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The 1956 Oldsmobile Super 88 was arguably the best combination of styling, performance, engineering, and craftsmanship seen from Lansing since WWII. The '56s boasted all-new X-member frames with longer wheel-bases , bigger-bore "Rocket" V-8s with more power, and colorful new square-shouldered styling marked by GM's trendy "Panoramic" wraparound windshield.

Enthusiastic public response boosted Olds from sixth to fifth in industry production, then to fourth for banner '55. All models were nicely face lifted -- flaunting splashy two-toning -- and hardtop sedans. The '56s received another restyle (announced by a gaping "mouth" grille) and even more power.

The Super 88 remained the "performance" line, sharing its higher-power engine with the luxury top-range 98s. Oldsmobile might be gone, but the Rocket brand hasn't been forgotten by collectors looking for a 1950s American automotive icon.

"Most collectors are people like me who have a connection to the brand," said V. Neils Agather, a National Antique Oldsmobile Club adviser for the 1956 model year. "Perhaps their father had one--I grew up with one all my life. Or they might be someone who had one and sold it, or they aspired to own one. You may find someone who has done research and knows cars. GM did a good job positioning Oldsmobile in the 1950s. Oldsmobile was a high-end luxury car with power and speed. Not a hot rod but not a Cadillac either, which was all about luxury. If you're someone who knows these things, you might say 'I need an Olds in my collection.'"

This 1956 Oldsmobile Holiday sedan that is powered by a high performance J2 motor, 324 V8 that produces 230 horsepower from its Rocket V8 motor this motor is topped with the triple deuce carburetor set. It has a 3-speed automatic transmission, power steering and brakes, new front and rear drum brakes, and a custom tuned suspension. It has the factory AM radio, custom body work all emblems are shaved off along with door handles, covered with a Red and White two tone paint, adding a keyless entry with custom door and trunk pops and a dual exhaust. We have added new low profile tires and wheels for the right touch. This is a stunning Oldsmobile that has been properly maintained and cared for ready to cruse to the next car show or Sunday morning drives.

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Ferrari FF pitted against Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser in crazy Generation Gap comparison

Thu, 13 Nov 2014

The folks behind Generation Gap have lost their minds with this latest video. The goal here is to determine the ultimate family cruiser, but the choices are what you would least expect, with a heavily modded 1970 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser going up against a 2012 Ferrari FF.
You might anticipate an over-40-year-old Oldsmobile to pale in comparison to any modern Ferrari, but this wagon has a ton of secrets under its skin thanks to Lingenfelter. First, it packs a supercharged LS3 V8 with a claimed 650 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. That big upgrade in power is further helped with air suspension and massive Wilwood disc brakes. The result is nothing short of deafening, with blaring yelps whenever the driver even nudges the accelerator.
The alternative sounds just as good, albeit in very different way. The Ferrari's 6.3-liter V12 pumps out 651 hp and 504 pound-feet with a part-time all-wheel drive system. While the FF lacks a lot of the hauling ability of the Olds, it makes up for the deficit in handling, luxury, and in many eyes, simply by having the famous prancing horse on the grille.

This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]

Thu, 09 Oct 2014

The last time I roped a coworker into an automotive debate, I lost. Resoundingly, I might add. Still, 2,385 voters chose to cast their lots for the Fiat 500 Abarth, as opposed to 5,273 choosing the Ford Fiesta ST, and so I can rest easy in the knowledge that at least 30 percent of you, dear readers, see things my way. I still like to think we have more fun, too.
My loss in the first round of our This or That series, in which two Autoblog editors pick sides on any given topic and then attempt to explain why the other is completely wrong, didn't stop me from picking another good-natured fight, this time with Senior Editor Seyth Miersma. Last time, our chosen sides were eerily similar in design, albeit quite different in actual execution. This time, our vehicular peculiarities couldn't seemingly fall any further from one another: A 1980 Oldsmobile 442 wouldn't seem to match up in comparison to a 1989 BMW 635CSi.
How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?

Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6

Wed, 11 Dec 2013

Ever since Gran Turismo 4, Jay Leno has had at least one of his cars included in the popular racing simulator (starting with the Tank Car), and more of his machines appears in Gran Turismo 6. They include this nose-heavy, front-wheel-drive V8-powered muscle car. Yes, that aptly describes a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - except Leno's is rear-wheel drive. And it has a Cadillac CTS-V race engine modified to pump out 1,070 horsepower.
For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.

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