Though Independence Day is in the rear-view mirror (no pun intended), there is still plenty of time to take advantage of the gorgeous (for the most part) weather that has blessed us thus far. A perfect way to enjoy… more»
Oldsmobile
Jul 13, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Original Owner Euro-Fighter: 1988 Oldsmobile Touring
One of my favorite cars from the 1980s was the white 1988 Oldsmobile 98 Regency sedan that “Dirty” Harry Callahan drove in the 1988 film The Deadpool. Although the film was subpar compared to the other films in the Dirty… more»
Jul 9, 2017 • For Sale • 37 Comments
Almost Free: 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
Stunning. That’s the only word you can use to describe the styling of this 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. The first generation of the Toronado was built on the same basic E body shell as the ’66 and later Buick Riviera and the Cadillac Eldorado from… more»
Jul 8, 2017 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Would You Drive It? 8,600-Mile 1975 Oldsmobile 98
How low-mileage do you think a car needs to be to buy it with the intention of keeping the odometer rolling as slowly as possible? I’m pondering whether the 8,600 miles shown on this ’75 Oldsmobile 98 is too… more»
Jun 29, 2017 • For Sale • 22 Comments
4 Stands For 4-Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
When the first 4-4-2 was built, the model numbers stood for 4-barrel, 4-speed, and 2 exhausts. Unfortunately, somewhere along the line the numbers lost significance and Oldsmobile started fitting an optional automatic transmission. We are in luck today though… more»
Jun 28, 2017 • For Sale • 65 Comments
No Reserve! 1968 Oldsmobile 98 With 46,775 Miles
What a classy looking car! Oldsmobile called their entire 1968 lineup “The Youngmobiles” in some of their advertising, and this 98 was the cream of the luxury crop, despite having, well, things that would impress your father. Or grandfather!… more»
Jun 22, 2017 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Number 403: 1969 Hurst Oldsmobile 442
There were just 922 Hurst Oldsmobile 442s built in 1969 and this one is number 403. It’s a Texas car that has been parked for a number of years, so there is some rust to be dealt with and… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Supreme Supreme: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
The fourth-generation Cutlass sure changed during its 1978 to 1988 run, and it was the last rear-wheel drive Cutlass. This beauty is a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme and it’s as nice of an example as you’ll probably ever find. It’s… more»
Jun 19, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
I Don’t Object! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop
A lot of objections to project cars are answered by this terrific looking 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire hardtop. I’ll go into detail later, but you can tell from looking at the listing here on eBay that the car is pretty… more»
Jun 15, 2017 • For Sale • 26 Comments
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The seller of this Oldsmobile 442 tells us what they can about the car in this eBay auction listing, but there are still some questions in my mind. However, what we can see about the car looks interesting, and… more»
Jun 12, 2017 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Two For One: 1965 Oldsmobile Vista Cruisers
Two for one automotive deals are often a great way to get enough extra parts to complete one of the cars as a project. These early Vista Cruisers aren’t that common to see anymore, and the main wagon seems… more»
Jun 10, 2017 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Cheap 1976 Oldsmobile 442 Project
It may not have the power of a sixties muscle car, but cheap projects like this 442 are starting to look appealing. That’s probably because many of us have been priced out of the really desirable stuff. The engines… more»
Jun 6, 2017 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1986 Revisited – Part 5: Deals on Wheels
Here is yet another installment from my recently rediscovered 1986 “Deals on Wheels” magazine. This is the American Iron Edition. This first car is one that you may never have seen before.. IF YOU LIVE ON MARS!.. Ok, sorry. Yes, this car… more»
Jun 6, 2017 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Two-onados: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronados
The 1960’s brought about many cultural changes, innovations, and designs. The 1966 Toronado was definitely an interesting car with its styling and humongous front wheel drive V8 heart. This first year car is a relatively solid example that runs and… more»
May 30, 2017 • For Sale • 21 Comments
SX Machine: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega SX
Where were you in 1977? Were you even alive yet? In 1977, the US turned control of the Panama Canal over to Panama, the first all-in-one personal computer, the Commodore PET (Personal Electronic Transactor), was introduced, and GM cranked… more»
May 29, 2017 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1984 Hurst Olds: Original Enough For Me!
Barn Finds reader Rocco B. was kind enough to send us a link to this terrific looking 1984 Hurst Oldsmobile. As with the recent post on the 1979 version, this was based on the Oldsmobile Cutlass, but had some… more»
