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
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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
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
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