Oldsmobile

Dad’s Stalled Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88

The Delta 88 was to Oldsmobile as the Impala was to Chevrolet. It was the GM division’s best-selling car for many moons, and the 5th generation (1971 to 1976) was perhaps the largest version ever in size. The seller… more»

22 Years In A Barn: 1967 Oldsmobile F-85 Club Coupe

I’m a sucker for good stories – especially old car stories. That’s why I enjoy going to car shows and talking to car owners. Most will gladly open up and tell you all about their car if you ask… more»

55K Miles: 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

We’ve seen 13 examples of the 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on Barn Finds over the years, and seven of them have been the unusual sloped-back Salon model. I never remember seeing those as a teenager, but I remember seeing… more»

33K-Mile One-Owner 1995 Oldsmobile Delta Eighty Eight Royale

33,832 miles in three decades? That’s the amount of driving that a lot of us do in a single year, so it’s always fun to see these ultra-low-mile cars from decades ago. A 1995 four-door sedan probably wouldn’t be… more»

Original Interior: Well-Preserved 1965 Oldsmobile Vista-Cruiser Wagon

By the mid-1960’s, the station wagon had gone mainstream and was well on its way of becoming America’s iconic symbol of sprawling suburbia. It was the most practical and comfortable way to haul kids, lawn and garden supplies, Little… more»

25k Miles: 1965 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88

We all follow our own muses when it comes to car collecting, don’t we? I almost exclusively buy ten-footers that need some work because it’s my hobby and I value a car that looks as if it’s seen some… more»

Garage Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

There’s something undeniably attractive about purchasing a classic with a fascinating backstory. This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 ticks that box, only recently emerging after a quarter-century hibernation. The engine bay now houses a 455ci V8, but the car’s numbers-matching engine… more»

Running Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Oldsmobile introduced the Cutlass Supreme in 1966 as a personal luxury car based on the existing mid-size platform. Over the next 20 years, it would become one of Olds’ best-selling cars and a leader in its market niche. We’re… more»

9k Mile 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Based on the stylish Cutlass Calais G-Body, the Hurst/Olds made one last return for 1983 and 1984, before finally saying goodbye to the Oldsmobile lineup.  In the earlier years, the H/O was synonymous with high-performance, and while the fifteenth-anniversary… more»

Aeroback 4-Speed: 1979 Oldsmobile 442

Some might say the late-seventies Cutlass Salon is among the least favorites of all Oldsmobiles ever to offer a 442 package, and this era certainly doesn’t get much recognition, as there don’t seem to be very many around these… more»

No Reserve Blue Plate: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Classics like this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass pose a set of choices for potential buyers. It is a genuine two-owner survivor with no rust issues. Therefore, treating it to a cosmetic refresh would be straightforward, and most enthusiasts would choose… more»

Good Driver: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado

One of the keys to happiness in the world of car collecting is flexibility. It’s easy to get bogged down in the price of things (new cars on the dealer lot, cars crossing the block at the TV auctions,… more»

Black Plates And Patina: 1964 Oldsmobile Jetstar I

Oldsmobile’s 1964 line-up was a bit confusing. I’ve covered their models from that year before, and always have to go through a refresher to figure out what’s what. So, with that thought, here we go again. Today’s find is… more»

Needs Lovin’: 1958 Oldsmobile 98

This majestic sedan was the top-flight offering from Oldsmobile, situated on the company’s longest wheelbase, and saturated with design and convenience features. The 98 hopped from generation to generation with multiple restyles, but Harley Earl’s penmanship seeps from every… more»

Grandpa’s Car? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

632,000! How’s that for a model production number? Yup, it’s big, and that’s how many 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlasses were assembled – its highest volume model year and one of the highest production models built by any car manufacturer in… more»

Late-Seventies Muscle: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

Compared to the Hurst/Olds offerings from earlier times, the 1979 model doesn’t deliver the same level of performance that could be had by many of its predecessors.  What’s important to remember here is the state of the auto industry… more»

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