Graded: Compact Oldsmobiles

Welcome to Graded. Here we discuss legendary marques, models, or trim packages and affix a letter grade to a selection of vehicles falling under that topic. The grades mean nothing and are completely arbitrary. I fully encourage you to tell me what I got wrong and how you would grade them instead. Have some funContinue reading “Graded: Compact Oldsmobiles”

Find of the Day – 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora

If people keep posting these cars at these prices, I’m going to cave in one day and buy one. This 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora looks to be in great shape inside and out (and hopefully mechanically as well). It is even my favourite colour for the first generation cars. The upgraded audio is also seamlessly integratedContinue reading “Find of the Day – 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora”

Find of the Day – 1992 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite

It may seem like a large, unsuspecting, early ’90s front-wheel drive sedan at first glance. But this 1992 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite hides a secret inside; a plush red interior. With a plain white exterior, not many would guess the flash that lurks inside those doors. The 98 Regency Elite was meant to be aContinue reading “Find of the Day – 1992 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite”

Find of the Day – 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International

Those who have been reading this site might remember my love for the Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 442. With a sporty FE3 suspension, 180-190 hp QUAD4 engine and attractive bodywork, it was a formidable sporty coupe in its day. What we have here is its luxurious brother, the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International Coupe. Power comesContinue reading “Find of the Day – 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais International”

Ode to an Alero

A Love Letter to My First Car Everyone remembers their first time. The anticipation, excitement and nervousness. The thoughts spinning around their head. Am I really ready for this? What if I’m making a huge mistake? Is this really the one? Yup, owning a first car is a big deal. For me, the path toContinue reading “Ode to an Alero”