General Motors downsized its mid-size cars in 1978 in response to the need to squeeze more miles out of a gallon of gasoline. That included the popular Oldsmobile Cutlass which became shorter and lighter and could get the job… more»
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Oct 25, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
As Good As It Gets! 1947 Oldsmobile Dynamic 76
Many postwar (’46-’48) domestic cars were really carry-overs from the pre-war era. Oldsmobile’s big metamorphosis occurred in ’49 with modern (read: less frumpy) designs and an all-new overhead valve V8 engine. In ’47, however, we still had yesteryear designs… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Four-Speed Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The General Motors A-Body is, to many, the archetypal muscle car. Although the GTO is credited with launching the muscle car era, the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was nearly in lock step, with a surprisingly spry 330 cubic-inch small block in… more»
Oct 24, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Family-Style Muscle Car: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Remember the old sales slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile”? Cars like this might have inspired those words if such a configuration was available in 1967. This Cutlass 4-door sedan probably left the factory with a 330 cubic inch V8… more»
Oct 23, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
It is fair to say that as the 1970s progressed and engine power dropped, many manufacturers and buyers began focusing on comfort and luxury. That thinking spawned cars like this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham. It features the range-topping… more»
Oct 19, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
455/4-Speed Barn Find: 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
Colonnade styling was all the rage at GM dealers back in 1973, with several of the brand’s popular models getting a fresh new body, which included the Oldsmobile Cutlass. Some great news was that the 4-4-2 package could still… more»
Oct 12, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Quarter-Century Later: 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile rolled out a new kind of personal luxury automobile in 1966, the Toronado. What made it different was that it was the first U.S. production front-wheel-drive car since the Cord 810/812 of 1936 and 1937. Across four generations,… more»
Oct 10, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Unfinished Business: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Supreme was added to the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass roster in 1966. It would go on to compete in the personal luxury car segment dominated by GM products like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Chevy Monte Carlo. However, it… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop Coupe 455 V8
1973 Oldsmobile literature touted the over two-ton weight of the Delta 88 line, saying that some other cars give you “less heft, less wheelbase, and (we believe) less built-in value.” As most of us know, 1973 was when the… more»
Oct 8, 2024 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Rare W31: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
In the 1960s (and later), the Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was Oldsmobile’s mid-size performance car, based on the Cutlass. And for certain years you could also order the Hurst/Olds edition. But you could also add some spice to a… more»
Oct 7, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models. However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»
Oct 6, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
“Open To Offers”: 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
General Motors was in the midst of their “badge engineering” heyday when the downsized third-generation Oldsmobile Toronado was in production, but the General somehow managed to give it (and its platform-mates the Riviera and Eldorado) a personality of its… more»
Oct 4, 2024 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Factory Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop
Some classics that appear on our desks at Barn Finds are so staggeringly beautiful that we struggle to know where to start. Such is the case with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Hardtop, although its amazing presentation is no… more»
Oct 2, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
1 of 220 Sunroof Coupe! 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile
Despite this plain white specimen’s low-key appearance, nobody bought a Hurst/Olds as a sleeper. These white and gold beauties flaunted their performance intentions for all to see. If it checks out, this 1972 Hurst Oldsmobile in Medina, Ohio stands… more»
Oct 1, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
425 V8 Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme joined the Oldsmobile lineup in 1966 and would go on to be one of the industry’s best-selling mid-size cars over the next 30 years. It began life as an option on the Olds Cutlass but was… more»
Sep 30, 2024 • Auctions • 16 Comments
BF Auction: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Locating a project candidate that doesn’t require hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars in rust repairs can be challenging. However, this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible ticks the right boxes for potential buyers. It is rock-solid, complete, and features… more»
