Chicagoan edition Oldsmobiles

442much · July 6th, 2009, 03:28 AM

I received the following the other day. Can anyone answer this? I can't find anything.

Dear Sir:

My 64 year old Dad was telling me that in 1969 he saw two "Chicagoan" edition Oldsmobiles that were either Olds 98 or 88 models. I am relatively certain that theses would have been Dealer created editions for the Chicago market. I can find NOTHING at all about these cars on the internet & was hoping that perhaps you could provide some info.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

agtw31 · July 6th, 2009, 10:20 AM

car lots all over the country back in the day had special editions made for them,probably added a half vinyl top or something like that,or two tone paint.

wmachine · July 6th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Ken, I'm not sure if Olds was doing any regional cars in '69. Sure, any *dealer* could make his own "special edition". I've not heard of any '69s, but that doesn't mean there weren't any.
I've only heard of regional cars starting in the '70s, like these:
http://v8cars.hu/cutlass/stuff.php?page=y76

J-(Chicago) · July 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM

There is an RMO cutlass at my local junkyard. Looks to just be a dealership striping and lettering kit.
Still kind of neat though.

Ghost Post · July 9th, 2009, 10:34 AM

Could he perhaps be remembering the 68 Chicago Auto show Cutlass Mod-Rod cars?.
And who could forget the Mod-Chicks!.

~ Pete

Ghost Post · July 9th, 2009, 10:36 AM

As mentioned above, here's a link to pics of all years of the Chicago Auto shows you can cruise..
Don't miss the '68 Cutlass Mod-Rod...and Mod-Chicks!.

http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/histo...y=1968&vid=371

~ Pete

442much · July 12th, 2009, 11:31 PM

Thanks guys. I'll pass the info along. Hopefully it helps him. Thanks again.

Aceshigh · July 14th, 2009, 04:29 AM

My custom 1970 Pro Touring 442 will be a Chicagoan version.

July 6th, 2009, 03:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
442much Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 477	Chicagoan edition Oldsmobiles I received the following the other day. Can anyone answer this? I can't find anything. Dear Sir: My 64 year old Dad was telling me that in 1969 he saw two "Chicagoan" edition Oldsmobiles that were either Olds 98 or 88 models. I am relatively certain that theses would have been Dealer created editions for the Chicago market. I can find NOTHING at all about these cars on the internet & was hoping that perhaps you could provide some info. Thank you for your attention to this matter. __________________ Ken www.oldsnorthernlights.com 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL / 3.8 V6 1976 Oldsmobile 442 / 455 V8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2057807 http://v8cars.hu/73-77cutlassregistr...=4664fd557339a "When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?"

July 6th, 2009, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
wmachine Trying to remember member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,466	Ken, I'm not sure if Olds was doing any regional cars in '69. Sure, any dealer could make his own "special edition". I've not heard of any '69s, but that doesn't mean there weren't any. I've only heard of regional cars starting in the '70s, like these: http://v8cars.hu/cutlass/stuff.php?page=y76 __________________ Kurt http://wmachines.shubes.net

July 6th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
J-(Chicago) Seasoned beater pilot. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,696	There is an RMO cutlass at my local junkyard. Looks to just be a dealership striping and lettering kit. Still kind of neat though. __________________ I'd rather have a numbers matching poker hand.

July 9th, 2009, 10:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ghost Post SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 13	As mentioned above, here's a link to pics of all years of the Chicago Auto shows you can cruise.. Don't miss the '68 Cutlass Mod-Rod...and Mod-Chicks!. http://www.chicagoautoshow.com/histo...y=1968&vid=371 ~ Pete Last edited by Ghost Post; July 9th, 2009 at 10:41 AM..

July 12th, 2009, 11:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
442much Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta Posts: 477	Thanks guys. I'll pass the info along. Hopefully it helps him. Thanks again. __________________ Ken www.oldsnorthernlights.com 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue GL / 3.8 V6 1976 Oldsmobile 442 / 455 V8 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2057807 http://v8cars.hu/73-77cutlassregistr...=4664fd557339a "When you turn your car on, does it return the favour?"

July 6th, 2009, 10:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
agtw31 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 745	car lots all over the country back in the day had special editions made for them,probably added a half vinyl top or something like that,or two tone paint.

July 9th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ghost Post SuperMod Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 13	Could he perhaps be remembering the 68 Chicago Auto show Cutlass Mod-Rod cars?. And who could forget the Mod-Chicks!. ~ Pete

July 14th, 2009, 04:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Aceshigh Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 167	My custom 1970 Pro Touring 442 will be a Chicagoan version. __________________ 1970 Olds 442 Tribute Sherwood Green + Rocket 350 Olds VIN Decode

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