One of the keys to happiness in the world of car collecting is flexibility. It’s easy to get bogged down in the price of things (new cars on the dealer lot, cars crossing the block at the TV auctions,… more»
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Black Plates And Patina: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I
Oldsmobile’s 1964 line-up was a bit confusing. I’ve covered their models from that year before, and always have to go through a refresher to figure out what’s what. So, with that thought, here we go again. Today’s find is… more»
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Needs Lovin’: 1958 Oldsmobile 98
This majestic sedan was the top-flight offering from Oldsmobile, situated on the company’s longest wheelbase, and saturated with design and convenience features. The 98 hopped from generation to generation with multiple restyles, but Harley Earl’s penmanship seeps from every… more»
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Grandpa’s Car? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
632,000! How’s that for a model production number? Yup, it’s big, and that’s how many 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlasses were assembled – its highest volume model year and one of the highest production models built by any car manufacturer in… more»
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Late-Seventies Muscle: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Compared to the Hurst/Olds offerings from earlier times, the 1979 model doesn’t deliver the same level of performance that could be had by many of its predecessors. What’s important to remember here is the state of the auto industry… more»
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Fun Cruiser: 1971 Buick Skylark
While condition, desirability, rarity, and performance are often cited as key selection criteria when choosing a classic to park in your garage, enjoyment should not only feature on the list, but it should be at or near the top…. more»
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Run It Before Restoring It: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Futuramic Convertible
After WWII ended, the dash to purchase a new car was so overwhelming that no dealer had to do much except take orders: sales were hot even though the same old pre-war sheet metal was all that was on… more»
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Solid Project: 1965 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88 Convertible
Years ago, I saw a solid ’70 LeSabre Convertible parked on the side of the road with a “For Sale” sign in the window. The interior was a disaster and it had no top, but with an asking price… more»
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73k-Mile Diesel Garage Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency
We’ve already featured a couple of nicely preserved tenth-generation Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight coupes on Barn Finds earlier this month, so let’s add another low-mileage survivor to the mix, but this time one that’s diesel-powered. The seller describes this car as… more»
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Solid California 4-Speed Convertible: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
After a rewarding first four years as an options package for the Oldsmobile F-85 and Cutlass, the 4-4-2 earned a place in the brand’s lineup as its own separate model in 1968, a position it held until 1971 when… more»
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1981 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Coupe
It’s Olds 98 (or in this case, Ninety-Eight) two-door coupe week here on Barn Finds, and here’s another beautiful gem in mind-blowing condition. How many “old” vehicles in outstanding condition can still be out there? They somehow keep showing… more»
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28K MIle 1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Coupe
A big, bold maroon over silver over red Olds 98 makes me want to break out my white shoes and white belt again. I mean, not that I ever wore those (whew, that was close). I miss the era… more»
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DOHC Equipped Ragtop! 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Mr. Mitchell G. has found an interesting one for us, it’s a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible with the optional dual overhead cam engine and a reported mileage recording of only 8K. If for no other reason, we don’t… more»
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Barn Find: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-31
One of the most fascinating Oldsmobiles to roll off the line in Lansing was the Cutlass with the W-31 package and its 350 engine, a true all-around street sweeper. Car and Driver tested one in March 1969 and claimed that… more»
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Drive Or Restore? 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
While the Cutlass went on to be one of the most successful GM intermediates during the seventies, it started out as an entry-level compact in the Oldsmobile lineup, though it still offered a sporty appearance and some great-looking lines… more»
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BF Auction: 1950 Oldsmobile 88 Club Sedan
By today’s standards, the 135-horsepower “Rocket” V8 under the hood of a 1950 Oldsmobile 88 would feel as if it were down a thruster or two. Sure, it was the performance bargain of its day, but these days, some… more»
