholstery with burgundy and white cloth. Other features include a column-mounted automatic shifter, hand-cranked vent windows, factory AM radio, wood paneling for the doors and ceiling, and more.
Instrumentation includes a 110-mph speedometer and gauges for the oil pressure, coolant temperature, amperage, and fuel. The odometer currently shows 72,901 miles, but the title reads mileage-exempt.
The Series 60 was available with a 238ci straight-six or 257 straight-eight; this particular car has the latter, which explains the 68 model number. It was rated at 110 horsepower with a two-barrel carburetor when new. A four-speed Hydra-Matic Drive automatic transmission helps make for effortless jaunts to town or country.
The undercarriage features manual drum brakes on all four corners, and a single exhaust system.
Nineteen forty-eight was the last of the pre-war Oldsmobiles (save the 98), plus it was on the cusp of wagons transitioning from wood to steel bodies, making the object of our AutoHunter Spotlight a dying breed in its time. Add to the fact that this 1948 Oldsmobile 68 Station Wagon is powered by an eight instead of a six and it clearly carries itself with dignified prestige. Why not bid on it now? Because by the time the clock strikes 11:45 a.m. (PDT) on Friday, July 17, 2026, it’ll be too late.
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