It’s easy to understand how the Oldsmobile Cutlass went on to become America’s best-selling car during its fourth generation of production, offering that beautiful GM Colonnade styling that so many buyers seemed to crave later in the seventies decade. … more»
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Lean-To Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, I wrote a post about a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, and waxed on a bit about GM’s big 1977 B-body (full-size) downsizing and how it proved to be a big sales success. Today, I’d like to… more»
Mostly Original 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
After the Oldsmobile Cutlass had enjoyed five highly successful years with its stylish Colonnade body, lots of changes were in store when the downsized fifth generation arrived in 1978, with the car losing considerable size and weight. However, the… more»
Rare Drop-Top: 1966 Oldsmobile Dela 88 Convertible
If you fancy a Florida vacation where you could drive home in a new classic, this 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible is worth a close look. It is a relatively rare vehicle that presents well and features a 425ci… more»
60k Miles? Two-Owner 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
I think anyone with gasoline in their veins was a little sad when Oldsmobile closed its doors for the last time. It doesn’t make any difference that General Motors’ sales couldn’t really support so many brands as their market… more»
Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
Supreme Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Some classics aren’t what they appear to be, which is true of this 1968 Oldsmobile Convertible. It wears badges suggesting it is a 442, but the car is actually a Cutlass S. It presents superbly following a refurbishment in… more»
Better Than A Barn Find? 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday
Update 3/5/26 – This Olds has been relisted here on eBay and bidding is already above the previous high bid. It still hasn’t met the reserve though… From 2/7/26 – What’s better than a barn find? According to the… more»
Rebuilt Lightning Rods: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance from 1968 to 1984 to offer a special breed of muscle car. These were offered sporadically (not every year), but always on a Cutlass and always with a Hurst-supplied shifter. The seller’s 1983 edition… more»
39K Original Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Aeroback
It’s amazing how an otherwise unremarkable car can turn up years later and suddenly look mildly intriguing if not downright cool. The malaise era had the unfortunate effect of putting many vehicles out into the wilderness, and some rightfully… more»
Original 394: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Times were a-changing at the dawn of the 1960s. Vehicle manufacturers were adopting more conservative styling, with the radical fins of the 1950s almost a distant memory. This 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe retains a set of fins,… more»
5k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Being a copywriter, I try to refrain from using the typical words such as “like new,” “showroom new,” and “time capsule” to describe certain old cars that, for some reason, are remarkably well preserved in their original form with… more»
1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel
Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»
















