Not all the fiberglass sports cars in the GM Motorama fleet were two-seaters. The Oldsmobile Starfire boasted room for four. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Oldsmobile
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
Video: Introducing the 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
Luxury and quality are the themes in this posh marketing pitch for the 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. Continue reading
Video: The General Motors Passenger Cars for 1955
In classic Motorama show-biz style, here’s the entire passenger-car lineup from General Motors for 1955. Continue reading
Video: Driving the 1952 Oldsmobile 98 at the GM Proving Ground
Slip behind the wheel of a 1952 Oldsmobile 98 for a tour of the GM Proving Ground in Milford, Michigan. Continue reading
The Flat Tops: GM’s 1959-60 Flying Wing Hardtops
The flat-top era at General Motors lasted only two years, but it left a memorable impression.on the automotive world. . Continue reading