There’s more to the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser—and its GM stablemate, the Buick Sport Wagon—than we might think. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
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The W-43 Saga: Oldsmobile’s Experimental 32-Valve 455 V8
Oldsmobile’s experimental W-43 engine is surrounded in myth, legend, and a tall tale or two. Let’s see if we can sort it all out. Continue reading
Hydra-Matic’s Daddy: The 1937 Olds Automatic Safety Transmission
Before the Hydra-Matic was introduced in 1940, General Motors tested the waters and tested its technology with the Automatic Safety Transmission. Continue reading
Featherweight Wonder: Inside Buick’s 1961 Aluminum V8
The Buick aluminum V8 was produced for only three model years in its original form, but its impact on the auto industry continued for decades. Continue reading
90 Years of Oldsmobile History in Two Minutes
Revisit the first 90 years of glorious Oldsmobile history in this video collage courtesy of the General Motors Heritage Center. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1958 Oldsmobile
Meet the new Oldsmobiles for 1958, now with an exciting high-tech feature: the Trans-Portable Radio. Continue reading
The Car With Two Front Bumpers: Oldsmobile for 1942
The 1942 model year was an unusual one for Oldsmobile, from a number of angles. Continue reading