1946 Olds sedanette

• As ordered by the Federal government, Oldsmobile ceased auto production from 1942 (February 3,1942) until 1945 (October 15, 1945) in order to manufacture material during World War II; • War in Europe ended on 8 May 1945; • 1st atomic bomb was dropped on 6 August 1945; • Japan surrendered on 14 August 1945; • Post WW2 Oldsmobile production commenced on 15 October 1945; and • A United Auto Worker's (UAW) strike prevented Oldsmobile production from 21st November 1945 to 1st April 1946. This car serial #713 is one of only 3,498 units produced between 15th October 1945 and 21st November 1945