The 1957 Oldsmobile’s were treated to a restyle over their 1956 counterparts. Yet, sales were down by 12% and below that of Buick as the U.S. economy entered a recession that carried into 1958. The 88, also called the… more»
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Dec 6, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Daily Driver Wagon: 1977 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
UPDATE 12/06/2022: Some owners experience the frustration of going through the entire auction process only to discover that they have fallen foul of a non-paying winning bidder. Such is the case for the owner of this 1977 Oldsmobile Vista… more»
Nov 29, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Luxe Muscle: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
In the 1960s, General Motors brands were outselling every other car maker by a long shot. Performance this strong emboldens: the company decided to introduce a groundbreaking car to move the industry ahead. That arrived in the form of… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 41 Comments
1 Of 1 Concept! 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Chicago Auto Show opened its doors in 1901 and has grown to be the largest and longest-running car show in the United States, with its 115th exposition having taken… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Carport Find: 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30
After an absence of three years, the iconic Hurst/Olds returned to Oldsmobile’s product lineup in 1979. Unlike its predecessors, the company produced this new model entirely in-house, although they utilized Hurst components to justify the model name. The seller… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
One Family Owned: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
When the company introduced the Starfire in 1961, it was Oldsmobile’s most expensive model. A Convertible version joined the fray in 1962, but the price meant it never sold in significant numbers. This 1964 Starfire Convertible is an unmolested… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
Rare Interior? 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
The line between a genuine classic and a humdrum car can be fine. Most people wouldn’t immediately consider a 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham fits into the former category, but this car deserves a closer look. Considering its age,… more»
Nov 21, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
56 Years In Hiding: 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88
The Oldsmobile Super 88 was a combination of the 88 and 98 series. It shared its wheelbase, length, and platform with the entry-level 88 but had the engine specifications of the 98 (also spelled out Eighty-Eight and Ninety-Eight). If… more»
Nov 16, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Simply Stunning: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Owning a vehicle that allows the entire family to experience the classic motoring experience offers a wonderful bonding opportunity, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is ideal for that role. It presents superbly, and its third-row seating provides accommodation… more»
Nov 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Only 19,800 Miles: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
After one run through eBay’s auction process, this Oldsmobile missed the seller’s reserve by just a hair, ending on Nov 2 at $15,600. So this time, he has decided to conduct a no-reserve auction in hopes that the price… more»
Nov 13, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Swivel Seats: 18k Mile 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 455
Usually the Barn Finds that we locate are projects that have experienced some level of neglect over the years. That is not the case with this 18,600 mile 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. This car looks immaculate in the pictures and… more»
Nov 12, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
20 Years In Storage: 1954 Oldsmobile 98 Starfire Convertible
You’re looking at Oldsmobile’s most prestigious offering in 1954: the Ninety-Eight Starfire convertible of which only about 6,800 were produced. I’d like to know how many are around today. The seller is very scant with details and the history… more»
Nov 10, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
27k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground with its original Toronado, producing the first American front-wheel-drive model since the demise of Cord in 1937. Working on the theory that you don’t fix something if it isn’t broken, they continued the drivetrain combination… more»
Nov 9, 2022 • For Sale • 2 Comments
A Trio of Projects: 1956 Oldsmobile 98s
The seller’s father no doubt had an affinity for the 1956 Oldsmobile 98 (also Ninety-Eight). He managed to collect at least three of them, two of which are convertibles. He opted to restore one (though unfinished) while the other… more»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Oddball Assortment: Mercury Capri Collection
The Mercury Capri is one of those cars that seemingly had the hallmarks for becoming an enthusiast favorite but never quite ascended beyond mild cult status. Intended to become a formidable opponent to the Mazda Miata, it had the… more»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»
