Though Oldsmobile had the 442 to compete in the mid-size muscle car arena of the late 1960s, they added one more product to the mix in 1970. It was the Rallye 350, using a smaller engine than the other… more»
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May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
So Cal Personal Luxury: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
There was once a huge segment of the automotive market that catered to the driver in a semi-luxurious way. The personal luxury coupe segment was as hot as the SUV segment today, and no automaker was more aggressive in… more»
May 17, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
49k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The demise of new domestically-produced Station Wagons means American buyers must turn their attention to classics to avoid climbing aboard a van or an SUV. This has seen values rise, but with no signs of the trend easing, the… more»
May 14, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Dirt Floor Barn Find: 1961 Oldsmobile Super 88
The 88 (also Eighty Eight) was Oldsmobile’s “bread ‘n butter” car between 1949 and the rest of the 20th Century. It was both an entry- and mid-level product leading up to top-of-the-line 98. The cars were redesigned in 1961… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Field Find Muscle: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
The 4-4-2 (also 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It was produced between 1964 and 1987, or as long as rear-wheel-drive was still applicable to these intermediate automobiles. By 1972, some of the beef had begun… more»
May 8, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Frame-Off Restoration: 1949 Oldsmobile Futuramic 88 Convertible
Some people have said that Oldsmobile didn’t carry that brand in deference to the company’s founder, but it reflected the demographic most attracted to its products. However, that statement loses some of its punch when you look at cars… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
41K-Mile 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Holiday Coupe
Oldsmobile restyled the second-generation 88 with a wraparound rear window and windshield, and lower, longer bodies. They were still on the B-body chassis, but they looked thoroughly modern and the design has held up well over the decades. The… more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
365HP 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
At 18 feet long, this 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 convertible is big, but the length isn’t the only big part of this car, it also has a big engine with big horsepower and the interior is big on options…. more»
May 5, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Entombed Since 2001: 1949 Oldsmobile Fastback
Imagine the excitement and anticipation that archaeologists experienced when opening King Tut’s tomb. Car lovers kind of experience the same feelings, both good and bad. Picture yourself charged with the task of clearing out a relative’s estate. You open… more»
May 2, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
44K-Mile Survivor: 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
With just 44,000 miles and almost loaded to the gills, not to mention being a one-owner car, this 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera S with the FE-3 suspension package looks like a very nice example of a car that was… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
One Year Only Color: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
It is common for manufacturers to produce a unique paint shade for a special edition vehicle, but it is less so for a regular production model. This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass falls into the second category, and its impressive presentation… more»
Apr 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Fully Loaded: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Ford created the Personal Luxury Car segment with its Thunderbird, and by the 1960s, every manufacturer wanted its slice of the fairly lucrative pie. Oldsmobile joined the fray in 1966 with its First Generation Toronado, breaking new ground in… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Turbo Surprise! 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
Nothings says “pile in the convertible; we’re going for ice cream!” like a full-sized American two-door drop-top from the ’50s to ’70s, and this white whale in Attleboro, Massachusetts certainly looks ready for a leisurely cruise to the ice… more»
Apr 22, 2023 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Rare Indy Pace Car: 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
It has been a longstanding tradition for a domestic production car to be selected for the honor of pacing the Indianapolis 500. Not only does the selection expose millions of race fans to a new automobile, but several special… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
1,313 Miles? 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado
This 1988 Oldsmobile Toronado is from an interesting era, but I guess every era is interesting in one way or another. GM downsized the fourth-generation (1986-1992) Toronado just as gas prices dropped below $1.00 a gallon. The seller has… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Real U-Code 455: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
1972 was anything but a pinnacle year for muscle cars in general, with high-priced insurance and increasing emission standards creating a dual whammy that was really starting to take its toll on the decline of performance-oriented vehicles by this… more»
