Brand Home General Year Information The 1962 Oldsmobiles were introduced on September 22, 1961. The turbocharged F-85...
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General Oldsmobile History
Years Manufactured
1897 – 2004
Head Quarters
Detroit, Michigan
Oldsmobile was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. The company was originally named the “Olds Motor Vehicle Company” and was one of the earliest automobile manufacturers in the United States. They later became a part of General Motors (GM), which was founded by William C. Durant. Oldsmobile became one of the divisions within the GM family of automotive brands. The final Oldsmobile, an Alero, rolled off the assembly line in April 2004, marking the end of the brand’s 107-year history.
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1955 Oldsmobile Described In Detail
Brand Home General Year Information In 1955 the '54 look was further softened and the grille took on a more oval shape...
1954 Oldsmobile Described In Detail
Brand Home General Year Information A rather complete styling change was made across the board for Oldsmobile in 1954 with...
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Acquisitions, Partnerships, and Mergers
Hurst Olds Partnership
The Hurst Olds partnership was a collaboration between two iconic American automotive companies, Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance, primarily during the 1960s and 1970s. The partnership resulted in the creation of high-performance and limited-edition versions of Oldsmobile’s cars, which are highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts today
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Cultural References
1905 Song “My Merry Oldsmobile”
Songs have been used for years in marketing. The popular song from 1905, with music by Gus Edwards and lyrics by Vincent P. Bryan. The song is about a couple who court and fall in love during a trip with a new Oldsmobile. Hear Bing Crosby sing a version on YouTube HERE
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Brand Marketing
Includes Print Ads, Press Releases, Sales Brochures, Posters, Cards, Dealer Sheets, and other Artwork.
Factory Documents
Includes Bulletins, Parts Catalogs, Owners Manuals, Stylist Drawings, and other information created by the manufacturer for informational and other purposes.
Features and Articles
Features & Articles from our Magazine Archive as well as materials written and collated by our staff.
Road Tests
A collection of road tests collected from various sources including our Magazine Archive.
Service Manuals
Manuals to assistance in the repair and service of a vehicle. The manuals are accessible if you are a Dues-Paying Members only.
Technical Info & Specifications
Technical Information and Specifications Including AMA Info