88 Royale The Royale arrived for model year 1969 as the new top-billed 88 model. Generally, the 88 Royale would be equipped with amenities such as a higher quality vinyl on the inside, unique hood ornament, extra armrests and the like. And, at least in the early years, the standard engine was a more powerful […]
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Olds Holiday 88
Holiday 88 At Oldsmobile, “Holiday” describes a hardtop (postless) body style. Because of this, the name of this car was loosely thrown around for 20+years, but 1978 was the first ‘official’ year using Holiday 88 as a model name. It was the sporty version of the 88 series at the time. Added to a basic […]
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Olds Cutlass Calais
Cutlass Calais The Cutlass Calais was introduced in 1978. It was on the new 108″ wheelbase A-body platform. This generation lasted though 1984 and while it was the same basic platform, it was known as a G-body at this point. The notch-back front wheel drive Calais was introduced for the 1985 model year, replacing the […]
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Olds Intrigue
Intrigue New for model year 1998, the Intrigue was based on GM’s W-body platform. It replaced the Cutlass Supreme. This was arguably one of the best looking W-bodies ever to leave GM’s production line. It was intended to be an import fighter for Olds, and GM for that matter. Powering all Intrigues for 1998 was […]
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Olds Cutlass Ciera
Cutlass Ciera The Cutlass Ciera was introduced in 1982 in anticipation of the front wheel drive era of midsize cars. Body styles included 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and a station wagon. Sportiest trim levels were the Ciera International Series, and the Ciera GT, both of which included side skirts, air dam, performance tires, and extra […]
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