Oldsmobile’s intermediate-sized car, the Cutlass, was usually a big seller for the GM division in the 1960s and 1970s. But in 1971, overall demand for the machines was off by 12%, but with one exception: the Cutlass Supreme convertible…. more»
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Dec 7, 2021 • For Sale • 42 Comments
Tri-Power Treat: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible
The owner of this 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Convertible claims that it is 1-of-16 that remain in existence from that model year. It appears that he has documentary evidence to back this claim. It presents well as an original… more»
Dec 6, 2021 • Stories • 52 Comments
30 Acres of Rusty Gold in Georgia!
Old Car City USA in White, Georgia professes to be the world’s largest known classic car junkyard. Across more than thirty acres, mostly wilderness, thousands of largely American-made cars have come to their final resting place here over the… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
One-Owner Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Cutlass Supreme was Oldsmobile’s premium mid-size car from 1966-97 and evolved to become not only the company’s most popular automobile but also the highest-selling model in its class. In 1972, the Holiday Hardtop, like the seller’s car, represented… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Real Deal W-30! 1972 Oldsmobile 442
UPDATE – When we last featured this Oldsmobile, it was listed on craigslist in New York City with a $28,500 asking price. The new owner transported it down to Hollywood, Florida, and have now listed it here on eBay… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Canadian Cutlass: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 4-4-2 (later just 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of the successful Pontiac GTO. It was in the lineup from 1964-87 and made appearances sporadically after that. This 1965 edition is built on the Cutlass Holiday Coupe and has a… more»
Nov 27, 2021 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Running Ambulance Project: 1972 Oldsmobile 98
General Motors was a common source for large cars as commercial conversions in the 1960s/1970s. Like this 1972 Oldsmobile 98 which was professionally converted to an ambulance for use by the U.S. Air Force. It has benefitted from a… more»
Nov 18, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Stored 50 Years! 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A
A one-time competitor to Chevrolet, even before they were both a part of the General Motors family, this 1921 Oldsmobile Model 43-A Touring has an interesting history. This one has been hidden in storage for five decades, even more… more»
Nov 12, 2021 • For Sale Stories • 18 Comments
Save Them from the Crusher! Stash of Vintage Cars & Trucks
Located in the woods near Loudon, New Hampshire is a salvage yard that contains at least fifty old cars and trucks. There are more than that out there, but those are just the ones we could identify from some… more»
Nov 11, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Original 371! 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88
After a long hiatus in barn-bound purgatory, this “find” enjoys a second life and comes to market as a functional daily driver. The 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 outside Denver, Colorado features its original 371 Rocket V8, and the seller… more»
Nov 10, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32
The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»
Nov 9, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
No Reserve 18k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Toronado
When it was introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was the first U.S production car built with front-wheel-drive since the Cord in 1937. Fast forward to 1983 and the car was in the middle of its third generation. A… more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored 15 Years: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
One of the most successful cars to ever emerge from Oldsmobile was the Cutlass – and especially the Cutlass Supreme. As a mid-size automobile, its popularity took off with the generation built from 1968-72. That would include this 1972… more»
Oct 31, 2021 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Running Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile broke new ground when they introduced the Toronado in 1966. It was their version of a personal luxury car, like the Buick Riviera and the Pontiac Grand Prix, but with front-wheel-drive, something unseen in a production American car… more»
Oct 27, 2021 • For Sale • 13 Comments
400/4-Speed: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
The history of this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 isn’t clear, but it now needs someone to give it some love. It may look tired, but that baked exterior conceals a classic that is complete and surprisingly solid. Adding to its… more»
Oct 25, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Drive and Restore: 1973 Oldsmobile 442
The 1973 model year marked a change in direction for Oldsmobile’s 442. It was now based upon the new Colonnade body style, and thanks to the upgraded impact regulations that had come into force, it was significantly heavier than… more»
