Oldsmobile

Low Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Carmel, Indiana is the home of this 1977 Olds Delta 88 Royale, a low-mileage original that is sitting here on ebay with an asking price of $11,000 but the tantalizing words, “or best offer” also displayed. If you’re looking… more»

30 Years In A Barn: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS

Looking appropriately Barn Find’y and dusty, you won’t believe how nice this 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS looks once it was found, cleaned up, and put back on the road again by the seller. Yes, this special edition luxury car… more»

Real Barn Find: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Project

1968 was a special time for the 4-4-2, as the car finally achieved its separate stand-alone model status instead of just being an option on the Cutlass, along with the body also getting a redesign this year.  The seller… more»

Updated Survivor? 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

The seller of this beautiful 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire says that it’s a survivor and is pretty much the way it came from the factory, but has been repainted and had a few other upgrades to keep it working and… more»

No Reserve Black Plate: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

In a previous article, I described the Chevrolet Corvair as one of the most significant new models to emerge in post-war America. I based my belief on the company’s “clean” sheet design approach, and the same could be argued… more»

Baked, But Solid: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Brougham Station Wagon

When choosing a project candidate, enthusiasts who aren’t attached to the idea of performing significant rust repairs will often focus on cars from a dry climate. This is understandable because while they often feature baked paint, they are typically… more»

Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo

Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»

Update: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire

UPDATE 01/01/2024: The New Year has hardly begun, and we are confronted with a classic that, on the face of it, appears to be a relist following a non-paying buyer. We previously saw this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire in November… more»

BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible

Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»

W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds

Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»

Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible

Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II.  Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life.  What… more»

Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible

Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»

1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

“You went through the school of hard knocks. So you know a smart buy when you see it. This one is right at home.” That makes little sense unless you know that the brochure photo related to this 1983… more»

Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles

This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»

Fresh Paint! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Xtreme”

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was the company’s and industry’s best-selling nameplate on more than one occasion in the 1970s and 1980s. This sweet example from 1976 has the Cutlass Supreme body but Cutlass S badging on the fenders. And an… more»

Update: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser With 46k Original Miles

UPDATE 12/16/2023: A recent trend has emerged where owners don’t taste success on their first attempt to sell their beloved classic. Some of this may be due to the general market downturn during the past year. However, with the… more»

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