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Two Style Leaders: the 1938 Oldsmobiles

Posted on March 4, 2026 by MCG
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Oldsmobile proclaimed itself the style leader for 1938 with two distinct models: the six-cylinder F-38 and the L-38 with straight-eight power. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1938 Oldsmobile, Automatic Safety Transmission, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile F-38, Oldsmobile L-38 | 1 Reply

The Car That Has Everything: 1935 Oldsmobile

Posted on February 7, 2026 by MCG
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Not without justification, Oldsmobile advertised its 1935 product line as “the car that has everything,” offering a sweet combination of styling, pricing, and features. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1935 Oldsmobile, C.L. McCuen, General Motors, Oldsmobile | 3 Replies

Big Muscle: The 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT

Posted on January 4, 2026 by MCG

With 400 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque, the big Toronado GT was the most powerful machine in the Oldsmobile lineup for 1970. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Toronado, Oldsmobile Toronado GT, Oldsmobile Toronado W34

Oldsmobile’s Class of 1963

Posted on November 6, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile had the mid-priced field covered for 1963 with a complete lineup of 88 and Ninety-Eight full-sized cars, and the F-85 compact, too. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1963 Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Jetfire, Oldsmobile Starfire

1973: The Oldsmobile Cutlass Marches Into Glory

Posted on October 1, 2025 by MCG

Always a solid seller, in 1973 the Oldsmobile Cutlass caught fire, becoming a top sales performer at General Motors for years to come. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Cutlass

Rocketing Into the Sixties: Oldsmobile for 1960

Posted on August 3, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile entered the sIxties with GM’s cleanest styling, the widest range of models, and the powerful Rocket V8. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1960 Oldsmobile, General Motors, Oldsmobile, Oldsmobile Rocket V8

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda: The 1999 Oldsmobile Recon Concept

Posted on July 10, 2025 by MCG

Oldsmobile’s 1999 Recon concept was an excellent fit for the compact SUV market, which at that moment was getting ready to explode. If only . . .

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Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1999 Oldsmobile Recon, General Motors, Oldsmobile

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