The 1947 Oldsmobile 66 fastback is a ‘Special’. It was again Oldsmobile’s lowest priced style of cars. Special 60s had only six-cylinder engines. (Although Olds offered the eight-cylinder in other years.) Standard tire size was 6.00 x 16in. Technical features included aluminum pistons and a full-pressure lubrication system. In 1946, Oldsmobiles had dual windshield wipers Read More …
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1957 Oldsmobile 88 2Dr Sedan
The 1957 Oldsmobile 88 2Dr sedan is a full-size auto. Oldsmobile produced it from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 on it was the division’s top-selling line. The 88 series was an image leader for Olds in the early years. They were one of the best performing cars. That’s because of its light weight and high-compression Read More …
1953 Oldsmobile Super 88
The 1953 Oldsmobile Super 88 is a full-size car. Oldsmobile produced cars under the ’88’ type name from 1949 to 1999. That was a 50 years period! In the early years (ca.1949–51) it was one of the best performing cars because of its comparable small size, light weight and overhead-valve high-compression V8 engine (‘Rocket’). History Read More …
1959 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe
1959 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe is one of the full-size flagship model of Oldsmobile. These production line was manufactured 1940 until 1996. The name stands for a “Series 90” car fitted with an 8-cylinder engine.It was Olds’ top model, with lesser Oldsmobiles having lower numbers. History As with the 1959 Oldsmobile 98 Coupe, the company completely Read More …
1939 Oldsmobile 60 2Dr
A well aged 1939 Oldsmobile 60 2dr sedan, painted in a faided green. It may be that this is still the original color. History The series ’60’ held the entry level position for Oldsmobile cars in the US in the year 1939. Oldsmobile designated this series ‘F’ until the year 1938. These cars had a Read More …
1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday 4Dr
A wonderful 1958 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday. Enthusiasts know this year models, because Oldsmobile added a massive “Chrome-Look” in 1958: Styling lead to a tremendous amount of chrome trim on the body. Particularly the manufacturer loaded the higher-priced Super 88 and Ninety-Eight models with lots of chrome. The styling was advertised as the “Mobile Look.” Read More …
1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday
The 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Holiday is the full-size model. Oldsmobile produced it from 1940 until 1996. The name reflects a “Series 90” fitted with an 8-cylinder engine. It was, as it would remain, Old’s top-of-the-line model. The manufacturer featured the car in a two tone color combination. History In 1956 the top of the line Read More …
1957 Oldsmobile 88 Super
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 …
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 …
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 …