“Very clean NO RUST” so opines the seller of this 1959 Oldsmobile Super 88 station wagon. I suppose rust is an object, subject to further defining but I see plenty of the surface kind adorning the horizontal surfaces of… more»
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Nov 19, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Rare Rusty Oldsmobile Project: 1974 Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. They were built sporadically between 1968 and 1984, based on the then-current mid-size Cutlass. The 1974 edition saw only 1,800 copies made and used the Colonnade body design employed… more»
Nov 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
1 Of 4,273: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
When compared to some of the other Oldsmobile 442 offerings throughout history, the car was just a shadow of its former self by 1986 in the performance department, especially thinking back to the early days when a big block… more»
Nov 18, 2024 • For Sale • 24 Comments
El Camino Wannabe: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
And now for something from the “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” department. The listing is a bit misleading as it describes this Oldsmobile El Camino-like truck as both a ’66 edition and a ’70 – it… more»
Nov 15, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Glass Galore! 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Station Wagon
When it comes to station wagons that offer enjoyment for the entire family no matter where they’re sitting, the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser with its elevated roof and skylights certainly deserves a shout-out for including the rear occupants as part… more»
Nov 14, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Big, Brown, Beautiful: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
When one considers Oldsmobile’s 2004, last-gasp model, the Alero, compared to the product line-up and lofty position that GM’s middle division held in 1968, the year this fabulous Toronado was assembled, one has to shake one’s head. What in… more»
Nov 13, 2024 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Grandma Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Back in the day, Oldsmobile played the numbers game as the F-85, 88, and 98 were the order of business in the 1960s. The 88s were the full-size family cars, while the 98s were luxury automobiles. There were various… more»
Nov 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rocket V8 Project: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
Except for Cadillac, the other GM divisions got on the Chevrolet Nova bandwagon in the early 1970s. The popular Bow-Tie compact spawned the Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo, and Oldsmobile Omega. Olds got in on the act in 1973 with… more»
Nov 11, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Fully Loaded: 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Buyers typically handed over the cash for Station Wagons as practical family transport. However, this 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser demonstrates that it was possible to combine that inherent practicality with luxury. From its third-row seating to its range of… more»
Nov 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Factory 455: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
You don’t have to look long or hard to realize that the first owner wasn’t afraid to splash their cash when ordering this 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The range-topping V8 is the most obvious sign, while the interior is… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Number 12! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2(?)
By 1972, Oldsmobile’s 4-4-2 package could be ordered on any V8 Cutlass, and only paperwork dating to the original order or sale distinguishes a real 4-4-2 that year. This 1972 Oldsmobile in Fall River, Massachusetts might be a 4-4-2,… more»
Nov 6, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
52K Original Miles: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon
There are vehicles in our orbit that we used to see practically everywhere and are now very much extinct. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera is a terrific example of such a car that was quite popular back in the day,… more»
Nov 4, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Four-Speed Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
For your consideration: The 1964-1967 General Motors A-Body is the most versatile collector car on the market. Allow me to explain. Four different GM divisions offered their own versions of the platform that had their own distinctive flavors. They… more»
Nov 3, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Olds Powered Hot Rod Bargain: 1940 Ford Coupe
Over 80 years since the last one rolled off the assembly line, the 1940 Ford is still highly regarded by collectors. Of the many body styles, the coupe version has become an American icon. Bathed in the legend of… more»
Oct 28, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Pace Car Replica Project: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
For the fourth time in the decade, Oldsmobile was chosen in 1977 to pace the field at the Indianapolis 500. The race edition of the Delta 77 Royale piloted by actor James Garner came with a Targa Top for… more»
Oct 27, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
One of 3,001: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
It’s too bad that all things must inevitably come to an end: Take Oldsmobile, for example. In its long life, it designed, assembled, and sold many memorable machines. Every once in a while, it would team up with Hurst… more»
