First year cars always get me. Sometimes it’s best to steer clear of them because they had bugs to work out which often took a year or two, and sometimes, they’re worth a gamble. This 1973 Oldsmobile Omega looks… more»
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Jan 9, 2018 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Texas Field Find! Four-speed 1965 Oldsmobile 442
This Midlothian, Texas project car may have been rode hard (into a tree?) and put away wet, but the body tag confirms it’s a real four-speed 442 in desirable black-over-red, and seller graciously includes a correct block and heads,… more»
Jan 4, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
One 100 Year Old Owner: 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale
This 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 is in fantastic shape, even at a fairly average 123,467 miles. It has been owned and cared for by an elderly female owner since new, who is now 100 years old. While it’s true… more»
Dec 31, 2017 • Uncategorized • 13 Comments
A-Body Gold! 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W30
By 1979, most auto enthusiasts realized that the fastest new cars plainly lacked the punch of the best you could buy ten years earlier. However, if you wanted a new car, something sporty and Cutlass-ish, this Hurst Olds looked… more»
Dec 28, 2017 • Uncategorized • 33 Comments
Topless 442: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
I’m a sucker for convertibles, especially most anything GM of this era. This 1970 Cutlass 442 is being offered in a stunning bronze with beautiful brown interior combination. This is not a clone and the ad says it is… more»
Dec 27, 2017 • Uncategorized • 21 Comments
Colonade Muscle: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The numbers 442 mean different things to different people. Some see 4 barrel, 4 speed, and dual exhausts. Later generations see 4 cylinder, 4 valves, and 2 camshafts. Either way, for most car guys and gals, 442 means some… more»
Dec 26, 2017 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Cleanly Kept Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile 98
I have always been into Mopars, but I have a soft spot for 1960s GM convertibles! The bigger the better, and at 18.5 feet long this 1967 Oldsmobile 98 certainly is bigger. The story told by the broker company… more»
Dec 22, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Cruiser Or Bruiser? 1983 Hurst/Olds
When you think of a GM G-body muscle car, you should be thinking about the Buick Grand National. But Oldsmobile took a stab at making a performance G-body out of the Cutlass Supreme. There is a lot of show… more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 44 Comments
Can This Ragtop Be Saved? 1970 Oldsmobile 98
This is one nice car! Or, it was when it was put into storage around 25 years ago. It’s also one long car and one very desirable car, or it could be again with a lot of elbow grease…. more»
Dec 16, 2017 • Uncategorized • 15 Comments
True 442? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project
From here, this Cutlass doesn’t look too bad! Unfortunately, this cool blue cruiser has a serious case of tin worm and will need lots of sheet metal. There is no doubt that this car was a looker when it… more»
Dec 14, 2017 • Uncategorized • 26 Comments
Like New 1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight!
When I saw “1989 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight,” I knew it was going to be good! Sure enough, this might be the mintiest example of one of these in existence. With only 21,000 original miles and one family, this could be… more»
Dec 12, 2017 • Uncategorized • 10 Comments
Black & White & Red All Over: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
By 1968, no one needed to explain the Golden Age of Muscle. Unless you’d been living under a rock since the Eisenhower years, you knew that simply checking a box or two at the dealer and committing to another… more»
Dec 11, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Red Rocket: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
There has to be a catch! Loaded 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire with a 425 Rocket V8, console and tach, AC, power gadgets galore, Cragars, and its running, all for $3950? An actual two door hardtop with red paint and black… more»
Dec 10, 2017 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Hot or Not? 1985 Oldsmobile Calais Indy 500 Pace Car
How many of you remember the 1980s? I mean, as in you were born and cognizant of your surroundings, not as in you were in a rock band and don’t remember much of that decade. Those of you who… more»
Dec 3, 2017 • Uncategorized • 18 Comments
Golden Loophole: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Insurance companies are a necessary evil. Being born and reared in Houston, I know all too well that insurance is essential, even if it costs a small fortune monthly. There is a feeling of security but it means less… more»
Dec 3, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Hot Wire: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
GM was the only manufacturer to really embrace full size FWD luxury cars. Ford and Chrysler dabbled with the idea in the 90s, and Ford is still giving it a half-hearted go today, but the General has continually kept… more»
