There has long been debate about what the most significant post-war car produced by an American manufacturer was. Some will argue that the First Generation Mustang is worthy of the accolade, while others feel that the Corvair represents the… more»
Oldsmobile
Only 43k Miles! 1983 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Wagon
During the 1970s and 1980s, the Custom Cruiser was the station wagon equivalent of a cross between the Delta 88 and Olds 98 in terms of trim. This 1983 edition would be on par with the full-size Chevy Caprice… more»
Award Winning Design: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966 and it was a groundbreaking design. It was a personal luxury car with style, power, and innovation. Oldsmobile continued producing the Toronado over 4 generations until 1992. My favorite design was the very… more»
25k-Mile Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
1977 was the final year of the Colonnade-style Oldsmobile Cutlass before the car got a major restyle and downsizing for the following model, with the 1978 version shedding nearly 700 pounds and experiencing a sales decline of more than… more»
Update: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible With 58k Original Miles
UPDATE 01/31/2024: I always respect the opinions and views of Barn Finds readers, and it seems that many may have hit the nail on the head with their feedback about this beautiful 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible. There was… more»
Indy League Truck: 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada Pace Vehicle
Another day, another pace car variant I didn’t know existed. This time, it’s a 1999 Oldsmobile Bravada that was giving me quite a challenge when it came time to dig up archival photos. The reason this Bravada was not… more»
Gorgeous Gold Olds: 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado
“For 1969, Toronado is longer and more luxurious than ever. Its sculpted styling is impressively refined. But there’s no mistaking that great look. It’s still strictly Toronado.” That’s how the Oldsmobile marketing folks described their innovative, and most unconventional,… more»
24k-Mile Sedan: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
It’s an interesting automotive week at Barn Finds when readers send us tips on not one but two 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedans recently coming out of the woodwork, with each showing only 24,000 miles on their odometers, and somewhat… more»
Vintage Mobile Office! 1968 Kershaw “Cruiseaire”
Good luck searching for information on this crazy cool camper, because this is a literal one-off creation from the mind of a man who wanted his own mobile office. I doubt there’s anything official on the books in terms… more»
Longroof Runner: 1986 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Ah, the familiar B-body station wagon: a series of automobiles that is uniquely American in its design and firmly entrenched in a culture that once associated the station wagon with a rite of passage in starting a family. Nowadays,… more»
1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Holiday Coupe
“Delmont 88: Lowest-priced of all the full-size ’68 Youngmobiles. Lower-looking outside. More luxurious inside. Powered by a new generation of Rocket V-8s: Bigger. Quieter. Smoother. More economical to operate.” So says a 1968 Oldsmobile, or “Youngmobile” brochure. The seller… more»
24k Original Miles: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Bold claims are nothing new in the classic world, and many must be taken with a grain of salt. The seller states that this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon has a genuine 24,000 miles showing on its odometer and that… more»
Rare 5-Speed? 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Rarity claims for classic cars must be taken with a pinch of salt. Almost any vehicle can fall into that category with the right options combination, but this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme might be the real deal. Its original… more»
Bigger 403 V8! 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
One of Oldsmobile’s best-selling cars was the Cutlass Supreme, part of the lineup from 1966 to 1997. It was usually distinguished by its formal roofline and a higher level of trim. As a mid-size car, the Cutlass was downsized… more»