Oldsmobile is one of the oldest American automakers, established in 1897. While many people believe that the Ford Model T was the first mass-produced automobile, the Oldsmobile Model R was actually the first mass-produced car to roll off of an assembly line.
The 1960s would be a new and prosperous period for Oldsmobile as they ventured into the performance car segment. Oldsmobile’s F-85 would be introduced in 1961 as a compact sedan with a 215 CID V8. The Oldsmobile 442 was the high-performance offshoot of the F-85. The Oldsmobile Cutlass would also be one of the brand’s most successful models. It was also one of the best-selling American cars in the 1970s and 1980s. Check out our Oldsmobile catalog below to learn more.
It might be hard to imagine today, but for many years, Oldsmobile was one of the most important subsidiaries in the General Motors lineup. GM slotted Oldsmobile between the standard Pontiac and luxury Buick brands, and they dominated the car market for much of the 20th century. Their demise in 2004 notwithstanding, Oldsmobile was a…
When the Oldsmobile Toronado was released in 1966, it represented a dramatic push toward new and innovative ideas for one of America’s oldest brands. By the 1990s, the Toronado was still kicking, but its ethos had shifted so enormously that it came to represent a failing brand whose heyday lay firmly in the past. With…
