Oldsmobile car books - history and models

Oldmobile (1948-1963) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Olsmobile models from the years 1948-1963. Describes the Oldsmobile Rocket 88, Super 88, Dynamic 88, 98, Futuramic 98, F-85, Starfire and the Jetfire with turbo.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Oldsmobile 1964-1971 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Oldsmobile sports models from the years 1964-1971. Describes the Oldsmobile Jetstar 88, Cutlass Holiday, Starfire, 4-4-2, Delta 88, Toronado, Supreme, Hurst/Olds, Delmont, W-31, W-30, Delta Royale and Rallye 350.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Oldsmobile Cutlass and 4-4-2 (1964-1974) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Oldsmobile Cutlass and 4-4-2 sports models from the years 1964-1974.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Standard Catalog of Oldsmobile 1897-1997 - History, Photos, Technical Data and Pricing

The Standard Catalog of Oldsmobile 1897-1997 delivers everything an Olds enthusiast or historian needs! You'll find 268 pages packed with hundreds of photos, history, production figures, and updated pricing information.

This book includes:
- A current market price guide showing values in Old Cars Report Price Guide's comprehensive 1 to 6 grading scale
- Complete year-by-year model listings with history and technical details
- Thousands of photos for easy model identification
- Option lists, engine information, original pricing, and production information
This book is a MUST for everyone that loves Oldsmobiles!

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Designing Dreams - Essays on the inside story of General Motors, Harely Earl and America's Golden Automotive Age

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"Designing Dreams- explores the era when cars became symbols of imagination and style. Dick Ruzzin reveals the story of General Motors, Harley Earl's visionary design work, and the artistry that shaped America's Golden Automotive Age.

Central to the book is the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado, a revolutionary front-wheel-drive luxury car. As one of its designers, Ruzzin offers an insider's view of its development, revealing the creative energy and bold ideas behind this landmark vehicle.

Drawing on 40 years at General Motors Design, Ruzzin reflects on the influence of Harley Earl, the pioneering designer who turned automobiles into works of art. Earl's vision transformed the industry and continues to inspire designers today.

Illustrated with over 100 sketches and archival images, the book highlights the skill, precision, and passion of automotive design. It captures a profession that blends practicality with beauty, producing cars that are both functional and striking.

"Designing Dreams- is more than a history of car design - it celebrates the people, ideas, and innovations that made the automobile a symbol of American creativity. Essential reading for car enthusiasts and design lovers, it offers a vivid look into the Golden Age of the American automobile.

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Oldsmobile 1946-1960 Photo Archive

All of the great looking Oldsmobiles of this exciting time are presented here in sharp detail with high quality photos from the National Automotive History Collection. Here are the revolutionary first hardtops, and later the first four-door hardtops, Starfires, Fiestas, and concept cars.

Here, too, are the less fortunate 1957 and 1958 models, when bad styling decisions caused sales to fall. Oldsmobile would recover and go on to again lead the industry in sales in later years, only to perish for good in the new millennium.
Superb photos are tied together with authoritative and informative captions, telling the story of Olds in these nostalgic years.

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Oldsmobile Convertibles 1953-1966

Excellent primer and quick reference guide, with large B&W photos, details, basic spec pages and historical overview. Covers the Oldsmobile Super 88, Dynamic 88, Olds 98, Fiesta, Starfire, F-85, Jetstar, Cutlass Delta 88 and 442. Great addition to your auto library,

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Oldsmobile W-Powered Muscle Cars - Includes W30, W31, W32, W33, W34 and more

Oldsmobile's foray into the developing muscle car wars of the 1960s came as little surprise to most in the automotive industry. What was surprising was that it wasn't the first to develop it!
Oldsmobile's Rocket 88 has been viewed by some as the beginning of performance offerings from automobile manufacturers. The 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile's volley back at the Pontiac GTO, and in 1966, Olds attempted to spike the ball home with its all-new W-30 high-performance drag racing package.

During the course of the next pair of decades, Oldsmobile offered the W-code on a host of platforms (the Cutlass, F-85, 4-4-2, Toronado, and Delta 88) with an assortment of engine packages (400, 455, and 350). As muscle cars fell by the wayside during the struggling 1970s, Oldsmobile continued to carry its flagship W-30 all the way through the 1980 model year.

This book by muscle car historian and esteemed photographer David Newhardt revisits and celebrates Oldsmobile's legendary W-optioned performance machines. So, sit down, strap in, and let Dr. Oldsmobile do the driving.

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