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LeftLane1 Champion Author Georgia Posts:13,936 Points:1,861,540 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2011 7:04:50 PM Ignore LeftLane1 Report Abuse It is Very Sad to see the OLDEST CAR Company in America die. Olds dates back to 1897. OLDSMOBILE has really neat rides over the years. Rocket88's, 442's, Cutlass Supremes, Hurst/Olds, Intrigues, Ninety Eights, W-30, etc... They were Top Sellers for Years and led with many innovations. If You Owned an OLDSMOBILE you can just Say "YES" *****OR***** Tell Us about YOUR OLDS, which Model(s)/Years You owned (or maybe desired) Please share your any stories you might have about OLDSMOBILES.

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It is Very Sad to see the OLDEST CAR Company in America die. Olds dates back to 1897. OLDSMOBILE has really neat rides over the years. Rocket88's, 442's, Cutlass Supremes, Hurst/Olds, Intrigues, Ninety Eights, W-30, etc... They were Top Sellers for Years and led with many innovations.

If You Owned an OLDSMOBILE you can just Say "YES"

*******OR*******

Tell Us about YOUR OLDS, which Model(s)/Years You owned (or maybe desired)

Please share your any stories you might have about OLDSMOBILES.

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WEDDY Champion Author Phoenix Posts:3,227 Points:1,034,595 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 8:55:05 AM Ignore WEDDY Report Abuse No
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nichols Champion Author Halifax Posts:6,836 Points:1,829,175 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: May 15, 2013 8:17:26 AM Ignore nichols Report Abuse still use a 2001 OLDS Intrigue
forestghost07 Sophomore Author Miami Posts:241 Points:3,350 Joined:Apr 2013	Message Posted: May 2, 2013 3:33:08 PM Ignore forestghost07 Report Abuse no, but I'd sure love one I cant afford - a vintage 442 convertible
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ace12012 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:1,650 Points:321,810 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 11:45:18 AM Ignore ace12012 Report Abuse my first car....1956 Oldsmobile 4 door 88. you never forget your first car.
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retcap201 Champion Author Austin Posts:5,823 Points:1,322,055 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 9:53:12 AM Ignore retcap201 Report Abuse Yes 2 First Car: 1959 Olds Super 88 and a 1985 Olds 98 Broughm(?)
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DDubyu Champion Author Ventura Posts:19,770 Points:3,165,395 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 8:57:21 AM Ignore DDubyu Report Abuse Yes, a 67 Delta 88.
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contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,415 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 6:05:05 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes...1957 Oldsmobile Rocket 88..... a 1980 Cutlass Supreme.....like Oldsmobile...... I always thought at one time that they should have drop the Buick brand and kept Oldsmobile...... Oldsmobile was also the test vehicle that GM tried new products out on....
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Ratso Champion Author Ohio Posts:18,768 Points:2,681,670 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Apr 29, 2013 4:59:14 AM Ignore Ratso Report Abuse Yes...God yes ! 1954 Olds Rocket 88...what a car, loved that car to death.
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Wanda127 Champion Author Florida Posts:2,479 Points:911,980 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 10:59:19 PM Ignore Wanda127 Report Abuse No but I have had all the sister co. cars.
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Hemond Champion Author Providence Posts:8,153 Points:133,265 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2013 6:27:06 PM Ignore Hemond Report Abuse My brother inherited my Mom's '72 Cutlass Supreme convertible. He completely restored it. It is now worth big bucks. It is essentially a trailer queen but he does drive it occasionally. A head turner, he's had plenty of offers.
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LTDANCG Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:4 Points:1,105 Joined:Mar 2013	Message Posted: Mar 25, 2013 10:03:43 PM Ignore LTDANCG Report Abuse I have a 1982 Cutlass with 60K on it that my Mom bought new and I would love to have a 66-67 442 and a 60s/70s Vista Cruiser someday. Seemed like everyone had a Cutlass when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. Great cars. [Edited by: LTDANCG at 3/25/2013 11:08:28 PM EST]
2Tall Champion Author Maryland Posts:12,762 Points:2,938,455 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Mar 24, 2013 11:35:01 PM Ignore 2Tall Report Abuse no, but did want a 442.
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contiki Champion Author Ontario Posts:8,415 Points:563,165 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 6:43:20 AM Ignore contiki Report Abuse Yes...1957 Oldsmobile Rocket 88..... a 1980 Cutlass Supreme.....like Oldsmobile......
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glambgirl Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,268 Points:294,055 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 14, 2013 2:31:59 AM Ignore glambgirl Report Abuse I've never had one but my Dad had a 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. He drove that car long distances to work for twenty years.
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pacecar68 Champion Author Oakland Posts:4,656 Points:865,370 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 10:59:32 PM Ignore pacecar68 Report Abuse yes...i previously owned a 1990 oldsmobile 98 regency...it was very nice and renewed my love affair with gm vehicles... i currently own a 1995 oldsmobile cutlass ciera sl...it is my teenage son's car...we love it...
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imzoose Rookie Author New York Posts:27 Points:82,170 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Mar 13, 2013 9:40:21 PM Ignore imzoose Report Abuse Yes, in 1982 I purchased a 1972 442 W-30, with a 4 speed, double clutch, posi-rear, fast back with a bench seat. Found out years later that less than 250 were made Manuel with a bench. Wish I still had it.