Make and model: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Owner(s): Rick and Darlene Vandeven
Owner's hometown: Chaffee
Third owner. 66,000 original miles. Stock Olds 350 engine and two-speed Jetaway automatic transmission. PS/PB. Front brakes upgraded to discs. Super Stock II wheels. Dual mirrors. First year for popular semi-fastback GM A-body.
My car's name: Ginger
I bought Ginger in 1990 when I was still in high school. She was my daily driver for a few years, and was our wedding day car. She is a pleasure to drive. Vintage Oldsmobiles are rarely seen anymore, and everybody seems to have an Oldsmobile story to share.
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