It’s been almost three decades since I watched the acclaimed Coen Brothers film Fargo, but that’s still the first thing that came to mind when I opened Barn Finder Lothar…of the Hill People’s tip for this 1988 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight… more»
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42k Mile Survivor: 1949 Oldsmobile 88
While the Pontiac GTO may be considered by some auto enthusiasts as the first widely billed genuine U.S. Muscle car, others who think further back might give that nod to the 1949 Oldsmobile 88 instead. The Olds doesn’t necessarily… more»
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Rough Ragtop: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 1964 model year was a big one for General Motors. Four mid-size muscle cars would be born, including the 4-4-2 over at Oldsmobile, a performance extension of the Cutlass. In 1968, the 4-4-2 became a separate series as… more»
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82K Miles: 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
I’ll drive almost anything, but at heart, I’m a big proponent of the BOP trio of Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac. However, like many collectors, I think that the 1958 models, especially the Oldsmobile and Buick, were overwrought. But we… more»
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Never Seen Salt: 1991 Oldsmobile Bravada
When it comes to vehicles you’ve never thought of owning that completely turn your head with the right modifications, the possibilities really are endless. For instance, I’ve never much thought about owning a Pontiac Fiero, but with a proper… more»
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Supercharged Survivor: 1996 Oldsmobile LSS
Falling under Oldsmobile’s Eighty Eight family (there was no hyphen by this point), the Luxury Sports Sedan, or LSS, is often shown as being an Oldsmobile LSS without the Eighty Eight designation. Just in case you were wondering why… more»
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Parked Project: 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado Trofeo
The Oldsmobile Toronado name represents one of the more significant model offerings ever to come from GM’s hallowed halls. A lighting rod of a vehicle both for its design and clever engineering, the first Toronado hails from the era… more»
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Significant Recent Spend: 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass
It sometimes seems inevitable that purchasing a classic involves an additional expense beyond the purchase price to address mechanical shortcomings. However, that shouldn’t be the case with this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass. The seller recently invested $5,000 to ensure that… more»
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Rockette Aluminum V8! 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass
In 1961, General Motors introduced a series of “senior compacts” under the Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile brands. For the latter, the car was dubbed the F-85 (after a jetfighter), and the Cutlass was the top trim level. Three years… more»
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Highly Optioned: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible
Although the seller’s photos aren’t the greatest on the planet, they paint a fairly positive picture of this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible. It is an essentially solid project candidate featuring a V8 under the hood and an interior… more»
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22K Original Miles: 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible
It’s a shame the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible wasn’t allowed to evolve further within GM’s lineup. To this day, I consider it one of the most attractive cars the General has built, and that’s saying something considering how many… more»
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Original 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
I know that 1950s cars aren’t really that popular with the masses anymore; it’s mostly about 1970s muscle cars and restomods now. As time keeps moving on, the folks who grew up in the 1950s or rode around in… more»
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“Way In The Back”: 1975 Olsmobile Custom Cruiser
Want something big and bold and useful? Ever consider one of the full-sized station wagons of the 1970s? These are cars that have been hot in the collector hobby for a while, though the fever is now cooling while… more»
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48k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Revivals are not a new automotive phenomenon. Oldsmobile proved this in 1983 when it launched the Hurst/Olds. The badge had disappeared at the end of 1979, but the company staged a last hurrah to satisfy buyer demand. This ’83… more»
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46k Miles: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
From the front on, this 1972 Oldsmobile 442 has a look that says to the world, “respect me.” However, that impression is heightened by the seller’s images. That impression is unsurprising, because it is a two-owner classic with a… more»
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Early Hydramatic Equipped! 1941 Oldsmobile 78
When you think about Oldsmobile, other than it being defunct, what comes to mind? I think of OHV V8s (1949), front wheel drive (1966), air bags (1974), and, of course, automatic transmissions via the Hydramatic (1940). GM’s tech leader?… more»
