The Oldsmobile 88 is a full-size automobile, sold and produced from 1949 until 1999. From 1950 to 1974 the 88 was Olds’ top-selling line. The entry-level models were the 88’s. They were also image leaders for the company in the early years (1949–51). Back then they were the best performing cars because of the smaller Read More …
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1951 Oldsmobile 98 4Dr Sedan
The 1951 Oldsmobile 98 4dr is a full-size Oldsmobile model. The company manufactured cars with the ’98’ notation from 1940 until 1996. The name reflects a “Series 90” fitted with an 8-cylinder engine. A car from the lower ’88’ productline is here. These cars can be distinguished from other Olds models by a big chrome Read More …
1950 Oldsmobile 76 4Dr
The 1950 Oldsmobile 76 4Dr is a car from Oldsmobile introduced in the 1939 model year as the mid-range model. It was last produced in the 1950 model year. History The all new post-war Futuramic styling that had been introduced to the C-body Oldsmobile 98 in 1948 was brought to Oldsmobile’s B-bodies in 1949. The 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 …