Vehicle Sighting - '90s Olds Wagon

[macarose]

I have owned several Roadmasters including a couple of pre-LT1 wagons. But the Cutlass Cruiser is an incredibly rare bird.

I wrote an article about the Buick wagon way back in the day. Took a nice road trip to see my wife's family.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/03/steven-lang-gets-a-woody/

 

[fantastic]

They weren't the best looking cars when they were out in their era but I can certainly appreciate the rareness and history today. Seeing one out cruising around at what seems to be an un-restored version is cool.

 

[fantastic]

I have owned several Roadmasters including a couple of pre-LT1 wagons. But the Cutlass Cruiser is an incredibly rare bird.

I wrote an article about the Buick wagon way back in the day. Took a nice road trip to see my wife's family.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2008/03/steven-lang-gets-a-woody/

No offense but you ruined the article in the first sentence.

 

[earlyre]

the one Op posted it def. a Roadmaster.
My GF's Family had one wen she was growing up, many fond memories.
My HS Band Director had the Olds Version. and I can remember seeing one of those wagons, ( assuming it was a caprice) around town, that some one had added bits and bobs to, to make it look like an old Chevy nomad.

 

[wavinwayne]

There is a guy who works a few buildings down from me that has this gem.

 

[ATex7239]

Meh… We had a Chevy Wagon growing up and the size to space ratio isn’t that great compared to vehicles of today. It’s just “older” which isn’t exciting.

Now you drop a big ol’ tuned LS in that sucker and turn it into a sleeper then I’m all in. Stock - hard pass on grandma’s land boat.

 

[macarose]

No offense but you ruined the article in the first sentence.

You mean the title? It was initially titled, "Christmas With Woody" but my editor had other ideas.

 

[fantastic]

You mean the title? It was initially titled, "Christmas With Woody" but my editor had other ideas.

I'm really not trying to be heavy handed on my comments & please don't take my comments as rude or disrespectful. With all do respect bringing religion into it (Not the Christmas title), I simply couldn't finish the read. I'm not religious or superstitious for that matter & I'm most likely in the minority. Although I didn't finish the read I can summarize that it may have been related to this post & can appreciate having some discussion about these machines. Thank you!

 

[macarose]

I'm really not trying to be heavy handed on my comments & please don't take my comments as rude or disrespectful. With all do respect bringing religion into it (Not the Christmas title), I simply couldn't finish the read. I'm not religious or superstitious for that matter & I'm most likely in the minority. Although I didn't finish the read I can summarize that it may have been related to this post & can appreciate having some discussion about these machines. Thank you!

I don't even understand your concern but you're being gracious, and for that I wish you the best.

 

[fdcg27]

Always nice to spot these old dears in the wild.
Good that some folks have cared for them enough to keep them looking good and driving.
The thirst and lack of acceleration would be a downer, but this would be a fun part-time daily driver.

 

[fantastic]

I don't even understand your concern but you're being gracious, and for that I wish you the best.

PM sent.. I've already mucked up the thread enough.

 

[Lubener]

Could be my buddy's, honestly! Although his is the Chevy...

Seen it both times in N.Olmsted. Very likely it's his.

 

[wings&wheels]

I get a bit of a chuckle whenever I come across one of these, which is very rare.

Back when I was a young accountant pup, I was the lead bean counter for a real estate portfolio owned by a Japanese syndicate. We were the property management firm for them in New England. The representative of the syndicate was a big-wig based in Tokyo and would visit the properties to inspect them, talk to our leadership, and be entertained. Let's call him Mr Smith

Well one of our Managing Partners had a then new Buick Roadmaster woody and Mr Smith just loved it. Absolutely loved it. He would inform us that he was coming and ask about "The Roadmaster" and looked forward to being ferried about the area in it, assumedly because it had a presence, was 3x the size of typical Japanese car, and even larger than whatever executive car he was driven in. I loved the way he said 'RoadMASter". Despite Boston being a walkable city, he wanted to be hauled about in Roadmaster to his steak, drinks and other destinations (use your imagination). Fun days.....well, mostly.

 

[Gene K]

Here's an Olds wagon from 1991..
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Don't recall ever seeing one in the wild. The Buick and Chevy versions were a rare sight, but there were a few in the area.

Oddly enough the 1990 Caprice Station Wagon came standard with the 307 Oldsmobile Engine.

 

[dishdude]

Oddly enough the 1990 Caprice Station Wagon came standard with the 307 Oldsmobile Engine.

The last carbureted American car.

Edit - Forgot the Grand Wagoneer went to 1991 with the AMC 360.

 

[Gene K]

The last carbureted American car.

Edit - Forgot the Grand Wagoneer went to 1991 with the AMC 360.

Both could be correct as far as consumer sales. One was a passenger car and the other a light truck by classification.

On the fleet side the 1991 Ford Police Interceptor 351 had a carburetor as well.

 

[factorytuned2012]

They’ll fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood find a pickup these days that could

 

[Gene K]

They’ll fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood find a pickup these days that could

Floor Length x Between Wheel Housings

1965 F250
98.7" x 49"

2025 F150
97.6" x 50.6"

2025 F250
98.1" x 50.5"

"Purse Carriers" have a lot of overhang though.

Edited: For exact lengths.

 

[350Rocket]

I think my '65 F250 has a smaller bed than new trucks.

F150 and SuperDuty 8' are both 98" floor length and 51" between the wheelwells. Why wouldn't it fit?

Or are you talking about people that buy a "purse hauler"?

I assume he's referring to the fact that very few half ton trucks made in the last 20 years are 8 foot long boxes. My truck and 3 others at my work are 6.5 foot and 2 are 5.5 foot. Not a single 8 foot box.

 

[Gene K]

I assume he's referring to the fact that very few half ton trucks made in the last 20 years are 8 foot long boxes. My truck and 3 others at my work are 6.5 foot and 2 are 5.5 foot. Not a single 8 foot box.

Yes, but those are likely luxury cars with beds.