Posts Tagged ‘Oldsmobile’
History of Oldsmobile Before it Failed
Ransom E. Olds founded Oldsmobile in 1897, making it one of the most well-known automotive manufacturers in the United States. It was also one of the oldest automakers in the world, lagging somewhat behind pioneering names such as Opel, Mercedes-Benz, and Peugeot. What Has Been Forgotten About Oldsmobile and Its Automobiles Initially known as…
Read MoreOldsmobile Cutlass 442 History
1964-1973 According to some, Oldsmobile invented the muscle car in 1949 when it crammed its hot new full-size Rocket V8 into its midsize model to produce the Olds 88 and Super 88 series. However, Oldsmobile did not return to the concept until 1964, spurred by the success of the Pontiac GTO. Oldsmobile was the first…
Read MoreOldsmobile Torque Monster Engines
Oldsmobile built the Rocket V8 engine from 1949 through 1990. The Rocket and the 1949 Cadillac V8 were GM’s first post-war OHV crossflow cylinder head V8 engines. Long before the corporate Chevrolet 350 small-block and Cadillac Northstar engines, Olds built their own V8 engine family. The engine block and cylinder heads were cast by Saginaw…
Read MoreTop Cars to Restore
Lincoln Continental The Most Often Restored Automobiles Restoration is a costly undertaking. Even if you can do the majority of the work yourself, the components, equipment, and paint supplies needed to change an old automobile from a worn-out relic to a dazzling display beauty will set you back a five-figure price. We commend you if…
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