![]() ![]() Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile marque, and when it was phased out it was one of the oldest in the entire world, after Peugeot and Daimler. Oldsmobile had a production run that lasted for 107 years and produced 35.2 million cars which at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory. ![]() Some believe that this was the first muscle-car from Oldsmobile since it combined the very powerful engine in a small, compact body.īy Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2006 Some believe that the Starfire was the first muscle-car from Oldsmobile, since it combined a very powerful engine with a very small, compact body.Ī brand of automobiles that were produced for most of its existence by General Motors, Oldsmobile was founded by Ransom E. The Oldsmobile Starfire was distinguishable from its Super 88 counterparts by the addition of brushed aluminum side panels. There was only one bodystyle offered, a convertible with a total of 7800 examples being produced during its lifespan. The standard engine was the Rocket 394 V8 that produced 330 horsepower. Hydra-matic, sports console and tachometer, power steering and brakes, and dual exhausts with 'glass packs' were also standard equipment. Included were leather bucket seat and special luxury and sport trim. The body was based on the Oldsmobile B-Body 88 platform. It re-appeared in 1961 as a specially trimmed hardtop and convertible that was produced until 1966. The name 'Starfire' was used on the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight convertible from 1954 through 1957. ![]()
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