What is the one Oldsmobile U wished U owned!

[Steve Moskowitz]

Thought I'd try to get a little more activity on the discussion part of this forum. So here goes, might be pretty interesting and might tell who is really on this site. What is the one Oldsmobile ever made that you wished you owned?

I will give it a start. As much as I would love a Limited or a Fiesta Convertible which both are among the most valuable Oldsmobiles for collectors, my pick is a 1912 Autocrat Speedster. It looks like a Stutz Bearcat, a 2-seater and I have always dreamed of owning one.

[86 2dr.ltd]

Well I'm not up on the really old cars but that one sounds interesting. In my price range I'd like a Emerald 1970 GT of the Gen one Toros, but thats today tomorrow I might prefer a ocean mist 66. But over the past year I've seen some earlier 60's Jetfires and Jetstars looking good. No need to mention the 442 I like em but so does everyone, their not an endangered species. How about the 60's - 98's. I saw one of them (58)at a show lookin real good.

[rocketraider]

Easy- a factory four-speed 1965 or 1966 Starfire. Second choice would be a 1968 bucket seat W34 Toronado, third would be Rooster Bush's 74 Hurst/Olds Pace Car.

Hmmm- the last 1975 Royale convertible wouldn't be a bad pick either.

[86 2dr.ltd]

Was the last 75 Convertable done special?

[rocketraider]

It was to be the last Olds Convertible ever built and was, until the Cutlass Supreme ragtop showed up again in the late 80s. It was a Lansing car built 3rd week July 1975 and was code 75 Spectra Red w/white top and interior, from the info I have.

I've been trying to find info on dealer it was shipped to but haven't had much luck. Rumour is it went to the Southeastern US. Thought I'd found it earlier this year in Greensboro NC but that one turned out to be a Linden NJ built car.
Still damn close to the end though.

I owned the next to last Linden-built 1973 Royale convertible for nearly 14 years. Bambi whacked it hard in the left quarter and I fell out of love with it- got disgusted with it, truth be known. It went to Parkersburg WV where it lives with a 1973 Olds collector who has restored it.

[Dave Wyatt]

A 69 H/O would be my pick. Rode in a nearly new one back in late 71/early 72 and it changed my life. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" />

I like 442's and the best year has to be 1970 for the totally stock versions. I agree with 86 2dr.ltd that they are not all that rare as a group, but there are some rare birds that happen to be 442's. I like the 1970 442 Indy Pace Cars the best. The track cars are very rare and have an interesting history to them. Even rarer are the actual pace cars. Does anyone know if the actual pace cars still around from the 1970 Indy 500?

[Steve Moskowitz]

The answer is yes, Ron Adams owns one of the track cars (not a parade car). It was the car that Lane Automotive used to produce their 1:18 scale model. I am not sure there are others. I know at least one of the '72, 74 and two of the 77's still exist as well (77's were 88's).

Rocketraider...I have a friend who has a '75 convert with less than 12,000 miles with the 455. loaded. I am trying to arm wrestle him for it as we speak...not the last off the line but will make a great driver. Also, it is a lot easier to sart than the '02 and the '08!

A factory 4-speed 1965 Jetstar I!

[86 2dr.ltd]

Maybe I have it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/wink.gif" alt="" /> HAR! HAR! I doubt it. Mine will never be a collector but I love it.

3N67K5M336801

I think I like the 68-69 442's best of 442's, I like the 73 S/442 also another partially ignored car. Really I'd like to see more people saving the big cars. Just cant restore them because the parts arent there. No aftermarket / no OEM. Just fix/fabricate and repair.

[Rawja]

1989 Trofeo with a touch screen. Desperately wanted one when they were new, but $25,000 was a lot of scratch for a college student back then. Didn't like the redesigned version (90-93) they looked awful in my opinion.

As far as the "newer" cars go, I always liked the 1990 Touring Sedans (prefer the 16 inch "Trofeo" rims on the '90 models).

[66400]

Put me down for a '40 or a '41 4dr Convert Phaeton 98!

That black '49 or '50 Sedan Delivery that shows up once in a while(1 of 1?)!

Or an additional '66 442 L69

'65-'66-'67 F-85 B07 Police Apprehender Highway Patrol Package car

'67-'68 Delmont 425 88 B07

Maybe another '91-92 Custom Crusier with 000000.0 mi to replace my 120,000 mi one with.

I just can't stop at one!! Henry

[86 2dr.ltd]

What about the late 40's (I believe) with the fastback. Buick had about the same car. WhAt were they called ? Have seen a few pop up on ebay.

What about the 97 LSS sitting in the driveway. I just had to have that. I guess it was the one. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" />

I am not sure what was the last year of the 98 convertibles, but to me they are the ultimate "land yachts". Many of you have talked about the 88's and Royales, but what about the really big boys???????

[66400]

1970 was the last year for 98 converts. Henry

Would like to locate a Cutlass Supreme Convertibe with low mileage to take to Florida for winter use--If anyone could point me to one it would be appreciated----As to favorite---I guess I love all with four wheels--must be a disease---Right now it is my 1918 Touring which many of you have seen at Lansing and NAOC--Keep the faith SKY----------svbnh@aol.com Thanks

Doc Watsons' '68 H/O

[cnbed]

I could have had a 1961 full-size 88 wagon (don't know the name) back in 1980. The Southern California chapter of the Olds Club was having a meeting that I attended (I'm into Packards), and after the business meeting those with cars or parts for sale stood up and informed the group about them. One fellow had a collection of about ten Olds, and was keeping them on the streets near his home in LA. His was catching hell from the city, and had to get rid of at least "one more" car by the next morning. He brought this wagon to the meeting and showed it to everyone. It had about 100,000 miles, and had full power (PS, PB, windows, and A/C !). It was straight and solid, a real California car. He said if it was not sold by the next morning he would take off the A/C parts and drive it to the scrap yard. He was asking $100. (That's One-Hundred dollars!)

I had just bought my 1956 Packard a few months before, and my parents would have killed me if I brought home a second "old car." Oh well!

[rocketraider]

For a straight rust free loaded wagon, I'd have near-'bout risked it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/grin.gif" alt="" /> .

Any 1941-1984 98
or
any 1949-1985 88

I love big Oldsmobiles!

[rocketraider]

"She got a big Olds-mo-beel" Any other Delbert McClinton <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif" alt="" /> fans on the forum?

Sure, I like Delbert...but if it weren't for my listening to Imus in the Morning, I'd probably never have heard of him!

[Steve Moskowitz]

[color:"red"] [/color] Y [color:"red"] [/color] You guys have got me replying to myself...over 200 views and 22 opinions! This site must have the most un-opinionated folks in the world. Really thought we'd get a lot of interesting replies as to the cars and why. I guess APATHY is reigning out there..!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/icons/frown.gif" alt="" />

[Chris Paulsen]

I guess you "shamed" me into responding. My main interest is brass cars. So, it should come as no surprise I really like the Oldsmobile Limited's of 1910-1912. I have had the great fortune to ride in the 1910 owned by the Harrah's Collection, and I had been on several tours with the late Dick Neller and his 1909 Model Z.

I am not sure how practical a Limited would be for touring (other than on the highway). Having said that, an Autocrat wouldn't be too bad, either.
Chris