Anyone who has followed my writing here over the years, likely knows I don’t have a stash of muscle cars in the garage. I like the foreign jobs and suffer plenty for this allegiance. Still, one aspect of the… more»
Oldsmobile
Sep 12, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
J-2 Triple Carburetors! 1957 Oldsmobile 88
Oldsmobile is a sorely missed marque! They were innovators and brought us the Hydramatic automatic transmission in ’40, and then the overhead valve V8 engine in 1949. They straddled both the near-luxury echelon while incorporating style and performance. Today’s… more»
Sep 9, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Two Engines! 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Project
From 1964 to 1972, the Olds Vista Cruiser was a unique station wagon. Based on the mid-size Cutlass, it had a raised roofline behind the front seat with skylights added for the rear passengers. This unusual body style was… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Drives Like a Dream: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
Finding a classic with a fascinating backstory may not add to its potential value, but it can prove irresistible to some enthusiasts. Such is the case with this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. The seller is its third owner,… more»
Sep 5, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
72k Original Miles: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
Vehicle manufacturers walk a fine line when introducing a new model. Their latest offering must look good (or at least inoffensive) and possess a reliable mechanical package. They tend to adapt existing drivetrain components to achieve that second aim,… more»
Sep 4, 2023 • For Sale • 56 Comments
All Original Muscle: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After witnessing the quick success story Pontiac was experiencing with their new GTO, it didn’t take the design team at Oldsmobile long to figure out they needed a competitor, which resulted in the 442 with the first offering coming… more»
Aug 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightning Rods: 1984 Hurst/Olds Project Driver
The first Hurst Olds was produced in 1968 and the last one was offered in 1984. In between, several models were offered in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. This example is a 1984 Hurst Olds that is in need… more»
Aug 16, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
The Classic Wagon: 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
When it comes to station wagons, America is pretty tough to beat for crafting the ultimate version of a family hauler. The Europeans refined the concept by making wagons entertaining to drive in addition to hauling more cargo than… more»
Aug 15, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
4-Speed Project: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 or 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car in the 1960s and 1970s. It would be popular enough to warrant becoming a series of its own from 1968 to 1971, but it would be an option on the… more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible
The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Package Deal: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Drag Car
Here’s an exciting project pair. Both cars are 1955 Oldsmobiles. One is a non-running Super 88 and was a drag strip car in a former life. The other is a running, “regular” 88 that might have an interesting future… more»
Aug 8, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Aluminum V8 Wagon: 1961 Oldsmobile F-85
The F-85 was Oldsmobile’s first compact car, launched in 1961 on the new “Y” unibody platform it shared with the Pontiac Tempest and Buick Special. It differed from its cousins in that it had a 215 cubic inch aluminum… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Rare Muscle Car: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX
To help provide relief to buyers of performance cars who were paying rising insurance premiums, Oldsmobile came out with the Cutlass Supreme SX for 1970 and 1971. By not having a unique VIN that shouted “muscle car” to insurance… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»
Aug 6, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Boomers Got These Right: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Across our great land, the “OK boomer” battle cry is the latest salvo in the culture war between baby boomers and later generations. While this is not the time to take sides, nor is it the proper forum, I… more»
Aug 5, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Clean 8-Seater: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
I’ve long believed that everybody should have access to the classic car ownership experience. That can prove more challenging for large families, and if you are in that situation, this 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser could be the perfect vehicle…. more»
