Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Buick all joined the compact car movement in 1961. The three were based on the new Y-body platform, and the Olds version was dubbed F-85 as a nod to the Jet Age. The car was in… more»
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Reassembly Required: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic
The 88 (also Eight-Eight) was an entry- or mid-level full-size car in the Oldsmobile portfolio for more than 50 years. One incarnation was the Dynamic 88, which was in the fold from 1958 to 1968. This 1960 edition is… more»
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One Owner! 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This sharp 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe in what Oldsmobile referred to as “Black” – not fancy, but it does the trick – has had just one owner over the last 47 years! Oh yeah, and it’s said to… more»
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No Reserve: 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Finding a Station Wagon designed for family adventures can be challenging because most modern examples typically accommodate only five people. This 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is the ideal solution, thanks to its third-row seating. It is a tidy survivor… more»
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Two-Face Project: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 as a personal luxury car. Unlike other U.S.-built cars in its class, it used front-wheel-drive, the first time since Cord did it back in the 1930s. This ’67 was redone 20 years ago… more»
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455 Power! 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
The upscale Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon wasn’t just a great-looking car; it was also a decent performer when fitted with the optional 455 V8, at least by mid-seventies standards. That’s how this 1975 model here on Craigslist is equipped, but… more»
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Round Two: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
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Indy 500 Pace Car: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Oldsmobile Delta 88 was chosen to pace the field at the 1977 Indianapolis 500. As was typical GM practice, dealers produced a batch of replicas for sale. This silver-and-black beauty is one of 2,401 replicas built and was… more»
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Swivel Seats: 1974 Hurst/Olds W-25 Pace Car
Nine times between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for a special edition muscle car. In 1974, it was the Cutlass S that had the honors and 1,800 were produced. 380 copies had a 455 cubic inch… more»
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V8-Powered Firenza! 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Oldsmobile Starfire began as a full-size derivative of the 88 and was a top-of-the-line model during its first generation of production, which began in 1961 and ran through 1966. After a break, the moniker returned in 1975 as… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
By the time the 8th generation of the Oldsmobile 88 arrived in 1977, the moniker was mostly serving as a fairly plush family car, especially in its sedan form. However, this was the good old days when automakers also… more»
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Rare Muscle Car: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SX 455
Like the Plymouth GTX, the Oldsmobile Cutlass SX was an upscale muscle car. Based on the Cutlass Supreme, the SX was a special edition that could be equipped with a 455-cubic-inch V8. Because it didn’t have its own VIN,… more»
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1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Taking a cue from pragmatic Ford color-namers (is there an official term for that?), Oldsmobile called this color “Yellow.” Not Sunshine Yellow or Lemon Chiffon or anything fancy. Just plain ol’ Yellow. This last year of the third-generation 1977… more»
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Top V8: 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible
This 1964 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 Convertible is a rock-solid classic that would potentially be a rewarding restoration candidate. However, since its paint-and-panel needs aren’t urgent, the buyer could tackle the build as time and circumstances allow. That said, returning… more»
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Estate Find: 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds
At a time when many automakers were phasing out muscle car production, it was a breath of fresh air that the Oldsmobile-Hurst partnership continued as the all-new fourth-generation Cutlass was introduced in 1973. The new H/O Colonnade was based… more»
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When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
