129 Years Ago Today Oldsmobile Was Founded.

[Drew Dowdell]

On this day 129 years ago, August 21st, 1897, Oldsmobile was founded by Ransom E. Olds.

Oldsmobile was always a leader in technology, leading the way for features like the Automatic transmission, front-wheel drive in mass market cars, overhead valve V8s, GPS and more.

Olds styling was typically subdued and handsome rather than brash and garish (except for 1958). Usually a best seller, the Oldsmobile Cutlass was often the top selling nameplate in the US in the 1970s and 1980s.

And though a technology leading division for GM in the late 1990s, the public couldn't get around the name "Oldsmobile" and along with GM's financial troubles, GM decided to fold the marque after 107 years of production.

You've all seen my 1981 Oldsmobile Toronado, but what are some of your favorite models of Olds from any year.

 

A view through the decades:

 

[G. David Felt]

For me the 442 will always be a favorite. I also have a soft spot for for Delta 88 & 98 custom cruisers.

[Drew Dowdell]

48 minutes ago, David said:

For me the 442 will always be a favorite. I also have a soft spot for for Delta 88 & 98 custom cruisers.

I'd love one of these in black with the deep merlot leather interior

[G. David Felt]

3 hours ago, Drew Dowdell said:

I'd love one of these in black with the deep merlot leather interior

I do love that exterior color too! ?

[oldshurst442]

Some memorable Oldsmobiles in movie and television

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 22, 2023 by oldshurst442

[NINETY EIGHT REGENCY]

I missed this thread. I do not know how I did. 

1963  Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight:

 

1965- 1966 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight:

 

1975- 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight:

 

1980-1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight:

 

 

1991-1996 Oldsmobile Ninety- Eight

 

 

1966 Oldsmobile Toronado:

 

1973 - 1976 Oldsmobile Toronado:

 

1979-1985 Oldsmobile Toronado:

 

1990- 1992 Oldsmobile Toronado

 

1980-1990  Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser:

 

1980-1985 Oldsmobile Eighty Eight:

 

1992-1999 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight/ Regency/LSS

 

1974-1975 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

 

 

 

 

1976-1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

 

1981-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

 

 

 

 

1984-1988 Oldsmobile Ciera

 

 

Oldsmobile Bravada