The station wagon was killed by the minivan – true or false? Like so many things in life, it’s a gray area. The advent of the minivan most certainly defeated many a wagon sale. But the real answer derives… more»
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Mar 10, 2024 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Stunning Presentation: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Many cars from the mid to late 1970s spent years in the automotive wilderness. They emerged from factories when emission regulations had taken an enormous bite out of engine power, and performance was typically lackluster. However, that has changed… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
66k Original Miles: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
All of us have a car or two that we wish we had never sold. One of mine was a 1983 Cutlass Supreme that we had for more than a dozen years and it was darn reliable. So, this… more»
Mar 8, 2024 • For Sale • 63 Comments
Untouched Original? 1950 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile began brewing its OHV V8 engine during the 1945-1946 union strike that shut down GM production. Without much to do, Oldsmobile engine developer Gilbert Burrell sketched several new architectures, including a 90° V8. With approval and funding from the… more»
Mar 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
455 V8 Rare Color: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s muscle car craze was the 442 (or 4-4-2). The accepted explanation for the name is that it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The seller’s 1969 edition may be rare… more»
Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
Mar 2, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88
When you compare it to how muscle cars were evolving during the following decade, this 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 doesn’t really look all that muscular on the outside, but when Olds introduced the 88 in 1949 a nice surprise… more»
Mar 1, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
455 Brougham! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Gliding into retirement in a fat Cadillac or other luxury car makes a fitting reward after a long career in the rat race. That’s the story behind this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham Coupe in Williston, Florida. The original… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 47 Comments
One-of-a-Kind! 1959 Cadillac Wagon DeVille
Back in the 1950s, Cadillac made a lot of wild-looking automobiles. But a station wagon wasn’t one of them. Like this 1959 Cadillac “Wagon DeVille” that began life as a 1959 Oldsmobile Fiesta 4-door station wagon. Substantial grafting work… more»
Feb 28, 2024 • For Sale • 51 Comments
371 Tri-Power Project: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta Wagon
The idea of a muscle Wagon must have seemed like an oxymoron to some potential buyers in the 1950s, but Oldsmobile gave the concept a fair shake with the 1957 Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. The standard 371ci V8 under… more»
Feb 24, 2024 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Nice Weekender: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe
Becoming a separate model within Oldsmobile in 1961, the Starfire never came with four doors. Did you “Two doors too many!” folks hear that? This 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire Coupe is a car that most of us can agree with… more»
Feb 23, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
26k Original Miles? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Some enthusiasts acknowledge that tackling a restoration or project build is not viable, setting their sights on purchasing a turnkey classic to park in their garage. This 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme could be an ideal candidate for those seeking… more»
Feb 21, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Last Of The Big Ones: 1976 Oldsmobile 88 Royale
“I like to think of it as the ‘thinking man’s family car‘” so opined Oldsmobile’s 1976 Delta 88 Royale sales brochure. Really? My, how pretentious; I wonder what would constitute the “non-thinking man’s car” – I probably bought a… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
455 Upgrade! 1977 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The year 1977 marked not only the last Colonade-style body for the 4-4-2 but it was also now the only remaining model in the Oldsmobile lineup that still featured that cool NASCAR-inspired sloped treatment on the front end for… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Museum Quality: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Supreme
Life was tough in the seventies if you liked cars that went fast. Between emissions regulations and various fuel crises, new car lots weren’t exactly filled with the most pulse-pounding offerings. There were some interesting choices if you wanted… more»
Feb 15, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
26k Mile Survivor? 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme would dominate Oldsmobile’s lineup for some 30 years. At one point it would be the company’s best-selling automobile as well as the sales leader in its class. This 1973 edition may only have 26,000 miles and… more»
