The Oldsmobile 88 is a full-size auto. The ’88’ style name was used by Oldsmobile from 1949 until 1999. It was one of the longest used name in the auto industry. From 1950 on it was the division’s top-selling line. The 88 series was an image leader for Olds at this time. Particularly in the Read More …
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1948 Oldsmobile 78 Fastback
The 1948 Oldsmobile 78 fastback is a 2dr model. The ’78’ was Oldsmobile’s middle priced line of cars. Olds offered the lower price line with the six and eight cylinder engines. The company named the medium range 76 and 78. (‘8’ is indicating the inline eight engines.) Technical features included aluminum pistons and a full-pressure Read More …
1947 Buick Super Convertible
The Buick Super is a full-sized vehicle. It was manufactured from the 1940 through 1958 (model years). This car is of the larger body style (shared with the Roadmaster). Buick continued the basic styling from 1942. At this time the sedans had the same front fender sweep across the doors (to the rear) as did Read More …
1953 Cadillac 62 4Dr Sedan
The Year 1953 at GM Three GM divisions had 50th anniversaries in 1953. That were Oldsmobile, Buick and Cadillac. The 1953 Cadillac models showcased iconic design elements such as sleek lines, prominent chrome accents, and distinctive tailfins that would become synonymous with the brand. These vehicles were not merely cars; they were symbols of prestige. Read More …
1954 Oldsmobile 88 2Dr
1954 Oldsmobile 88 2Dr: The company completely restyled the 1954 Oldsmobile 88 2Dr with new lower and longer body shells, wrap-around windshields and rear windows. The company called the base models again ’88s’. Before they carried the name ‘DeLuxe 88s’ for only one year. The ‘Super 88’ model line was once again the top series. Read More …
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan was a full-size car and the top of the line in 1955. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. A ‘Motor Trend’ magazine review gave the Bel Air very good marks for handling. History Read More …