Photo: Art&Speed
Phased out almost ten years ago, the Oldsmobile brand was once the oldest surviving American automobile marque and is mainly remembered for its classic luxury sedans, the 442 musclecar, and the Rocket 88, which won several NASCAR races before the Hudson Hornet came in to crash the party.
But we’re not here to talk about the brand’s legendary nameplates, but about an early 1990s vehicle, the Custom Cruiser. Those that are not familiar with it, the Custom Cruiser was a four-door station wagon sold between 1971 and 1992 with rear-wheel drive and a range of V8 engines under the hood (including a diesel).
The vehicle you’re about to see below is a third-generation Custom Cruiser, one that was offered for just four years, being axed in 1992. But this particular station wagon is not your daily spacious family hauler and grocery getter, but an all-black custom-built Olds powered by a GM Ram Jet 502 V8. That’s right, we’re talking about an 8.2-liter powerplant that delivers 502 HP and 565 lb-ft of torque.
Moreover, the wagon no longer rides on its boring factory wheels, but a set of American Racing Torq Thrust rollers wrapped in BF Goodrich G-Force tires. It also has a lowered suspension and custom front air dam for a more attractive stance.
And don’t go thinking this menacing wagon is all about power and looks, the interior was also updated to taupe leather with black piping and a bespoke audio system with twin JBL subwoofers, just to name a few. The best part is that this 1992 Custom Cruiser is not all that expensive, as Art&Speed is looking to sell it for $21,900.
The vehicle you’re about to see below is a third-generation Custom Cruiser, one that was offered for just four years, being axed in 1992. But this particular station wagon is not your daily spacious family hauler and grocery getter, but an all-black custom-built Olds powered by a GM Ram Jet 502 V8. That’s right, we’re talking about an 8.2-liter powerplant that delivers 502 HP and 565 lb-ft of torque.
Moreover, the wagon no longer rides on its boring factory wheels, but a set of American Racing Torq Thrust rollers wrapped in BF Goodrich G-Force tires. It also has a lowered suspension and custom front air dam for a more attractive stance.
And don’t go thinking this menacing wagon is all about power and looks, the interior was also updated to taupe leather with black piping and a bespoke audio system with twin JBL subwoofers, just to name a few. The best part is that this 1992 Custom Cruiser is not all that expensive, as Art&Speed is looking to sell it for $21,900.
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