I'm selling a 1965 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible. I purchased the car from the second owner while I was living in Colorado in the early 90's. The odometer currently reads 119,342. It has been non-functioning for some time but I estimate the car has between 150,000 to 175,000 original miles.

While needing significant work, overall the car is in good, restorable condition. It is all original with the optional Olds 425 cu. in., 370 h.p., Starfire engine and three-speed Turbo Hydro-Matic transmission. It comes equipped with every available option for 1965. The car runs, however, the engine uses oil and will require, at minimum, a complete top-end overhaul. The battery tray area was damaged by a leaking battery. The rest of the engine compartment is in good condition but it will require a thorough cleaning. The car retains the factory dual exhaust system which needs replacing. Within the last five years, the carburetor has been rebuilt, the gas tank has been refurbished, and the fuel pump, battery and alternator have all been replaced.

The body has rusted through in some areas (see photos), but is in restorable condition. The most significant issue is the hood. There is complete rust-through along the front where moisture tends to collect along the chrome trim. Because of the rust-through, the hood latch released while the vehicle was being driven and additional damage occurred to the hood, hinges and springs. The floor pans and undercarriage appear to be solid but do have significant surface rust as shown in the photos (note - all photos shown are current except for the pictures of the undercarriage. They were taken two years ago and the car has been garaged since then).

The interior is all original and in reasonably good condition. There are some repairs needed to the upholstery and carpet. The convertible top is relatively new, and in good working condition. Power seat and window controls function intermittently, as do the headlights and taillights. The air conditioning components are all present, however, the system is non-functioning at this time. The tires still have a significant amount of tread remaining. There is also a custom fitted car cover with the vehicle. I had hoped to restore this car myself, however, current circumstances dictate otherwise. This is a great car for someone looking to restore a true classic.

This vehicle is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed, written or implied.

While the car is in drivable condition, due to the issues with the hood, exhaust and lights, plans should be made for the vehicle to be transported. The buyer is responsible for all shipping costs.

Please e-mail me with any questions. Good luck with bidding.

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Mon, 30 Jun 2014

General Motors today announced a truly massive recall covering some 8.4 million vehicles in North America. Most significantly, 8.2 million examples of the affected vehicles are being called back due to "unintended ignition key rotation," though GM spokesperson Alan Adler tells Autoblog that this issue is not like the infamous Chevy Cobalt ignition switch fiasco.
For the sake of perspective, translated to US population, this total recall figure would equal a car for each resident of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, the District of Columbia, Vermont and Wyoming. Combined. Here's how it all breaks down:
7,610,862 vehicles in North America being recalled for unintended ignition key rotation. 6,805,679 are in the United States.

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

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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?

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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.

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