Wihtout a doubt, Cutlass was one of the most popular and familiar model names in the Oldsmobile catalog. Here are just a few examples and a quick history. Continue reading
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What’s In a Name: Oldsmobile 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964, the numbers 4, 4, and 2 in the designation had a specific meaning, but that would soon change. Continue reading
When Oldsmobile Built Trucks
Yes, it’s true: In its early years, Oldsmobile produced trucks—and by the thousands, too. Let’s take a closer look at them. Continue reading
Sport Wagon Dreams: The 1990 Oldsmobile Expression
The stunning 1990 Oldsmobile Expression concept was designed to be the station wagon of the future. But soon the world would learn that the station wagon didn’t have much of a future, and neither did Oldsmobile. Continue reading
Oldsmobile Under Glass: The 1977-78 Toronado XS
In 1977-78, Oldsmobile built a limited number of Toronado coupes with a distinctive rear glass design that hasn’t been seen from General Motors since. Continue reading
Room With a View: The 1964-72 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser
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
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