With Oldsmobile’s most powerful Rocket V8 and luxurious appointments, the 1962 Starfire was a strong seller for the Olds division, but sales faded from there. Continue reading
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1955: A Record Year for Oldsmobile
With advanced styling and Rocket V8 horsepower, Oldsmobile recorded its best year to date, rising to fourth in the U.S. sales charts. Continue reading
Two Style Leaders: the 1938 Oldsmobiles
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
The Car That Has Everything: 1935 Oldsmobile
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
Big Muscle: The 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT
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
Oldsmobile’s Class of 1963
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
1973: The Oldsmobile Cutlass Marches Into Glory
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