Gold stripes on many Hurst Oldsmobiles produced (off and on) from 1968 to 1988 seem appropriate because the word “Hurst” is a veritable Midas Touch, turning said cars into gold when compared with their similarly-equipped non-Hurst stablemates. This 1974… more»
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Plastic Surgery Sometimes Works: 1990 Olds Toronado Trofeo
We all know the celebrities that plastic surgery didn’t work for. All that money spent to look like a permanent Halloween costume. Same thing happens in the automotive world. So many Pontiac Sunfire Botox injections, AMC Matador nose jobs,… more»
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Hurst So Good: 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-30 Hurst/Olds
Here’s a sharp looker: a super clean two-owner, 106,000-mile 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass W-30 Hurst/Olds. Available only on the top Cutlass Calais coupe, just 2,499 W-30 package cars were built in 1979 only, boasting the only 350-cubic inch engine available… more»
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Serious Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The 1970 4-4-2 could have been the ultimate Oldsmobile. It was the most powerful mid-size muscle car ever produced by the brand and this particular example is even more desirable because it was ordered with the W-30 package. More… more»
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Cheap Survivor: 1970 Olds F85 Cutlass
It is amazing to me that cars of this caliber are offered for such a reasonable price, and yet they get little attention. By no means perfect, but beautiful, and in original condition, this Oldsmobile was owned and driven… more»
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What A Nose! 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Survivor
This is either the most flattering or least flattering angle for this 1977 Cutlass, depending on how you look at it! With only 15,000 miles on the odometer, this might be the cleanest example on the market. From this… more»
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First One Built: 1985 Oldsmobile Calais
The phenomenon of the number one car off the assembly line is an interesting one. Does it add value? Sure, if it’s the right car, like a limited production Shelby or Porsche 911. But for everything else, does it… more»
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G-Body Survivor: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The GM G-body is a polarizing vehicle; either you love it or you hate it! While these cars aren’t for everyone, those who appreciate them simply can’t get enough of them. Revived in 1985, the 442 name carried on… more»
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Big Blue Boat: 1966 Olds Dynamic 88 Convertible
This beautiful old drop is said to be completely original but you have to wonder if the speedometer has been around once and if there are layers of Bondo under the paint. Usually, you would expect to find badly… more»
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29K Miles & Grandpa Dings: 1987 Olds Touring Sedan
At first glance, this 1987 Olds Ninety-Eight Touring Sedan looks absolutely mint – and it is, sort of. With under 30,000 original miles, its cosmetics have held up incredibly well and many details look right; however, it’s been driven… more»
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A/C Equipped Survivor: 1961 Olds F85 Deluxe Wagon
Station wagons and early F85 Oldsmobiles have a sweet spot in my heart, so it would only make sense that I would be head over heels for this F85 wagon. Very original and ready to drive, this air conditioning… more»
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One Repaint: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
This 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is one heck of a survivor! This car has clocked only 19,000 miles since new and has its original drivetrain. The only things not original are the wheels and the paint. This super slick… more»
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So Fresh & So Clean: Low-Mileage 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Late-model G-body survivors are intriguing to me because at this point, most of them have been beaten, customized, hot-rodded, or otherwise repurposed. To see one in original, unmolested condition that isn’t a 442 or otherwise fancy model is a… more»
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V6 and a 4-Speed: 30K Mile ’78 Olds Starfire
It’s amazing to think how the second generation Starfire could be so different from its forebearer, but it also represented the time in which it was made. Fuel economy was suddenly top priority for the Big 3, and the… more»
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Survivor Wagon: Low-Mile 1989 Chevrolet Caprice
This Caprice is from a time period when wagons were really wagons! This car can easily fit a whole family, plus luggage, plus possibly a couple of friends. The advent of the SUV created the phasing out of large… more»
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Parts Hauler: 1963 Olds Dynamic 88 wagon
Part of a field find collection that is getting liquidated, this Olds wagon is a bit rough, but it has some highlights and possibilities for sure. The Dynamic 88 wagons are great looking cars, and the single torque thrust… more»
