General Motors redesigned its mid-size automobiles in 1968, and the next five years would be some of their best sales periods. That included the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass, of which more than 14,000 copies were convertibles in ‘68. That’s what… more»
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Junior Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
By 1970, the biggest obstacle facing the muscle car market was insurance premiums. Providers had figured out the extra risk associated with ownership of a Pontiac GTO or Chevelle SS 396. So, insurance rates took off. Oldsmobile introduced the… more»
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Tasteful Upgrades: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
This front-on shot demonstrates that this 1965 Oldsmobile 442 isn’t totally original. The LED headlights are only the first of a wide range of upgrades the seller performed during a meticulous refurbishment. The result is a classic that not… more»
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Well-Optioned 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
The truly evocative model names in the auto industry today seem to be holdovers from a bygone era: Mustang, Charger, Silverado, and not too much else. What is an Envista? A K5? An A7? Regardless of how exciting or… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
At the end of the 1960s, buyers could choose from so many muscle cars that it made their heads spin. Factor in pony cars with large-capacity V8s under the hood, and the situation became overwhelming. It was against this… more»
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6,648 Miles! 1987 Oldsmobile 442
All 1980s GM G-Body “Muscle Cars” are popular these days, as the kids of 1987 who wanted a Monte Carlo SS, Pontiac 2+2, Oldsmobile 442, or Buick Grand National are often in the position to finally buy one. The… more»
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55K Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Think of all the new cars that were introduced in 1965: the Mustang, a completely new GM full-size line for all brands, new full-size Chrysler products, new big Fords, a new Corvair. It’s a long list. Therefore, it’s no… more»
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42K-Mile Barn Find: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
How’s this for a barn find? This dusty 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS can be found posted here on craigslist in the Spokane, Washington area, and they’re asking $21,500. I always wonder what the extra $500 is for, negotiation? It’ll… more»
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Possibly Perfect: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
It probably seems like a loaded question, but how much would you pay for a perfect example of an iconic 1960s American muscle car? There is no definitive answer, because it largely depends on the make and model of… more»
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60K Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors’ luxury-coupe triumvirate of the Buick Riviera, Cadillac Eldorado, and Oldsmobile Toronado was arguably, in terms of sales, styling, and market appeal, at its apex from 1979-85. While most of us love the 1960s examples of all those… more»
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Sedan With 27k Miles
This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Sedan makes it feel like Old Friends Week. That is because the seller confirms that they purchased this survivor after spotting it on Barn Finds in 2024. Little has changed since then, with only… more»
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One-Owner 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Holiday Coupe
It’s always sad to buy a car from an estate, but it’s a good feeling to buy that car knowing that it will be given a good home that the previous owner would approve of. I hope that’s the… more»
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California Story: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There’s something entertaining about reading a craigslist ad written by someone who clearly spent real time and money turning a car into exactly what they wanted. This 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme listed in Southern California feels like one of… more»
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43k-Mile Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile F-85
The Oldsmobile F-85 debuted in 1961 at General Motors as a “senior” compact, alongside the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. All three cars became mid-size automobiles in 1964, shifting from unibody to body-on-frame construction. This 1965 edition is said… more»
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Barn Find: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais 500 Pace Car
How’s that for a barn find?! “Hey, why didn’t the guy hose it off first at the very least?!?!?!” I know a few of you are thinking that, and I get it. I also like nice, clean vehicles, but… more»
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Higher Miles: Nice 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The popular rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme bowed out in 1988. But not before its front-wheel drive replacement was introduced. First available only as a coupe, a 4-door sedan and a convertible were added later. We owned a 1990… more»
