If you could get another Olds?
April 17th, 2017, 06:11 PM
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My wish list is nearly as long as the "cars I currently own" list in my sig line. 
Probably the two I want that I don't currently own are a 61 bubble top and a 36-ish street rod.
Oh, and an 83-84 H/O.
And a 1970 pace car.
And a 65 Starfire 4spd.
And a mid-70s Starfire.
And a 72 H/O convert
And a 1969 W32
And a 1957 J2
And a 1940s woodie wagon
And... and... and...
Probably the two I want that I don't currently own are a 61 bubble top and a 36-ish street rod.
Oh, and an 83-84 H/O.
And a 1970 pace car.
And a 65 Starfire 4spd.
And a mid-70s Starfire.
And a 72 H/O convert
And a 1969 W32
And a 1957 J2
And a 1940s woodie wagon
And... and... and...
April 17th, 2017, 06:19 PM
#42
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I've wanted an H-body Starfire since they came out. I had just gotten my license in 1974 and thought they were pretty cool. I really want to do one with the Monza IMSA fenders.
April 17th, 2017, 06:27 PM
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My favorites to have include:
'71 W-30 in Viking blue, with white stripes, and pearl interior. Dual-gate Automatic.
'70 W-31 in Rally red, with black stripes, and black interior. M-20 4-speed.
'69 442 in Platinum silver, with red pin stripes, and red interior. M-21 4-speed.
'71 W-30 in Viking blue, with white stripes, and pearl interior. Dual-gate Automatic.
'70 W-31 in Rally red, with black stripes, and black interior. M-20 4-speed.
'69 442 in Platinum silver, with red pin stripes, and red interior. M-21 4-speed.
April 17th, 2017, 06:48 PM
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I had the optional side stripes and SS-III rims. Always thought 14" rims/tires should had been optional on the Starfire, Monza and Skyhawk.
April 17th, 2017, 07:37 PM
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There are alot i would like, including non Olds. My first choice would be a 69 H/O, then a 69 442, preferably a 4 speed. Next a 61 2 door post car, then a 68- 72 Vista Cruser. Heres a pic of my next project after i finish my olds. It wasnt too expensive, needs work but ill get it done. Been wanting one of these for quite a while
April 17th, 2017, 07:45 PM
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My Dream Olds
If that were meant to be (Me ever owning another Oldsmobile) it would have to meet very high standards,and be identical to the '55 Super 88 Holiday Coupe, that I sold in 1962! Larry
April 17th, 2017, 07:51 PM
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My number one choice would be a 66 442, 4 speed either hard top or ragtop.
The one I wish I had back was a red 66 F85 2 dr post with a white roof and black interior. I traded that beautiful car on a new 71 Vega.
The one I wish I had back was a red 66 F85 2 dr post with a white roof and black interior. I traded that beautiful car on a new 71 Vega.
April 17th, 2017, 11:18 PM
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There are alot i would like, including non Olds. My first choice would be a 69 H/O, then a 69 442, preferably a 4 speed. Next a 61 2 door post car, then a 68- 72 Vista Cruser. Heres a pic of my next project after i finish my olds. It wasnt too expensive, needs work but ill get it done. Been wanting one of these for quite a while
April 18th, 2017, 05:45 AM
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Ronnie, I like the pic of the 73 Omega. I guess that tent was an option for those wanting to live "on the wild side."
I also like the 74 Starfire. It would be hard to come across one of those. I browse the internet for Oldsmobiles often and I rarely come across those.
FWIW, the 3 pictures I posted are actual cars for sale right now. Unfortunately, I can't disclose their location because one of you might buy them before I do.
I also like the 74 Starfire. It would be hard to come across one of those. I browse the internet for Oldsmobiles often and I rarely come across those.
FWIW, the 3 pictures I posted are actual cars for sale right now. Unfortunately, I can't disclose their location because one of you might buy them before I do.
April 18th, 2017, 05:48 AM
#56
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Also, 1975 was the first year for the H-body Starfire.
April 18th, 2017, 07:38 AM
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The car I would like to get next would be a 1965 442 Convertible 4 Speed Car.
The car I wish I still had is the first Olds I ever had. It was a 1970 Cutlass W31 4 Speed 3.91 gears in the rear, Rally Red with White Vinyl Top and White interior. I got into a lot of trouble in that car. I would love to find another one some day, maybe without all the white!
Great Thread!!
John
The car I wish I still had is the first Olds I ever had. It was a 1970 Cutlass W31 4 Speed 3.91 gears in the rear, Rally Red with White Vinyl Top and White interior. I got into a lot of trouble in that car. I would love to find another one some day, maybe without all the white!
Great Thread!!
John
April 18th, 2017, 06:43 PM
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#1 1970 W30 HT auto with console
#2 1970 W31 Auto with console
#3 70 or 71 SX
#4 Curved dash
#5 1976 98 regency sedan (like my dads) Beige with buckskin vinyl top
#6 1983 Hurst
#7 1957 98 coupe white over coral or blue over white
#8 any final 500
#9 1985 delta 88 royal brougham coupe
#10 79-85 Toronado
#11 1969 H/O (actually more in the top 5)
Pat
#2 1970 W31 Auto with console
#3 70 or 71 SX
#4 Curved dash
#5 1976 98 regency sedan (like my dads) Beige with buckskin vinyl top
#6 1983 Hurst
#7 1957 98 coupe white over coral or blue over white
#8 any final 500
#9 1985 delta 88 royal brougham coupe
#10 79-85 Toronado
#11 1969 H/O (actually more in the top 5)
Pat
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April 18th, 2017, 08:11 PM
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April 20th, 2017, 11:09 PM
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April 20th, 2017, 11:10 PM
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April 21st, 2017, 11:28 AM
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Think I'm getting too old for any more, plus I've already had pretty much most cars I've wanted over 50 years, topped by the '57 300C convert, 68 Jag E-Type swb coupe, and 56 S 88 convert, Rose Mist & White...
70s Starfire??! Had a maroon '76 Starfire with the Buick V6 and 4 spd and loved the torquey drivetrain... BUT it was hands down the worst designed and assembled car I've ever owned: crappy fit/finish, instant serious chassis rust, saggy doors, rattles, horrible gaps, a real POS car that was the absolute nadir of GM "quality", the problems were designed in right at the Lordstown (?) factory! An absolutely horrible car to own!
70s Starfire??! Had a maroon '76 Starfire with the Buick V6 and 4 spd and loved the torquey drivetrain... BUT it was hands down the worst designed and assembled car I've ever owned: crappy fit/finish, instant serious chassis rust, saggy doors, rattles, horrible gaps, a real POS car that was the absolute nadir of GM "quality", the problems were designed in right at the Lordstown (?) factory! An absolutely horrible car to own!
April 21st, 2017, 11:33 AM
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April 22nd, 2017, 03:47 AM
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That's a tough one, I'd love a '68 Cutlass S Ram-rod or a loaded '68 H/O to go with my '68 4spd 442, but one I'd love to have again would be a '75 98 Regency!? I had one back in the 80s. It was a triple black 4dr beast that just cruised! I loved driving it. It was a former Olds zone rep car out of North Carolina & it had every option Olds offered that year except the front air bags & anti-lock brakes. I did some mods to it,larger frt sway bar,rear sway bar from a Caprice,gas shocks,etc. Everyone that drove it couldn't believe how well it drove & handled for an almost 5000 lb boat!
April 22nd, 2017, 07:25 AM
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Eric -
That's one of the few advantages of being old! Stuff was cheap then.
I had all those cool cars 30 years ago, paid all of $5k for the 300c and about the same for 38k mi Jag coupe (in Wedgwood Blue), $3500 for the 56 Super 88 vert (it had a mint body but bad engine)...also had a gold '57 Super 88 convert with only 40k that ran great, I think 3800 for that one, but I liked the '56 better! Just wish I had found a lavender '58 98 convert around then... and actually kept it! Now I'm lucky to afford a 4 dr... where's my time machine?!!
That's one of the few advantages of being old! Stuff was cheap then.
I had all those cool cars 30 years ago, paid all of $5k for the 300c and about the same for 38k mi Jag coupe (in Wedgwood Blue), $3500 for the 56 Super 88 vert (it had a mint body but bad engine)...also had a gold '57 Super 88 convert with only 40k that ran great, I think 3800 for that one, but I liked the '56 better! Just wish I had found a lavender '58 98 convert around then... and actually kept it! Now I'm lucky to afford a 4 dr... where's my time machine?!!
April 22nd, 2017, 07:42 AM
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Yeah, I know what you mean. When I was looking for my first 911, I was also looking at ads for XKEs. Nice examples of either one were running about $10,000. I ended up getting what I thought was a decent '70 E Targa for about $7,000 (which ended up not being quite so decent...), but if I'd seen the right ad for an E-type, I'd have gone that way instead.
They're both too darned expensive now...
- Eric
They're both too darned expensive now...
- Eric
April 22nd, 2017, 09:54 AM
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As mentioned in other posts I've owned more Oldsmobiles in my life than any other make so my wish list is small. My Starfire is one which is why I have kept it for almost 6 years. I would like to have my 69 Hurst Olds back only I would want it to have A/C. And lately I've been thinking about a full size Olds station wagon restomod...
May 28th, 2017, 09:47 AM
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I dug out a 1972 Supreme that I've been working on/more off for nearly 15 years. The plan was to sell the Supreme then dig out a 1966 Dynamic convertible that I have buried in one of my buildings. Change of plans. A car followed me home so I am rethinking my plans. Since I've been retired I don't have any time to work on my cars. 
I'm now a full-time (legally documented 
) unpaid babysitter/handyman for my children. Here's the car that followed me home.
I'm now a full-time (legally documented ) unpaid babysitter/handyman for my children. Here's the car that followed me home.
May 28th, 2017, 09:58 AM
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Cars I want to own again;
!978 Olds 98 with a 455 under the hood. Joni Mitchell sums it up, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"....
And a 1983 Cutlass supreme wagon.
Money no object Oldsmobiles;
Any 1967 on 98 or Custom Cruiser wagon.
Other cars;
!962-1966 fintail Mercedes Benz,
1970 Plymouth Fury 111
1959 Cadillac (Any body style).
I'm sure I have seen the 1958 Olds in Rocket Ronnies pics in the flesh at shows in the UK, can you tell me more about it?.
Roger.
!978 Olds 98 with a 455 under the hood. Joni Mitchell sums it up, "You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone"....
And a 1983 Cutlass supreme wagon.
Money no object Oldsmobiles;
Any 1967 on 98 or Custom Cruiser wagon.
Other cars;
!962-1966 fintail Mercedes Benz,
1970 Plymouth Fury 111
1959 Cadillac (Any body style).
I'm sure I have seen the 1958 Olds in Rocket Ronnies pics in the flesh at shows in the UK, can you tell me more about it?.
Roger.
May 28th, 2017, 02:21 PM
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Amen. My dad had a 1953 Super so I knew the foundation for that design. My 4th grade teacher had a Skylark--quite rusty but I think that was the first time I appreciated how beautiful a car could be.
May 31st, 2017, 10:07 AM
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1959 Fiesta Wagon
The 2 1964 Dynamics that were built immediately before and after my convertible in Linden, NJ
1976 or 1977 Cutlass Supreme Brougham or Salon with t-top roof option
1941 Oldsmobile 98 4dr convertible
1937 F37 Touring Sedan
Other include a 1961 DeSoto 4dr hardtop, a 1969 Camaro ZL1, 1964 Ford Galaxie XL 500 Z Code, 1960 Chrysler 300F and a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Barritz
The 2 1964 Dynamics that were built immediately before and after my convertible in Linden, NJ
1976 or 1977 Cutlass Supreme Brougham or Salon with t-top roof option
1941 Oldsmobile 98 4dr convertible
1937 F37 Touring Sedan
Other include a 1961 DeSoto 4dr hardtop, a 1969 Camaro ZL1, 1964 Ford Galaxie XL 500 Z Code, 1960 Chrysler 300F and a 1959 Cadillac Eldorado Barritz
May 31st, 2017, 10:29 AM
#78
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Buicks , Oldsmobiles , and Pontiacs were all assembled on the same assembly line .
It's likely that a Pontiac was assembled before your car and a Buick or two were assembled after it .
May 31st, 2017, 11:04 AM
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