Here’s a conundrum: how do you buy two cars, but end up with four shifters? One of them must be a 1983 or ’84 Hurst/Olds with the incredible Lightning Rod shifter, which has—count ’em—three levers sprouting out of the… more»
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Package Deal! 1975 Hurst Oldsmobile Starter Kit
Multiple authorities reading the tea leaves of future collectible cars identify General Motors’ suite of Colonnade coupes as likely “buy low, sell high” opportunities. This advice has been around for nearly a decade, but it’s not too late to… more»
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14K Original Miles: Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
Once a common fixture on U.S. roads, the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme has gradually disappeared as these handsome coupes and sedans hit the bottom of the depreciation curve. The convertible models still enjoy a strong following, as do the final… more»
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Original Owner! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350
A handful of muscle cars reveal their identity from across a football field, and this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Rallye 350 makes the short list. I remember when you could buy these cars for $3500 a few times a year,… more»
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Baby Blues: 1962 Oldsmobile Cutlass F85
Once upon a time in the land of smoke and rust, the leaders gazed upon their kingdom of cars and proclaimed, “We should make smaller ones”. At Ford, there arose the Falcon. Chrysler made a Valiant effort. And from the General there sprang first… more»
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EXCLUSIVE: 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Deluxe Cutlass Coupe
One-year only cars are always worth a look, and this survivor-grade 1963 Oldsmobile F85 Deluxe Cutlass Coupe is no different. With a largely straight body and the desirable ultra high compression 215CI aluminum V8, we’re glad that Barn Finds reader Jim… more»
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$5,900 Hauler: 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Ahhh.. the good ol’ days when a car company would totally redesign a vehicle for a two-year production run. This 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser looks like a jewel and it’s posted on Craigslist or here on the CL archive…. more»
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Triple Black Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible
If you’re anything like me, then you love large 1960s American convertibles. GM had a plentiful amount of convertible selections from the mid-late 1960s all of which would be an excellent choice for the most fun convertible activity: cruising…. more»
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Original Owner: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
This California for life 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser has only one owner, who is now selling the car here on eBay. Actually technically a friend is listing it for him, but all questions will be forwarded to the owner…. more»
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One Family Find: 1970 Olds Cutlass Convertible
“Parked and garaged since the mid-1980s,” this one-family 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme convertible waits for a new owner in Clemmons, North Carolina, with a listing here on eBay. It’s refreshing to see someone letting go of a family heirloom… more»
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Rusty Gold: 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire Turbo!
Jetfire! There aren’t many car names cooler or more space age than that. This 1963 Oldsmobile F-85 Jetfire is an almost all original survivor and it’s listed on eBay with a buy-it-now price of $6,000 or you can make… more»
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Humpty Dumpty: 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
There’s always a healthy debate (discussion?) (argument?) when a third-generation 442 comes up. This 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is an incomplete project car so the next owner will need a lot of talent and money to finish it. We… more»
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Handsome Hatchback: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
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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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»
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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»
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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»
