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Remembering Oldsmobile

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It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since the very last Oldsmobile, a 2004 Alero sedan, rolled off the assembly line. Although the name might not gain much recognition for younger generations today, there was a time, particularly in the Seventies and Eighties when Oldsmobile reigned Supreme – literally. It was third in market share after Chevrolet and Ford and for many years offered some of America’s best-selling cars. Its top-selling model during this era, was the mid-size two-door Cutlass, and the most popular trim level was

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