Welcome back! It’s been a week of thinking, “Where is the car now?” As you can see on file, both of today’s choices are from the good ol’ USA of A’s. But first, let’s take a look at yesterday’s results. Well, that’s pretty definitive. Personally, I would like to adopt one of them, even though I have some dissatisfaction with Read More
At the time of its discontinuation in 2004, Oldsmobile was 107 years old and the oldest surviving American automaker. That’s a perfect name! Additionally, Olds was her fourth oldest existing automaker in the world at the time. Source: autowise.com
The 1955 Oldsmobile had a revised grille, with the oval profile of the Starfire concept car’s air intake, horizontal crossbars and twin bumpers similar to those used on the 1953 and 1954 production cars. “Bomb” has been combined. In a car like the 98 Starfire Convertible,1955 was one of those years. Source: auto.howstuffworks.com
Luxury muscle cars began in the 1950s with cars like Chrysler’s 300 Letter series, Studebaker’s supercharged Golden Hawk, and the 300-horsepower Buick Century. The Oldsmobile was there too, with his 300 horsepower Tri-Power J-2 rocket engine option from 1957. However, there are exceptions. Source: www.hagerty.com
Oldsmobile built 35.2 million cars during its 107-year life and was a pioneer in mass production, front-wheel drive technology, and overhead-valve V-8 engines. When GM discontinued the company in 2004, Olds was the oldest automaker in the United States and one of the oldest automakers in the entire world. Source: www.hagerty.com
We’ve seen in recent weeks that tried-and-true transmission types can take quite a while to disappear from new cars, even long after they’re considered obsolete. Americans could buy a new car with a three-speed automatic until 2002 and a four-speed manual until 1996. 3 speed… Source: www.autoweek.com
If you thought it was impossible for a muscle car to be front-wheel drive, everyone thought so in the 1960s. That was until the Oldsmobile Toronado came along. Americans will have a hard time transitioning from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive full-time. But first… Source: www.hotcars.com
Few names in American muscle car history inspire as much awe and excitement as the Chevrolet Chevelle SS. With its commanding stance, powerful engine, and charm, this car is a testament to the golden age of muscle cars. But the Chevelle SS is far from unique… Source: www.hotcars.com
The Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser is one of the many cars that gave wagons a reputation as boring but practical cars. Throughout the life of this body style, there have been many exciting cars that challenge the stereotypes of these cars. Remarkably, in recent years… Source: www.hotcars.com
Oldsmobile was once one of those general motorsThe most prolific plot during its heyday. But today, the name only pops into the minds of muscle car enthusiasts, older gear enthusiasts, and those researching the ancient history of the auto industry. On April 29, 2004, in Lansing, he… Source: www.hotcars.com