I was reading an automotive forum the other day and some of the commenters were discussing that one of the reasons why Pontiac lost its way and then went away was due to the incredible amount of body-cladding that… more»
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Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
10-Year Barn Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
The big news for the fourth generation of the Olds Cutlass was that all the GM intermediates were being downsized for 1978 (and through 1988). That would result in lighter, more nimble cars that should have been easier on… more»
Dec 31, 2020 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Low Production: 1991 Oldsmobile Quad 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 designation came along in the 1960s, it stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts. By the time the 1990s rolled around, it had evolved into something like 4-cylinders, 4-valves per cylinder, and… more»
Dec 30, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Rocket 455! 1973 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Scattered across nine model years between the 1960s-1980s, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance to produce special editions of their Cutlass automobiles. These became known as the Hurst/Olds. The 1973 models were the fourth such pass at these limited-production cars,… more»
Dec 28, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original 400: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
Initially offered as an options package, by 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated to becoming a distinct model in its own right. However, this was short-lived, with it once again reverting to its previous role from the 1972 model… more»
Dec 27, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
BF Classifieds: 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 And More
This 1918 Oldsmobile Model 45 7-passenger Touring Car is one of approximately 8,100 produced. It appears to be in really nice shape but that’s about all we know. However, the seller has listed not just the Oldsmobile but 26… more»
Dec 26, 2020 • For Sale • 47 Comments
34k-Mile Turnkey: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
While most performance enthusiasts will remember 1964 as the year Pontiac rolled out the GTO, Oldsmobile also made some noise that year with its 4-4-2 (short for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts). By the time the… more»
Dec 26, 2020 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Front-Wheel Drive: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
When the Toronado debuted for 1966, it was the first U.S.-made front-wheel drive automobile since the Cord in 1937. The breakthrough car for GM was notable for using a transaxle version of the Turbo-Hydramatic transmission that would also see… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Olds Gold! 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Oldsmobile’s mid-sized Cutlass for 1967 carried similar styling to the full-sized Delta 88, a model nearly 900 pounds heavier. While Oldsmobile withheld the 425 cid engine for the Toronado and select full-sized cars, the sporty 4-4-2 came with one… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Colonnade Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The 1977 Cutlass models were the last using GM’s Colonnade styling, which was first adopted in 1973. All the divisions’ intermediates employed that design, which eliminated the true hardtop look, perhaps for safety reasons. The cars continued to sell… more»
Dec 20, 2020 • For Sale • 42 Comments
1983 Hurst/Olds With Only 391 Miles!
The classic car scene is littered with cars that someone has bought and squirreled away for years. Sometimes this is done in the hope that they will strike automotive gold when values skyrocket. At other times, it is just… more»
Dec 15, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
In 1977, Oldsmobile was selected for the fourth time in a decade to pace the Indianapolis 500. It was a new record for the most Pace Car appearances by one make in a 10-year span. The ’77 full-size models… more»
Dec 15, 2020 • For Sale • 67 Comments
47k Original Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile 98
I keep asking myself, “Why do you like this so much?” I continually answer that question with another question: “Why wouldn’t you like this?” For those of you who can answer that second question, please speak up in the… more»
Dec 12, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
8-Seater Classic: 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
Tackling a family restoration project can be a rewarding experience, regardless of whether you breathe new life into an old house or a classic car. This 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser offers just such an opportunity, and the result will… more»
Dec 11, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Last One Built: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
The Oldsmobile Toronado was the first American-made car with front-wheel-drive since the Cord 812 of 1937. It was launched in 1966 to join the personal car market that the Ford Thunderbird made popular. It would share its platform with… more»
Dec 10, 2020 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Original Family: 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
What a great photo! This is the original owner’s brother shown standing by his nicely-preserved 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale. He has owned it since his sister’s unfortunate passing, she was the original owner. It’s now for sale here… more»
