Vista Cruiser

Project or Parts? 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Roller

With no evidence that local manufacturers plan to reintroduce Station Wagons to their product range, buyers are faced with several choices. They can opt for an SUV, purchase an import, or search the market for a secondhand alternative. That… more»

See the Sights: 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The station wagon was killed by the minivan – true or false? Like so many things in life, it’s a gray area. The advent of the minivan most certainly defeated many a wagon sale. But the real answer derives… more»

Update: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser With 46k Original Miles

UPDATE 12/16/2023: A recent trend has emerged where owners don’t taste success on their first attempt to sell their beloved classic. Some of this may be due to the general market downturn during the past year. However, with the… more»

Two Engines! 1967 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Project

From 1964 to 1972, the Olds Vista Cruiser was a unique station wagon. Based on the mid-size Cutlass, it had a raised roofline behind the front seat with skylights added for the rear passengers. This unusual body style was… more»

Parked Since 1980! 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Borrowing a glamorous cue from the iconic Greyhound Scenicruiser, Oldsmobile made all the neighbors jealous with its glass roof-paneled Vista Cruiser wagons from 1964 to 1977. This shiny blue and white 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser in Hudson, New Hampshire… more»

49k Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The demise of new domestically-produced Station Wagons means American buyers must turn their attention to classics to avoid climbing aboard a van or an SUV. This has seen values rise, but with no signs of the trend easing, the… more»

Third Time Lucky? 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

UPDATE 04/02/2023: Selling a classic car can be challenging, as the owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is discovering. This is the third time we’ve seen the Wagon grace our pages. It failed to hit the reserve at… more»

One-Owner Garage Find: 1968 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

It is hard to see a station wagon and not think of the immortal film “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”  The song “Holiday Road” just pops right into your head.  In an age before minivans and SUVs, station wagons like this… more»

Glorified Station Wagon: 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Picture this- let’s go back to 1983, and suppose that the scriptwriters of Vacation had sent the family Vista Cruiser to a custom shop for a makeover instead of the crusher.  Sure, the whole feel of the movie would… more»

Simply Stunning: 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Owning a vehicle that allows the entire family to experience the classic motoring experience offers a wonderful bonding opportunity, and this 1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is ideal for that role. It presents superbly, and its third-row seating provides accommodation… more»

No Rear Doors! 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

You spy a Nomadesque car like this 1966 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and you think, wow, how unique – someone really wanted to make a statement by creating something that never existed. I have seen four-door models reduced to two,… more»

59k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

When Oldsmobile introduced its Third Generation Vista Cruiser, its appearance differed significantly from its predecessors. Gone was the distinctive skylight treatment, although larger glass areas improved visibility. Buyers could also order their Wagon with a pop-up sunroof to increase… more»

4-4-2 V8 Motor! 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

Oldsmobile introduced the Vista Cruiser in the middle of the 1964 model year. It was an upscale edition of the Cutlass Supreme wagon but with a raised roof and extra glass in the back to make for something of… more»

Vista Bruiser? 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Wagon

The station wagon beat goes on this time with a 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser. You know a Vista Cruiser when you see one thanks to its glass roof panels or skylights. It’s a neat effect but beyond that, it’s… more»

Load ‘Em Up! 1975 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The Vista Cruiser was Oldsmobile’s top mid-size station wagon built between 1964 and 77. For the versions produced through 1972, they were known for their raised roof and skylight glass panels over the back half of the vehicle. That… more»

Raised Roof Wagon: 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser

The Vista Cruiser was an upscale mid-size station wagon built by Oldsmobile from 1964-77. Earlier models are known for their fixed-glass, roof-mounted skylights over the second-row seating with sun visors for those passengers, plus a raised roof behind the… more»