In a robust display of marketing audacity, Oldsmobile conferred multiple labels on each of its cars through the 1960s. Consider the 1968 Oldsmobile 88: it could be a Delmont, a Delta, or a Delta Custom. On top of all… more»
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394 V8 Hard Top: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Most of the late ’50s space age madness had matured by the Kennedy years, and Oldsmobile kept it classy with its full-size lineup for ’63. This mid-range 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday sedan sports abbreviated full-length straight-edge fins cresting… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The vehicle manufacturing industry is probably evolving faster today than at any time in its history. Advances in electronics and battery technology have led to a rise in viable hybrid and electric cars, though it is worth looking to… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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Somebody’s Father’s Oldsmobile – 1997 Aurora
By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller believes that the odometer reading of 57,000 miles is genuine, based… more»
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Pro-Built 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
GTO, Boss 429, GTX, SS 396, ZL1. To the uninitiated, that sentence is little more than an alphabet soup of letters and numbers. However, for classic car enthusiasts, it represents some of the most desirable high-performance cars to emerge… more»
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All Original 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350/4-Speed
By 1970, it became clear to many pundits that if future emissions regulations didn’t kill the muscle car, high insurance rates would. Therefore, in an effort to cater to those who wanted something fun and fast but couldn’t afford… more»
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Better Than A Barn Find? 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday
What’s better than a barn find? According to the seller of this 1956 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday, it’s a car that was bought new and used as a daily driver for thirty-two years, traded in for a new Oldsmobile, refurbished… more»
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57k Mile 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham XS
It was changing time at Oldsmobile in 1978, a year that ushered in a new diesel engine while ushering out the last of the really big, big cars, the Toronado. As a last hurrah, Oldsmobile offered, for its second… more»
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Original 400/4-Speed: 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
This 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 possesses an undeniable “wow” factor. That is understandable, as it has only clocked 2,800 miles since undergoing a meticulous restoration. The builder followed a faithful path, retaining this classic’s original 400ci V8. It is ideal… more»
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Award-Winner: 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Four-Speed
I am not a “get my car judged” kind of collector, but the math alone tells me that a 946 out of 1000 from the Oldsmobile Club of America is a pretty good score, and according to the selling… more»
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Well-Optioned Muscle: 1971 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W30
A case could be made that the rare 4-4-2 with the W30 Performance Package was the strongest muscle car in the General Motors lineup for 1971. In their October 1970 issue, Motor Trend tested pre-production examples of General Motors’ most… more»
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Award Winning Rarity: 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
Whoa, what do we have here? A turbocharged 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire, and it’s a pretty rare bird. I looked into the BF archives and found only one that has been reviewed in the last seven years, and I can’t… more»
