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The Five Best Oldsmobiles to Come off the Line
Web2carz ^ | 5/12/14 | Andrew Krok

Posted on 05/12/2014 9:16:05 AM PDT by Impala64ssa

Oldsmobile died 10 years ago this week. On that day, the final Oldsmobile (an Alero) rolled off the assembly line, and from then on, the oldest-surviving American car company was no more. Its departure was largely bittersweet; Oldsmobile’s final vehicle lineup wasn’t very impressive, filled with bland front-wheel-drive cars, and so many believed that its time had finally come.

But it was a good run, and while the end wasn’t necessarily stellar, Oldsmobile managed to produce some seriously badass cars throughout its 107-year-long history. Below, we take a look at what we believe are the five best Oldsmobiles to ever leave its production facilities.


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
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To: cripplecreek

Also, how can they include the Toronado? It’s admittedly kinda badass looking, but they only made it for five years? Seems like there should be a minimum production period for it to make the list. If it was all that, they would have kept it around.


22 posted on 05/12/2014 9:29:49 AM PDT by Mich Patriot (Pitch black is the new "transparent.")
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To: Impala64ssa
Ash's `Army of Darkness' Olds could time-travel. Evil dEad oldsmobile photo: The Evil Dead 1981 887.jpg
23 posted on 05/12/2014 9:30:09 AM PDT by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: all armed conservatives)
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24 posted on 05/12/2014 9:30:37 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: cripplecreek

A friend in high school had a bright yellow ‘57 Olds convertible. Big, heavy car with a hydra-matic but it had balls. Once that thing was moving it had an amazing top end.


25 posted on 05/12/2014 9:30:38 AM PDT by beelzepug (You can't fix a broken washing machine by washing more expensive clothes in it.)
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To: NEMDF

My father had a ‘68 Cutlass. I drove an ‘89 Cutlass Calais for 10 years and 225,000 miles before it started falling apart. My ‘99 Intrigue is holding up well at 141,000 miles.


27 posted on 05/12/2014 9:31:30 AM PDT by Publius ("Who is John Galt?" by Billthedrill and Publius now available at Amazon.)
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To: Impala64ssa
One of the more famous vehicles in movie history: The burnt umber Cutlass Ciera from "Fargo" (also referred to as tan, brown, and light brown).


28 posted on 05/12/2014 9:34:00 AM PDT by Freeping Since 2001
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To: SpeakerToAnimals

“...what we have today is much better.”

From a technological standpoint, absolutely. Better brakes, better suspension, far better tires. But from the standpoint of fun? Nah!


29 posted on 05/12/2014 9:35:45 AM PDT by beelzepug (You can't fix a broken washing machine by washing more expensive clothes in it.)
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To: Impala64ssa

30 posted on 05/12/2014 9:36:04 AM PDT by areukiddingme1 (areukiddingme1 is a synonym for a Retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer and tired of liberal BS.))
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To: dirtboy
My first car was a 72 Cutlass S...installed a 455 in. Dang that car was fast.

Second car was a 70 Cutlass Supreme. Built the engine in it too. Sideswiped by a semi changing lanes, went to the junkyard, purchased a 71 Supreme body, (My third car) swapped motors, found an original ram air hood,drove it to dad's in Florida on four bald tires and no spare, had a flat pulling into his driveway. lol I left a week later with a new paint job (white with metallic gold racing stripes), a new white interior that I did myself, and set of brand new white letter tires. Dang I loved that car. 3/4 cam, headers, and built carb, made it sound like lopeing thunder.

31 posted on 05/12/2014 9:37:14 AM PDT by flying Elvis ("In...War, the errors which proceed from a spirit of benevolence are the worst" Clausewitz.)
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To: Impala64ssa

I only owned one Olds,a 1951 Super 88;heck of a good car & pretty peppy,too. They’ve had several since then that were good solid cars.


32 posted on 05/12/2014 9:37:53 AM PDT by oldtech
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To: Impala64ssa

My favorite car for many years- I owned 13 of them, all used. From 1955 (my first car) until about 1990 IIRC. They ALL were 88’s or 98’s except one cutlass and one station wagon.


33 posted on 05/12/2014 9:40:29 AM PDT by matthew fuller (No, I don't miss GWB- I miss Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld.)
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To: Impala64ssa

My favorite car for many years- I owned 13 of them, all used. From 1955 (my first car) until about 1990 IIRC. They ALL were 88’s or 98’s except one cutlass and one station wagon.


34 posted on 05/12/2014 9:40:29 AM PDT by matthew fuller (No, I don't miss GWB- I miss Dick Cheney and Don Rumsfeld.)
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To: Impala64ssa
Never cared for Olds, except for the 442 (would press you into the seat - definitely a muscle car). Buicks were ugly except for 60's Riviera. Gotta luv those hidden front lights.

I currently have a Cashmire Blue 1958 Chevy Impala (my all time favorite car and second one), with a continental kit, fender skirts, white wall tires, duel rear antennas, forward mirrors on the fenders. It's not show, but a great "Survivor" as it's called. I'm replacing stuff as I can afford.

Recently had a lot of under carriage stuff done and added powered disc brakes in front. Also put a great sound system in the glove box with a powerful amp and sub-woofer in the trunk. It drives like the tank it is, but get many looks and honks while cruising around with some Oldies playing. Often get comments about how rare this car is with all the additional trim. If I had a photo client, I'd post a photo.

35 posted on 05/12/2014 9:42:18 AM PDT by A Navy Vet (An Oath is Forever!)
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To: Mich Patriot

The Toronado was produced continuously from introduction in 1966 through 1992.


36 posted on 05/12/2014 9:42:48 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: Impala64ssa; BlackElk
A lot of cool cars from the early days. Here's one made in Massachusetts in the 19th century from the (George) Altham International Motor Car Company.


37 posted on 05/12/2014 9:43:49 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("I'm a Contra" -- President Ronald Reagan)
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To: Impala64ssa

At one time I owned 2 1981 Cutlass’s and a1982 98.

All 3 were Diesel’s.


38 posted on 05/12/2014 9:45:15 AM PDT by amigatec (The only change you will see in the next four years will be what's in your pocket.)
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To: A Navy Vet

1973 cutlass supreme


39 posted on 05/12/2014 9:46:29 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz ("Heck of a reset there, Hillary"S)
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To: dirtboy

From cutlass to gutless, that’s what emission controls and CAFE did to cars of the early eighties.

CC


40 posted on 05/12/2014 9:46:34 AM PDT by Celtic Conservative (tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
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