What if Oldsmobile produced a Toronado station wagon? General Motors was intrigued enough by the idea to build a prototype or two. Continue reading
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Video: Florence Henderson Introduces the 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
Before she was TV mom Carol Brady, Florence Henderson was an Oldsmobile spokeswoman. Here she is to sing the praises of the sporty 1962 Starfire. Continue reading
The Passing of the Horse: 1903 Oldsmobile
In the early days of the auto industry, the chief competition wasn’t another machine. It was the horse. Continue reading
Video: Marketing the 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado
Get the full lowdown on the luxurious 1972 Oldsmobile Toronado in this original dealer film. Continue reading
Video: Manufacturing the 1963 Olds Rocket V8
See the state of the art in GM engine manufacturing circa 1963 this original Oldmobile film.
What’s in a Name: The Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1961-99
Wihtout a doubt, Cutlass was one of the most popular and familiar model names in the Oldsmobile catalog. Here are just a few examples and a quick history. Continue reading
What’s In a Name: Oldsmobile 442
When the Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964, the numbers 4, 4, and 2 in the designation had a specific meaning, but that would soon change. Continue reading