Except for Cadillac, the other GM divisions got on the Chevrolet Nova bandwagon in the early 1970s. The popular Bow-Tie compact spawned the Pontiac Ventura, Buick Apollo, and Oldsmobile Omega. Olds got in on the act in 1973 with… more»
Omega
Apr 24, 2024 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Ford-Powered Exotic! 1967 Intermeccanica Omega
With America taking its name from Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, it’s only fitting that a gorgeous Italian Grand Touring car would explore America under red-blooded American V8 power. This 1967 Intermeccanica Omega is no kit car! With a chassis… more»
Mar 24, 2024 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Warm 350: 1976 Oldsmobile Omega Brougham
We can wander through life accepting everything that is average, from clothes to food and cars, or we can strive for the extraordinary. After all, someone once said that you will never rise above the trees unless you aim… more»
Dec 2, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Nova Alternative: 1977 Oldsmobile Omega
Oldsmobile needed a compact car in the 1970s, so it jumped on the Chevy Nova bandwagon. Just as Pontiac had done with the Ventura/Phoenix and Buick and Buick with the Apollo/Skylark. Sure, some of the sheet metal was different,… more»
Aug 2, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
14,768 Original Miles: 1974 Olds Omega Coupe
Here’s an ultra-low mileage 70’s time capsule that’s a curiosity. How does a 48-year-old “Baby Olds” compact (which is far from a collectible) stay this well preserved and only show 14,768 miles on the odometer? Maybe there’s an interesting… more»
Dec 5, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
DIY Project: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
This 1973 Oldsmobile Omega Hatchback is a project car that would suit the sort of person who likes nothing more than to do a spot of tinkering in their home workshop of a weekend. Its rust issues are minimal,… more»
Apr 12, 2018 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Nova Alternative: 1973 Oldsmobile Omega
How can this be? I, of course, know the Chevy Nova. I know the Pontiac Ventura, and I recognize the Buick Apollo as X-Body variations of the Nova. But, imagine my surprise when I saw the ad for the… more»
