Founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897, Oldsmobile is based in Lansing, Michigan, and helps spur early, affordable automobile ownership with the Curved Dash runabout, which becomes a mass market success by the turn of the century. Oldsmobile becomes a division of General Motors, which announces its discontinuation in 2000. Oldsmobile completes production of the final vehicle, an Alero, on April 29, 2004.

Most people who buy used Oldsmobiles do so because they are affordable, have well-known GM components, and are nostalgic, especially if the automobile is in good condition and easy to repair. Demand is higher for well-known nameplates such as the Cutlass 442, due to muscle car and collector interest, the 88 and Delta 88, as a large comfortable car for cruising, and the last models made such as the Alero and Aurora, as inexpensive transportation that is repaired with parts widely available from other GM automobiles.

To sell these used Oldsmobiles, the seller must have a quality automobile that has not experienced any rust on its body, has an undamaged interior, and has an original or similar drivetrain, as well as records proving the automobile receives regular maintenance. In most cases, an automobile with rare trim levels, a high-performance package, and that has not been modified typically receives more inquiries than those sold as a project car.

Take a moment to check out some of Oldsmobile’s statistics:

• Olds Motor Vehicle Company is established on August 21, 1897, by Ransom E. Olds in Lansing, Michigan, which is when Oldsmobile is created. (History)
• General Motors announces plans to discontinue Oldsmobile in December 2000 due to its ongoing decline in sales over the past several years. The company finishes selling out existing inventory over the next several model years. (ABC News; U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission)
• The Alero sedan from Oldsmobile’s final run (often known as the Final 500 series) makes it off the production line in Lansing, Michigan, on April 29, 2004. (History)
• In 1902, Olds sold about 2,500 Curved Dash Oldsmobiles. Therefore, it helps demonstrate that a significant number of people in America want to purchase a car. (RM Sotheby’s)
• The Oldsmobile brand is recognized for achieving one of the earliest mass production volumes in the automotive industry when it produces a large number of same style runabouts with a curved dashboard from 1901 to 1907. (Wikipedia)
• In 1940, Oldsmobile introduces GM’s Hydra-Matic Drive, which is generally considered the first mass produced automatic transmission for automobiles. (History; Encyclopaedia Britannica)
• If you want to sell a late model Oldsmobile like the Alero, be prepared for a poor IIHS rating. The 2004 Alero has a poor rating in moderate overlap frontal crash tests based on the test type and the year in question. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
• Certain 1999 to 2004 model-year Oldsmobile Alero vehicles are part of GM’s 2014 ignition switch and key rotation recall. Heavy keys (i.e., many keys on a key ring) and impact events can cause the ignition position to change unexpectedly. (NHTSA (recall chronology via Center for Auto Safety); NHTSA / GM owner letter (14V400))
• In the area of collector sales, auction comps add strength to your negotiating position. A 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 recently sells for $82,889 (pricing can often be determined based on the level of originality and different options on the car). (Hagerty)

Popular Oldsmobile Vehicles Wanted

We are currently looking to buy Oldsmobile automobiles of any model year, from coupes and sedans to wagons and SUVs, all the way through high-performance Oldsmobiles like the 442.

Each Oldsmobile is priced according to the condition of the vehicle, the mileage on the car, whether the vehicle has a clean title or a branded title, availability of service history, and of course what is involved with the powertrain and whether the correct item is functioning.

We are ready to make a strong offer for almost any condition or type of Oldsmobile. Your Oldsmobile may be damaged from a collision, not running, have high mileage, be in poor condition mechanically and or cosmetically, have storm damage from hail or flooding, be missing keys, or have an expired registration.

We purchase any of the following Oldsmobile models and consider the above factors when providing a top offer.