Over a century has passed, but the 1913 Oakland Model 40 still whispers stories of an age when the automobile was new, daring, and full of promise. This five-passenger touring car was built to carry families and adventurers alike—its long wheelbase giving it a stately presence on the road.
Under its hood lies a robust four-cylinder engine, the kind of mechanical heart that demanded skill and patience to coax into life. In 1913, the Model 40 stood at the top of Oakland’s four-cylinder line, a flagship among its siblings.
Its coachwork was elegant and purposeful, built to carry five in relative comfort across dusty roads and early highways alike. Even today, the lines convey dignity, the fenders whispering of wind and grit.
But this car is more than just metal and wood—it’s a time capsule, a moving artifact. When its starter spins, when the throttle breathes, you don’t just hear a machine—you hear echoes of a time when driving was both a thrill and a statement of belief in the future.
