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»
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1 of 220: 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
For nine model years scattered from 1968 to 1984, Hurst Performance Corp. partnered with Oldsmobile to produce limited production muscle cars with some unique features. One was the 1972 Hurst/Olds, which was built using the Cutlass Supreme that saw… more»
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Only 55k Miles! 1966 Oldsmobile Jetstar 88
The Jetstar was one of several Oldsmobiles to fall under the 88 (or Eight Eight) umbrella of cars built in the 1960s. For 1966, it was the introductory model that suggested a hint of performance as had been the… more»
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Solid Driver: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The name for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was derived from this combo in the original car, which saw production beginning with the 1964 year model. The car had a strong start, and… more»
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Original Tri-Power: 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop
I have previously posed the question of whether there is any such thing as automotive perfection, and the subject generally sparks a spirited debate. I may have to repeat the performance with this 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop… more»
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Rocket V8 Survivor! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The mid-size Olds Cutlass Supreme, which started as an option on the F85 compact, became one of the best-selling automobiles of the 1970s and 1980s. The car found its footing in its third generation (1968-72) and would take off… more»
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Big Block Engine Swap: 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
This classic 1984 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser station wagon started out life as a lowly diesel but now has a burly 455 big block under the hood. The seller claims it runs quite well and is originally a southern wagon… more»
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No Reserve: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
Although tightening emission regulations and falling engine power outputs were hurting American V8s by 1974, some vehicles still offered respectable performance. One such car was the Hurst/Olds W-30. While the company produced 1,800 examples of the Hurst for that… more»
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Update: 59K-Mile 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – This 1971 Oldsmobile Toronado is listed for sale again, this time here on craigslist, and it’s located in the Ojai, California area. They’re curiously asking $8,249 which they say is a price reduction but that’s almost $2,000… more»
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Not Started In Years: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
I’m glad that this 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado doesn’t have faded and sunburnt paint so I don’t have to use the dreaded word patina here. As it is, though, I do have to use the word “iconic” when describing the… more»
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Original Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
The pages of automotive history books are littered with brands that have ceased to exist despite producing some pretty desirable models. Oldsmobile was one such company, with its doors closing permanently little more than three decades after this 1969… more»
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Original 350: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Time and the elements can exact a heavy toll on paint and steel. When a classic car has more than five decades under its belt, it is fair to expect that it might be looking rough around the edges…. more»
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Upgraded Drivetrain! 1978 Oldsmobile 442
Muscle cars were a huge part of the automotive landscape in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But three things changed all that just a few years later: rising insurance costs, increased emissions controls, and higher gas prices. One… more»
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455 Equipped! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile gave the Cutlass a redesign for its fourth generation, which began with the 1973 model and ran through ’77, and it utilized the General Motors A-Body known as the Colonnade platform. By 1974, the Cutlass was only two… more»
