In a previous article, I described the Chevrolet Corvair as one of the most significant new models to emerge in post-war America. I based my belief on the company’s “clean” sheet design approach, and the same could be argued… more»
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Baked, But Solid: 1981 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Brougham Station Wagon
When choosing a project candidate, enthusiasts who aren’t attached to the idea of performing significant rust repairs will often focus on cars from a dry climate. This is understandable because while they often feature baked paint, they are typically… more»
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Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile? 1988 Toronado Trofeo
Introduced in 1966, the Oldsmobile Toronado was GM’s first entry into front-wheel-drive. It was a lavish automobile that became popular in the personal luxury segment. By the mid-1980s, sales were in decline, so the Olds gurus added the sporty… more»
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Update: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
UPDATE 01/01/2024: The New Year has hardly begun, and we are confronted with a classic that, on the face of it, appears to be a relist following a non-paying buyer. We previously saw this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire in November… more»
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BF Auction: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85 Convertible
Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass to its model range in 1961 and immediately scored a sales success. Initially only offered in 4-door Sedan and Station Wagon forms, the F-85 Convertible joined the range in late 1962. Our feature car is… more»
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W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds
Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»
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Postwar Dream Boat: 1946 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
Imagine you are one of the hundreds of thousands who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Somehow you have survived the horrors of war and are now headed home to re-start your life. What… more»
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Stunning Driver: 1967 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
Buying a classic Convertible in the dead of winter may not seem logical, but it could be the ideal time to park one in your garage. Prices tend to drop slightly during cold months, and securing one now allows… more»
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1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
“You went through the school of hard knocks. So you know a smart buy when you see it. This one is right at home.” That makes little sense unless you know that the brochure photo related to this 1983… more»
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Assortment of 1970s, 1980s and 1990s Vehicles
This collection is newer than most you find. Rather than focusing on the 1950s or the 1960s, this bunch is no older than 44 years. And as new as 24 years. There seems to be no rhyme or reason… more»
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Fresh Paint! 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Xtreme”
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was the company’s and industry’s best-selling nameplate on more than one occasion in the 1970s and 1980s. This sweet example from 1976 has the Cutlass Supreme body but Cutlass S badging on the fenders. And an… more»
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Update: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser With 46k Original Miles
UPDATE 12/16/2023: A recent trend has emerged where owners don’t taste success on their first attempt to sell their beloved classic. Some of this may be due to the general market downturn during the past year. However, with the… more»
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Chet Wilson Built 455: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The mid-sixties were some fun times at GM when it came to muscle cars, with Pontiac’s GTO paving the way for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 to follow shortly thereafter. The first-year Olds offering got you the 330 V8 engine standard… more»
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Nicest One Left? 1974 Oldsmobile 98 Regency
Big and luxurious, and having just two doors and that beautiful waterfall grille, this two-owner 1974 Oldsmobile 98, or Ninety-Eight, Regency is one gorgeous automobile. The longest Olds 98 of all at 232.4 inches, this posh cruiser can be… more»
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Nova Alternative: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile needed a compact car in the 1970s, so it jumped on the Chevy Nova bandwagon. Just as Pontiac had done with the Ventura/Phoenix and Buick and Buick with the Apollo/Skylark. Sure, some of the sheet metal was different,… more»
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1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme with 9k Genuine Miles!
Every classic car has a backstory, and some are more fascinating than others. The seller provides little information regarding the history of this 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, so we are in the dark about how a car with forty-five… more»
