When it was launched, the original Oldsmobile Toronado was a groundbreaking American car that captured the attention of both the motoring press and the buying public. The design philosophy remained essentially unchanged throughout the badge’s production life, although the… more»
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Saffron Survivor: 1978 Buick Electra Limited
The Electra enjoyed a production run spanning four decades, over nine generations. This fifth-generation 1978 model comes at the height of the American “malaise” era of cars; a genre of now-classics spanning the 1970s, ’80s, and even creeping into… more»
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Numbers Matching 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Born out of a desire to compete with the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile introduced the 442 (often written 4-4-2) performance package in 1964. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers matching example with plenty of updates and aftermarket upgrades such… more»
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Beautiful Marlboro Maroon: 1937 Oldsmobile F37
Talk about a looker! The exterior presentation of this 1937 Oldsmobile F37 is excellent, though the seller claims there are a few things that still need attention. That said, the lines of this Oldsmobile perfectly reflect the late ’30s… more»
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Fresh 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 is a tidy-looking car, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. The engine bay houses a freshly rebuilt V8 that should provide exhilarating performance. It has undergone some changes in its life, so… more»
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Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»
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Lightning Rods! 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The differences between 1968 and 1983, as far as muscle cars go, are like flying a kite and going to the moon. That isn’t to say that a car like this 15th Anniversary Edition 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds isn’t a… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»
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Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds Project
Update 4/9/21 – This one got bid up to $7,600 but has been relisted on eBay again for some reason. Might be your second chance if you wanted this cool Olds! From 3/20/21 – 1984’s Hurst/Olds would be the… more»
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Test Car? 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
By then General Motors standards, the proposed Olds Toronado of the 1960s was just as much a design departure as the Chevy Corvair had been in the late 1950s. Instead of a rear-mounted air-cooled engine in a compact car,… more»
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400 V8 4-Speed: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Oldsmobile joined the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (later abbreviated to 442). While there are other theories, the 4-4-2 name is said to have been derived from the car’s 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and… more»
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Good Buy? Lightning Rod Equipped 1983 Hurst/Olds
1983 marked the 15th anniversary of the Hurst/Olds partnership that began in 1968. The car was produced sporadically over nine model years and saw just 16,500 total copies. They are sought after today, including the 1983-84 editions with the… more»
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Cheap Project: 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire
This 1977 Oldsmobile Starfire is a 2+2 hatchback model that is offered for the dirt-cheap price of just $1,500 or best offer. The seller notes it sat in his friend’s yard for many years before finally getting his hands… more»
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25 Years In The Barn: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1972 Cutlass Supreme has been out of commission for at least 25 years and apparently has moved from shelter to shelter. The last title that was issued on the car was in 1978 and it comes with a… more»
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Pristine Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Most cars from the early 1970s tended to be treated as disposable items. They saw a few years of faithful service, but when they started to show their age, they were pensioned off as their owners went out to… more»
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Frame-Off Restoration: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
One of the most popular cars in the ’70s was the Oldsmobile Cutlass, especially the ’70 to ’72 model years. Everyone locks up on the 442 but the Cutlass’s popularity was not limited to a specific trim or body… more»
