One noteworthy highlight in the Oldsmobile lineup for ’77 was the Toronado, since it didn’t undergo significant downsizing like many others, though it too would receive a chop for the third generation in 1979. Unless you count the XSR… more»
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Low Mileage 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The height of the GM A-bodies was in 1970, before federal safety and emissions requirements really started to chip away at looks and performance. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is a classic car that, pretty much throughout its entire generational… more»
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One Owner 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S
I’ve always wondered about GM’s naming convention, especially in regard to the GMC Sierra and Olds Ciera. They sound similar but have different histories and meanings. This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S Coupe can be found here on Facebook… more»
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Upgraded 403: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
I don’t know a single enthusiast who wants their classic to have less power. More is always better, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser delivers. The seller pulled its original 350ci V8 and slotted in a 403ci powerplant that… more»
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Colonnade Cruiser: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
My grandfather bought a new Cutlass Supreme in 1973. His Oldsmobile was brown inside and out, a four-door sedan, and it served him well as his daily driver until he gave up driving in his eighties. I remember one… more»
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Personal Luxury: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
I’m going to go out on a limb and say whoever gets this car will be lucky. Based on the pictures and information, it will likely go higher than the current $9,000 bid. The auction ends on November 7th,… more»
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BF Auction: 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
With a Camaro LT1 under the hood, this 1982 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham blends comfort and performance. It has been in the seller’s family for about 35 years and is now offered here on Barn Finds in Grand Rapids, Michigan,… more»
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Best Selling Car? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was America’s best-selling car for two years, 1975-1976. Some controversy remains over the best-selling car in 1977, with some saying the Chevrolet Impala/Caprice edged out the Cutlass with over 650,000 units sold. But that technically combines… more»
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385 Horses Up Front: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile engineers had been experimenting with front-wheel drive since 1958, originally intending to introduce it on a smaller, less expensive car, possibly the F-85. But the technology was costly to develop, and management decided it made more sense in… more»
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Compact Olds: 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
Today, if you think of a compact car, you may think of a Subaru Impreza, Honda Civic, Kia K4, or Hyundai Elantra. For an American-made option, you may think of the Ford Focus, Chevy Cruze, or Tesla Model 3…. more»
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Running and Driving Project: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
Oldsmobile badged numerous automobiles with the number 88 over the years, but one that rarely comes up in Olds enthusiast conversations is the Jetstar. That’s probably because it lasted only three model years, and that was quite some time… more»
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Nova In A Tuxedo: 1974 Oldsmobile Omega
When most people think of a GM X body from the 1970s, they picture a Chevy Nova, but Oldsmobile had its own version that is a lot harder to find today. This 1974 Oldsmobile Omega coupe has undergone a… more»
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Rocket-Powered Luxury: 1963 Oldsmobile 98
First introduced in 1941, the flagship of the Oldsmobile lineup was the Ninety-Eight, the “9” representing Oldsmobile’s larger Series 90 body and the “8” its straight-eight-cylinder engine. By 1963, the car had evolved considerably, but it remained Oldsmobile’s top-of-the-line… more»
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Original Documentation! 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass
I chose to review this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass for two reasons: first, it’s not a 442, and second, it’s all original and hasn’t been poorly modified (hacked up?) into something it isn’t. This Granite Falls, Washington, garage dweller looks… more»
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Ran When Parked: 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1974 Oldsmobile Toronado is a genuine barn find that has sat in the same spot for thirty-five years. Unsurprisingly, it doesn’t run, and the new owner will need a trailer to take this classic home. It’s unclear whether… more»
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Lazy Boy Comfort: 1985 Oldsmobile 98 Brougham
Generally, most of what we cover here on BF are old cars, but what defines an “old” ride? At first blush, I have a tough time classifying a 1985 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Brougham as an “old” car. But wait… more»
