When Oldsmobile introduced the 1966 Toronado, it wasn’t just another personal luxury coupe — it was a technological statement. This was GM’s first modern front-wheel-drive production car, and it arrived wrapped in dramatic, futuristic styling that still turns heads… more»
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39K Original Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Aeroback
It’s amazing how an otherwise unremarkable car can turn up years later and suddenly look mildly intriguing if not downright cool. The malaise era had the unfortunate effect of putting many vehicles out into the wilderness, and some rightfully… more»
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Original 394: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Times were a-changing at the dawn of the 1960s. Vehicle manufacturers were adopting more conservative styling, with the radical fins of the 1950s almost a distant memory. This 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday Coupe retains a set of fins,… more»
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5k-Mile Time Capsule: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Being a copywriter, I try to refrain from using the typical words such as “like new,” “showroom new,” and “time capsule” to describe certain old cars that, for some reason, are remarkably well preserved in their original form with… more»
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1,800 Miles? 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham Diesel
Are you an Oldsmobile fan who’s disgruntled because you can’t find anything from your favorite brand on the lot anymore? Are you a personal luxury coupe buyer who hasn’t been able to find a decent American big coupe since… more»
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Stretched and Solid: 1961 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Limousine
When the fifth generation of the Oldsmobile 88 was introduced as a 1961 model, the restyled body was already quite large, measuring in at just a hair under 18 feet in length. However, that wasn’t long enough to meet… more»
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Stunning Restoration: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Some classics are so stunning that it seems impossible to identify their greatest attribute. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior and the potent V8 under the hood,… more»
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Nice Driver! 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Holiday Coupe
In a robust display of marketing audacity, Oldsmobile conferred multiple labels on each of its cars through the 1960s. Consider the 1968 Oldsmobile 88: it could be a Delmont, a Delta, or a Delta Custom. On top of all… more»
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394 V8 Hard Top: 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
Most of the late ’50s space age madness had matured by the Kennedy years, and Oldsmobile kept it classy with its full-size lineup for ’63. This mid-range 1963 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Holiday sedan sports abbreviated full-length straight-edge fins cresting… more»
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Drives Like A Dream: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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89k Original Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The vehicle manufacturing industry is probably evolving faster today than at any time in its history. Advances in electronics and battery technology have led to a rise in viable hybrid and electric cars, though it is worth looking to… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Deluxe
When this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado showed up on the tips list (thanks to Barn Finder PRA4SNW), I knew I was powerless to resist picking it up. You see, I have this car bookmarked on my various devices because I’m… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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Somebody’s Father’s Oldsmobile – 1997 Aurora
By the late ’80s, most Oldsmobiles were virtual carbon copies of their Buick counterparts. Even Chevy Chase mentions spotting an “Oldsmobuick” in the detective movie Fletch. Olds buyers of the day generally sported gray or blue hair, kept a… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller believes that the odometer reading of 57,000 miles is genuine, based… more»
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Pro-Built 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
GTO, Boss 429, GTX, SS 396, ZL1. To the uninitiated, that sentence is little more than an alphabet soup of letters and numbers. However, for classic car enthusiasts, it represents some of the most desirable high-performance cars to emerge… more»
