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Oldsmobile in WWII: Balancing War Production and 1942 Car Innovation

During World War II, Oldsmobile contributed to the war effort by manufacturing over 40 million artillery shells, 120,000 cannons, anti-tank cannons, machine guns, and aircraft landing gear. At the same time, Oldsmobile wanted to reassure American car buyers that "new" vehicles would remain available despite the country’s wartime commitments. The promotional film "You Can Always Count on an Oldsmobile," produced by Wilding Picture Productions for General Motors (GM) Oldsmobile division, did just that. Oldsmobile’s engineers were committed to innovation, and this film let Americans know that even though Oldsmobile was prioritizing wartime support, new B-44 cars were being made in the remaining facilities for 1942. By reusing frames from previous car models and experimenting with alternative materials, they worked to develop improved models during the production pause. In the film, the 1942 Dynamic Cruiser and the 1942 Custom Cruiser are highlighted along with special features of each car — Double Duty Bumpers, Fuselage Fenders, Dreadnaught Frame, and strong engines. Oldsmobiles are run through comparison tests to show the safety, power and durability of the cars including hydra-matic drive with a slogan of "Keeping America safe and keeping America on the move." #FunFact – Due to a production halt from February 1942 to October 1945 for World War II, Oldsmobile did not release any fully new models during this period. What they did do is to commemorate the company’s 44th anniversary, Oldsmobile added a small “B-44” badge on the grilles of its final 1942 models. These cars were sometimes referred to as "new" models, even though they were technically 1942 models. For availability and licensing inquiries, please contact: https://www.globalimageworks.com/contact Ref: S137 (pt 1) and S138 (pt 2)