In 1966, Oldsmobile added a personal luxury car to its lineup, the Toronado. And it would be the first U.S. production automobile since the 1930s Cord to have that set-up. The transaxle worked so well that GM borrowed it… more»
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Rotisserie Restored: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
Tackling a restoration project is immensely satisfying but requires a realistic approach. No matter how careful the planning, unexpected issues will almost always push the budget to its limit. There are two other alternatives for enthusiasts to consider. They… more»
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Parked For 40 Years! 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Many people didn’t realize it then, but the First Generation Oldsmobile Toronado was one of the most important vehicles developed by any American manufacturer. It wasn’t its styling that set it apart, but its groundbreaking drivetrain configuration. The Toronado… more»
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Spotless Driver: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While it may not be a genuine muscle car, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme could hold its head high in elite company. Every aspect of this classic presents superbly, and the healthy V8 under the hood provides excellent performance… more»
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455 Mega-Coupe! 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
“Always a step ahead,” according to Oldsmobile’s 1971 marketing, sweet rides like this 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Luxury Coupe in Marlboro, New Jersey catered to rising stars, established success stories, and those aspiring to both. Olds put the mighty 455… more»
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Vista Bruiser? 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Wagon
The station wagon beat goes on this time with a 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. You know a Vista Cruiser when you see one thanks to its glass roof panels or skylights. It’s a neat effect but beyond that, it’s… more»
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Price Dropped: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Update 06/20/2022: During the 1970s, a retro craze saw people eager to place their hands on almost anything that brought back memories of the 1950s. Today, a new generation has fallen in love with technology from the 1980s. This… more»
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Numbers-Matching 455! 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
I can’t help but believe the number of drivetrain offerings that could be had in the 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass wasn’t at least a small factor in propelling this line-up to being the best-selling Olds for ’75. These cars could… more»
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Load ‘Em Up! 1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
The Vista Cruiser was Oldsmobile’s top mid-size station wagon built between 1964 and 77. For the versions produced through 1972, they were known for their raised roof and skylight glass panels over the back half of the vehicle. That… more»
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One-Owner Survivor: 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Introduced in 1966, the Olds Toronado was a different kind of personal luxury car. It deployed front-wheel-drive more than two decades before it would become the norm with most U.S. automobile production. This second-generation edition from 1973 is a… more»
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Muscle Car Project: 1967 Oldmobile 442
Ask a muscle car fanatic what 442 (or 4-4-2) stands for, and the answer will be the four-barrel carb, four-speed, dual exhaust. Variations on this answer include 400 CID engine, four-speed, dual exhaust. Who’s right? It’s a matter of… more»
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Cheap Luxury? 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado
Coming in at almost nineteen feet in length and 4,800 pounds, this 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado has a big presence. It’s fitting that for some reason the seller decided to take photos of it at a gas station, especially with… more»
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Rare SX Model: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Going into the 1970s, U.S. automakers were faced with a dilemma: how to keep muscle car demand up in the wake of skyrocketing insurance premiums. For Oldsmobile, one solution was to create the Cutlass Supreme SX, a luxury/performance car… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham
Vehicle styles have changed dramatically since the 1950s, with different trends appearing, disappearing, and re-emerging. The exception is the tailfin, which disappeared forever at the end of the 1950s. While it may not appeal to everyone, the squarer body… more»
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39k Original Miles and No Reserve! 1965 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Convertible
When Oldsmobile released its Eighth Generation Ninety-Eight for the 1965 model year, it represented a clean slate design. Virtually nothing carried over from the previous model, and the buying public rewarded the company with sales of 92,406 cars. However,… more»
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Still in the Barn: 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado
The seller says you can just bring a battery with you and drive this 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado home today. What do you think – are we dealing with a comedian here or the world’s most optimistic optimist? The Toronado… more»
