I’m a sucker for good stories – especially old car stories. That’s why I enjoy going to car shows and talking to car owners. Most will gladly open up and tell you all about their car if you ask… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
While the Cutlass went on to be one of the most successful GM intermediates during the seventies, it started out as an entry-level compact in the Oldsmobile lineup, though it still offered a sporty appearance and some great-looking lines… more»
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Rust-Free 1962 Oldsmobile F85 Convertible
I wasn’t born with lottery luck; some people always win at the slot machines and on scratch-off tickets, but I’ve never been one of them (I have a feeling most of us aren’t). That doesn’t, however, stop me from… more»
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Bring Offers: 1970 Oldsmobile F-85 W-31
When a seller lists a classic project with muscle credentials and says they might consider offers, it guarantees that potential buyers will sit up and take notice. Such is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile F-85. The seller set… more»
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Cheap Cruiser? 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The F85 began as Oldsmobile’s new compact car in 1961. It was promoted to mid-size status in 1964 and the Cutlass nameplate would quickly become a series of its own. The seller’s 1966 edition is said to run well… more»
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215 Aluminum V8: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
The F-85 was Oldsmobile’s first compact automobile and the Cutlass was the top trim level. It was only in production for three years (1961 to 1963) before General Motors promoted all of its non-Chevrolet compacts to mid-sized vehicles in… more»
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Aluminum V8 Wagon: 1961 Oldsmobile F-85
The F-85 was Oldsmobile’s first compact car, launched in 1961 on the new “Y” unibody platform it shared with the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. It differed from its cousins in that it had a 215 cubic inch aluminum… more»
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Rare 4-Speed! 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
Along with Pontiac and Buick, Oldsmobile joined the compact car competition in 1961, sharing a new platform with the Tempest and Special. Taking advantage of the “jet age” rage of the 1950s and 1960s, the car was similarly named… more»
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25k Documented Miles: 1964 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Station Wagon
When an owner makes what appears to be an outrageous claim about their low-mileage classic, I tend to look at such statements with skepticism. However, when they can back such claims with comprehensive documentation, that’s a game-changer. Such is… more»
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No Reserve: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The owner of this 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 found the vehicle hidden away in a barn. It isn’t clear how long it had been sitting, but when he dragged it into the light of day, he received a pleasant… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»
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Aluminum V8: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
While the early compacts launched by American Motors and Studebaker were rather ordinary, some of General Motors’ versions were not. For example, the Chevy Corvair used an air-cooled, rear-mounted engine, while the Oldsmobile F-85 had an aluminum, high compression… more»
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Sharp Cutlass: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
It’s Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass month here at Barn Finds! I’m kidding, but we recently saw a “patina”-heavy example, and here is another 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass that appears to need some help in the paint department. The seller has… more»
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Rocket V8: 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
The Cutlass is a fabled name in the Oldsmobile family and was one of the most popular intermediates throughout the ‘70s and ‘80s. Few remember that it started out as a compact called the F-85 and Cutlass was an… more»
