Whoever buys this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire has learned a lesson that I never have: When you buy an old car, buy one where someone else has already done the hard work. It costs about the same in the long… more»
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Nice Driver: 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire
The “Starfire” nameplate was formally introduced by Oldsmobile in 1954, and despite substantial recycling through the years, the model name remained associated with the division’s best offerings through the 1960s. The first Starfire was a convertible concept car off… more»
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57k Original Miles: 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire
We’re no strangers to low-mile claims at Barn Finds, and some must be taken at face value. Such is the case with this 1963 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller believes that the odometer reading of 57,000 miles is genuine, based… more»
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Patina Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The first-generation Oldsmobile Starfire was a more upscale offering in the brand’s lineup, and it’s one of those cool cars that combined both luxury and performance into one great package. Only a convertible was available when the car debuted… more»
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Original 394: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
Some project builds require deeper commitment than others, while others can be deceptive. Take this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible as an example. It doesn’t make a positive first impression, courtesy of the visible surface corrosion. However, below the surface… more»
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Gentleman’s Hot Rod: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop Coupe
The horsepower race was in full swing during the 1960s, with every manufacturer seeking an advantage over the opposition. It spawned the muscle car war, but classics like this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire offered a welcome alternative for those preferring… more»
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Update: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
UPDATE 01/01/2024: The New Year has hardly begun, and we are confronted with a classic that, on the face of it, appears to be a relist following a non-paying buyer. We previously saw this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire in November… more»
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Rocket 394 Powered Luxury! 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
The Starfire name had been used at Oldsmobile a couple of times before it became a stand-alone model in 1961, first in 1953 as a one-off fiberglass concept car at the Motorama auto show, then as a luxury trim… more»
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Good Buy or Goodbye? 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire Firenza
Oldsmobile resurrected the Starfire nameplate in 1975 and applied it to a badge-engineered version of the Chevy Monza subcompact. Available only as a 2-door hatchback, the car was modestly peppy with the Firenza option that brought a small V8… more»
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One Family Owned: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire Convertible
When the company introduced the Starfire in 1961, it was Oldsmobile’s most expensive model. A Convertible version joined the fray in 1962, but the price meant it never sold in significant numbers. This 1964 Starfire Convertible is an unmolested… more»
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A Trio of Projects: 1956 Oldsmobile 98s
The seller’s father no doubt had an affinity for the 1956 Oldsmobile 98 (also Ninety-Eight). He managed to collect at least three of them, two of which are convertibles. He opted to restore one (though unfinished) while the other… more»
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Tidy Daily Driver: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
The term “affordable daily driver” can mean many things to different people, but it may be a good one to describe this 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire. The seller refers to it as dependable, suggesting that this relatively rare classic is… more»
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394 V8 Beauty: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
Through most of the 1960s, the Starfire was Oldsmobile’s version of a full-size performance car. It was powered by a factory-tweaked V8 engine and sported leather-trimmed bucket seats with a console and floor shift. This 1964 edition has spent… more»
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One-Owner Project: 1964 Oldsmobile Starfire
The rear-wheel-drive Starfire was Oldsmobile’s personal luxury offering until the front-wheel-drive Toronado assumed those duties in 1966. While it shared most of its sheet metal with other full-sized Olds models, the Starfire wore unique trim and luxurious interiors –… more»
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Rust-Free Project: 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire Hardtop
The owner of this 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire found the car hiding in California. A life spent in drier climes has allowed the vehicle to remain rust-free. That could make it an ideal project car for anyone who wishes to… more»
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Full-Size Field Find: 1965 Oldsmobile Starfire
In the 1960s, the Olds Starfire was a full-size performance car. But as the market changed, muscle car interest shifted to the smaller intermediates and the Starfire was retired at the end of 1966. But for its last two… more»
