The Toronado would be Oldsmobile’s entrant in the personal luxury car segment in 1966. It shared the E-platform that the Buick Riviera introduced in 1963, but it would employ front-wheel-drive, unlike its GM sibling. It would be the first… more»
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Apr 14, 2022 • Auctions • 5 Comments
Serious Muscle: 1969 Hurst/Olds 455
Beginning in the late 1960s, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to build a series of limited production cars, all based on the mid-size Cutlass/F-85 platform. They would be available nine times between 1968 and 1984 with several breaks in-between…. more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Parked Since 1981: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
If you ever doubted the ongoing supply of desirable Barn Finds, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 may help to allay your fears. The owner recently located it squirreled away in a barn, a spot it had occupied for four decades…. more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 7 Comments
Limited Production: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (aka the 442) was a muscle car produced by the GM division between 1964 and 1987. Its last run as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle was in 1985-87 after Oldsmobile and Hurst had parted company following the 1983-84… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Raised Roof Wagon: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was an upscale mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile from 1964-77. Earlier models are known for their fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights over the second-row seating with sun visors for those passengers, plus a raised roof behind the… more»
Apr 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Year Only: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
The term “rare” gets bandied about so much when referencing old cars that it has become about as meaningful as just saying “old”. And there can be variability around what constitutes rarity but I’d have to say that the… more»
Apr 6, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Real Barn Find: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it comes to automobiles that were truly ahead of their time, the Oldsmobile Toronado shines brightly in both the engineering and styling departments. When the car was introduced in 1966, it was the first United States-built car to… more»
Apr 4, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Worthy Project? 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile expanded its relationship with Hurst Performance following the success of the 4-4-2. For nine model years stretched between 1968 and 1984, the Hurst/Olds was born. Based on the Cutlass Supreme coupe, the 1975 Hurst/Olds saw a production of… more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection
Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
455 Equipped! 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
When it comes to the Hurst/Olds, the 1975 model may not be the first one to come up in a conversation at your local car show. Sure, their predecessors may have had more muscle and overall excitement, but if… more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»
Mar 28, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Original Owner: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile had a long history of offering a diverse range of cars, from massive luxury cruisers to muscle cars. The Toronado might be one of their more interesting offerings, as they were luxurious, powerful, and equipped with a unique… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fresh 454! 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile launched its 442 muscle car in 1964 as a competitor to Pontiac’s GTO, with the 4-4-2 nameplate coming about as a reference to the original car’s 4-Barrel carb, 4-Speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. By 1969 the 442… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Original Tri-Power: 1958 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88
It is often erroneously stated that the only man-made object visible from space is the Great Wall of China. There are times when I wonder whether the chrome on some 1950s classic cars could fall into that category since… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
40k Mile Survivor: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile’s Toronado would serve as their personal luxury offering between 1966-92. During that time, just four generations of the automobile would be engineered. The Toronado is known for its transaxle version of GM’s Turbo-Hydramatic transmission and was the first… more»
