Olds was also famous for his auto racing on the beaches of Florida at Ormond and Daytona. He had the first timed run on the beach in a solo run sometime between 1894 and 1897. In 1896 …

Jun 21, 2023 · Oldsmobile “Rocket” 88 was produced just a few years after World War II; the car used a V8 engine with up to 135 horsepower, which was very powerful at the time. The 88 …

A complete guide to the Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. History and making of the Eighty Eight, along with a photo gallery, and year to year changes.

Feb 13, 2023 · In honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, we're taking a look at a few remarkable engines that have powered our favorite racers to victory through the years. Talk to the experts. …

Jake Mader Olds was born Jacob Mader to Peter and Mina Schrieber Mader in the slums of New York City. His father and mother emigrated here from Switzerland and Baden, Germany, …

In 1897 Ransom Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Company, replacing his father’s shop and the Olds Gasoline Engine Works. That year, he sold a grand total of four cars. The vehicle …

Jul 31, 2004 · It paced the 1949 Indy 500, won the 1950 Pan American road race and took NASCAR championships in 1949-51 as '50 Olds production topped 416K.

Jun 7, 2011 · While we’re on the topic of steam-powered vehicles today, let’s take a look at a recent post over at The Old Motor, in which David Greenlees dug up some information on a …

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