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
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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
Fiberglass Four-Seater: The 1953 Oldsmobile Starfire
Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading
GM’s Fleeting Fastback Phase: The 1941-52 Streamliners
When the GM streamliners first made their appearance in 1941, they looked like the most advanced cars on the road. But the futuristic shape didn’t age well, lasting barely a decade. Continue reading
Video: Introducing the 1957 Oldsmobile Rocket J2
For 1957, Oldsmobile had one of the hottest cars on the road with the optional J2 package, sporting three two-barrel carburetors and 300 horsepower. Continue reading