When the Custom Cruiser was introduced in 1971, it marked a return by Oldsmobile to the production of a full-sized wagon, a segment that they hadn’t occupied since 1964 with the 88 Fiesta. This particular Custom Cruiser is a… more»
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Dec 21, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Needs Restoring: 1979 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds W30
In 1979, after a three year period without the option, you could order a Hurst/Olds option for your Cutlass Calais. The option was $2,054 above the Cutlass Calais cost and 2,499 were built. This was the first Hurst/Olds built entirely… more»
Dec 20, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Music History: 1973 Oldsmobile Royale Convertible
The owner of this Delta 88 Royale Convertible says that the car has been used in promotional shoots and music videos for up-and-coming recording artists. He includes a number of photos in the ad, but putting it down to… more»
Dec 19, 2018 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Project Started: 1966 Oldsmobile F-85
Oldsmobile along with Buick, Chevrolet, and Pontiac redesigned their intermediate size cars in 1966. The new body tried to look more like it’s bigger brother the 88 series. Here is a 1966 Oldsmobile F-85 Deluxe Holiday Coupe for sale… more»
Dec 13, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Original Paint: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
While some cars are exceptionally average, there’s nothing wrong with piloting a survivor-grade example of an 80s legend like this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. Barn Finds reader Jack M. spotted this creampuff, which the seller claims just turned over… more»
Dec 12, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Owner Find: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
It had to be done, but it was still risky. Oldsmobile Cutlass was one of the best selling cars in America in 1976 and 1977, but in 1978 it was time for a downsize. No disappointments here, even in a… more»
Dec 11, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Early Personal Luxury: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
While Pontiac, Oldsmobile, and Buick all introduced personal luxury cars in the early sixties, the Pontiac Grand Prix would be the one to endure many years. The problem with the Oldsmobile Starfire and Buick Wildcat is that the Oldsmobile… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Oldsmobile Limited Edition Hurst/Olds
I’m not sure really what to call this car. Is it a Cutlass? Well, it’s based on the Cutlass. It has a Hurst shifter. So is it a Hurst Cutlass? According to Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1999, it… more»
Dec 7, 2018 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Only 44K Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado Brougham
Oldsmobile Toronado was sort of the modern pioneer of front wheel drive cars in America, followed closely by the Cadillac Eldorado. While the Toronado came on the scene in 1966, it was the late seventies and early eighties before… more»
Dec 5, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Final Assembly Required: 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado
This appears to be a good opportunity for someone looking to restore a classic Toronado: $1,800 for a 1967 model that appears to be partially through an engine rebuild. Though it’s in Connecticut, no mention is made of any… more»
Dec 1, 2018 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Last of the Land Yachts: 1976 Olds Custom Cruiser
The year 1976 was a year of little change in most American cars. Maybe manufacturers thought we’d all be too busy celebrating the Bicentennial to notice. Oldsmobile was no different. However, the 1976 Oldsmobile full-size models did get updated grilles. The… more»
Nov 25, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
All Original: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
This 1970 Oldsmobile is a nice looking car that is said to be completely original. The advertisement for the car is a bit sparse on details, and there are only three photos supplied as well, but it is still… more»
Nov 21, 2018 • For Sale • 27 Comments
36k Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 marked the end of the line for the full-sized rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile, with the Delta 88 switching to front-wheel-drive from 1986. This Delta 88 is a Royale Brougham, which was a luxurious car in… more»
Nov 19, 2018 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Needs A New Home! 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
General Motors redesigned its intermediate A-bodies for 1968 with more curves than the previous two years. The seller of this car, who is in Alaska, bought it in Minnesota sight unseen. The shipping costs are just too prohibitive to ship it that… more»
Nov 18, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Why Not! 1965 Olds Cutlass F-85 Coupe
Usually it’s pretty easy to find reasons not to purchase a classic car project. Lots of rust, no documentation, title issues, parts availability problems, no options — the list goes on and on. However, this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass has… more»
Nov 17, 2018 • For Sale • 18 Comments
The Super 88: 1987 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
This 1987 Oldsmobile 88 is described by the seller as a labor of love, featuring a variety of custom touches that reflect his own preferences for personalization. While it’s sometimes hard to determine the value of a car like… more»
