Oldsmobile

Big Blue Survivor: 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88

In 1953 Oldsmobile offered three lines of cars, the entry level 88, the slightly larger and more luxurious “midsize” Super 88, and the top of the line luxury barge 98. All Oldsmobiles that year were powered by the famous… more»

Fly Away Restovivor: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire

Starfire! Just the name (along with all the visual cues!) reminds us older folks of the Space Age, jet airplanes and the early 1960’s. This 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire is still wearing it’s original paint–the nice thing is there’s nothing… more»

Special Touring Edition: 1984 Olds Toronado

After featuring a well-preserved Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Touring Edition, I have been spending way too much time pouring over craigslist for nicely-preserved (but cheaper) Touring Edition models across the Olds lineup. Imagine my surprise, then, upon finding this 1984 Toronado here… more»

10,000 Mile Theft Recovery: 1986 Olds 442

Few things seem worse as a gearhead than having your pride and joy stolen and stripped. I’ve heard countless stories of automobiles that go missing, never to be seen again and likely headed overseas. Well, sometimes they end up… more»

Grid Locked: 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 convertible

The quality of life some cars live is not all the great compared to the human realm. Some cars get locked away not receiving attention for many years. This is a bit of a double edged sword. We can… more»

Aero Nose: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

Here’s a recipe: take the colors black and gold, add the numbers 442 and mix with white letter tires and what do you get? A car that looks good regardless of the horsepower rating and one that is instantly… more»

From AZ to AU: 1951 Olds 98 Convertible

A few days ago, we wrote up a handsome Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan that served as a reminder to some of the high points of the Oldsmobile brand. In general, the 98 lineup was a top-flight model, and if… more»

Jeff in the Junkyard: Cold and Frozen

Because I value the Barn Finds community, I don’t let some snow and cold get in my way of exploring this nation’s great hidden junkyards. What does slow me down, however, is slipping on a sheet of ice and whacking my… more»

Triple Deuce Rocket: 1957 Oldsmobile 88

The 1957 Oldsmobile 88 is a one year only car with its similar, yet varying looks from the 1954-56 88’s. This specific car was discovered in a barn in Oklahoma after a 30 year nap. With a solid appearance,… more»

Not a Grocery Getter: 1989 Olds Ninety-Eight

Across the USA, there are likely thousands of Olds Ninety-Eights rusting away in junkyards and impound parking lots, long forgotten as a former high-end luxury car. However, when a specimen pops up that clearly bucks that trend, is it worth… more»

Plainly Muscle: 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass

It’s plain for all to see, how original this 1964 Oldsmobile is. Wearing what looks like original color and paint, and dog-dish or “poverty” wheel covers, this car stands proudly awaiting its next new owner. The asking price is… more»

Make A Date: 1950 Oldsmobile 88

In 1949 Oldsmobile introduced its new “88” model by adding its powerful new overhead valve 303 CID V-8 to the smaller, relatively lightweight GM B-body. Some consider the Olds 88 to be the first muscle car, though doubtless that… more»

Only Calling Once! Warehouse Find in NJ

Why is it the ads with seemingly the most potential for an exciting find are written by people who seem almost reluctant to sell? Barn Finds reader Geoff flagged this very interesting craigslist find showing what appears to be a warehouse… more»

15,000 Mile Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

If we choose to believe the seller’s claims (and I can’t argue much after looking the auction over), this Oldsmobile 442 has only 15,000 original miles, and as a true survivor, the only component that’s been replaced is the… more»

Former Show Car: Olds Achieva Convertible

A few years ago, GM hit the skids and the American taxpayer bailed them out. For right or for wrong, some folks say it was essential to do. GM made some sacrifices of their own, which included unloading parts… more»

It’s A Party! 1963 Oldsmobile Super 88 Fiesta

I’m a big wagon fan, there really is just something special about big American station wagons! That’s especially true when it’s something like this Olds Super 88 Fiesta Wagon. You see, this luxurious wagon is a Super 88, meaning it’s… more»

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