To Southerners, our everyday car is just that regardless of season. The lack of frequent salt exposures in the winter tends to make the lower regions of our vehicles last a bit longer, giving us precious time to jump… more»
Oldsmobile
Super Survivor: 1960 Oldsmobile 88
Mr. and Mrs. T., that’s who I think of every time I spot a 1960 Oldsmobile Super 88. They were an older, childless couple who lived across the street from me from my earliest years, up through the conclusion… more»
88k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
Pontiac established itself as the performance arm of the General Motors empire during the 1960s, releasing what many believe to be the first muscle car in its GTO. Other brands wanted “in” on the action, including Oldsmobile. Its answer… more»
Super Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Bubble Top
General Motors warmly embraced the “Bubble Top” look in the early 1960s, producing cars across its various marques that appeared remarkably light and elegant for their size. One of these was the 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Coupe, and our… more»
Rocket Rag Top: 1969 Oldsmobile 98
Usually covering an Oldsmobile on BF means a 442, a Toronado, maybe a standard Cutlass, but a Ninety-Eight? Not so much so. Throw in the top-down feature, and now you have something really interesting – large and in charge… more»
Reasonable Project: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
What’s so special about this 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88? Ostensibly, nothing. Once, a time ago, you wouldn’t have even noticed it because they were everywhere. Oldsmobile sold about a half million cars (seventh place) in ’64 and 60K were… more»
Nice Looking Project: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
On nine occasions between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for special editions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. The last iterations came in 1983-84 and are noted for their (somewhat) gimmicky Lighting Rods Shifters. This ‘84… more»
Original Paint: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
When a seller provides almost no written information about a car’s background, sometimes the photos can instead convey the story of whether or not that vehicle was either abused or loved and cared for. This 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado here… more»
455 SX! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Oldsmobile’s sporty SX package added style and performance to your Cutlass Supreme coupe or convertible including rear bumper exhaust cutouts, special trim and badges, and a stout 455 V8. This specimen in Prior Lake, Minnesota comes to market as… more»
Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»
Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass
“Meet the Olds F-85 Cutlass. A sweet-handling sports coupe with bucket seats and high-performance 185-H.P. Cutlass aluminum V8 at no extra cost! Cutlass – even the name is exciting! And excitement turns into action when you slip into those… more»
$600! 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad-442
“Talk about your new Cutlass Calais and phrases like, “How’d you ever afford this?” come up. It’s understandable, given that Cutlass Calais’ looks and performance belies its price.” So says a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais brochure. This car goes… more»
Restored W-30 Clone? 1970 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s entry into the 1960s mid-size muscle car market. And it would remain a fixture there through the end of rear-wheel-drive in these hot cars (1987). Its name is commonly considered an abbreviation for… more»
















