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    The Forgotten ’90s V-8 Flagship

    The 1995 Oldsmobile Aurora is a fascinating reminder of a time when Oldsmobile still built V-8-powered flagship sedans. This exceptionally preserved example has covered just 8,000 miles and is now being offered on Bring a Trailer. Under the hood is a 4.0-liter V-8 derived from Cadillac’s Northstar engine. With dual overhead camshafts, aluminum cons

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    G-Force GF01 Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Car, 1997

    Chassis No.: GF-001 Auction: Monterey 2019 Auction date: August 17, 2019 Lot No.: F128 $400,000 | Sold • Transmission: Manual • Exterior: Red/White/blue • Interior: Black • Body: Indy Car • 1997 Indianapolis 500 Winning Car • Driven by two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk to victory at Indianapolis • 1997 Indianapolis 500 pole-winning car

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    Oldsmobile Aurora, 2002

    Chassis No.: 1G3GS64C324242468 Auction: Indy Fall Special 2023 Auction date: October 7, 2023 Lot No.: T187 $3,500 | High bid • Odometer: 105,196 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: White • Interior: Tan • Hurst/Olds Edition • Garage kept • 4.0L V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • White exterior • Sunroof • Tan leather interi

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    Oldsmobile Aurora, 2001

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR64H914263332 Auction: Chicago 2015 Auction date: October 10, 2015 Lot No.: F132 $3,300 | Sold • Exterior: Black • Interior: Black • Pampered since new • 3.5L twin cam V-6 engine • Sun roof • Heated leather seats • Chrome and spoke wheels • Premium sound system 3.5L, Sunroof https://www.mecum.com/lots/224194/2001-oldsmobile-aurora/

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    Oldsmobile Aurora, 1997

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR62C5V4104109 Auction: Harrisburg 2014 Auction date: July 27, 2014 Lot No.: F22 $5,775 | Sold • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Gray • Silver with Gray leather interior • Moon roof • Rare 4.0 liter DOHC V-8 engine • Continental tires • Custom chrome wheels • Believed to be 28,098 miles https://www.mecum.com/lots/188439/1997-oldsmobile

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    Oldsmobile Aurora Indy Racing League Pace Car, 2001

    Chassis No.: 1G3GS62C314101241 Auction: Glendale 2026 Auction date: March 21, 2026 Lot No.: T207 $9,900 | Sold • Odometer: 18,372 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Red/White • Interior: Gray • Previously part of the famed GM collection • 1 of 2 cars built for Indy Racing League series pace duties • Custom paint and graphics

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    Oldsmobile Aurora Final 500 Edition, 2003

    Chassis No.: 1G3GS64C334175064 Auction: Indy 2024 Auction date: May 18, 2024 Lot No.: J95 $5,500 | High bid • Odometer: 125,733 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Dark Cherry Metallic • Interior: Beige • Body: Sedan • The Final 500 cars were also numbered, this car is numbered as 00 • 4.0L Northstar V-8 engine • Automatic tra

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    Oldsmobile Aurora IRL Pace Car, 2001

    Chassis No.: 1G3GS62C314101241 Auction: Kissimmee 2014 Auction date: January 26, 2014 Lot No.: W277 $10,500 | Sold • Transmission: Automatic • Body: IRL Pace Car • IRL Pace car from GM collection • 1 of 2 cars built for IRL series pace duties • Custom paint and graphics package • Aluminum V-8 with four valve combustion chamber design • Chain driven

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    Oldsmobile Aurora Pace Car Edition, 1997

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR62C9V4126873 Auction: Kissimmee 2019 Auction date: January 13, 2019 Lot No.: U111 $33,000 | Sold • Exterior: White/Gold • Interior: Black • Body: Pace Car Edition • 8 miles • 4.0L DOHC 32 valve V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Air conditioning • CD stereo • Moonroof • Power windows, locks and seat 4.0L, 8 Miles https://www.me

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    Oldsmobile Aurora, 2002

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR64H024200444 Auction: Kissimmee 2024 Auction date: January 14, 2024 Lot No.: S34 $6,600 | Sold • Odometer: 60,083 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Silver • Interior: Gray • Highly original condition • 3.5L V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Gray leather interior • Air conditioning • Power seat • 6-spoke

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    Oldsmobile Aurora IRL Concept Car, 1995

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR52C0S4000004 Auction: Kissimmee 2025 Auction date: January 19, 2025 Lot No.: U230 $17,600 | Sold • Odometer: 4,927 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Candy Apple Red • Interior: Charcoal • Body: Concept Car • Odometer reads 4,927 miles • VIN ending 000004 • Concept car built to commemorate the start of the A

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    Oldsmobile Aurora Sedan, 1995

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR62C2S4102359 Auction: Kissimmee 2025 Auction date: January 19, 2025 Lot No.: W188 $25,300 | Sold • Odometer: 985 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Champagne • Interior: Sandstone • Body: Sedan • Odometer reads 984 miles • 4.0L DOHC 32-valve V-8 engine • Engine block heater • Automatic transmission • Champag

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    Oldsmobile Aurora Sedan, 2003

    Chassis No.: 1G3GS64C334120159 Auction: Kissimmee 2025 Auction date: January 19, 2025 Lot No.: W191 $5,500 | Sold • Odometer: 21,700 miles • Engine: V-8 • Transmission: Automatic • Exterior: Gray • Interior: Black • Body: Sedan • 4.0L V-8 engine • Automatic transmission • Gray exterior • Black interior • Bucket seats • Center console • AM/FM/Casset

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    Oldsmobile Aurora, 1995

    Chassis No.: 1G3GR52C0S4000004 $33,000 USD | Sold • Engine: 4.0L V8 • Transmission: Automatic • Drive: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) • Body: Sedan • Doors: 4 Doors • Mileage: 4,949 mi TMU • Exterior: Red • Interior: Black • Originality: Original & Highly Original https://www.classic.com/veh/1995-oldsmobile-aurora-1g3gr52c0s4000004-n1Dm5x4/

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    Oldsmobile Aurora IMSA GTS-1 specs

    Oldsmobile Aurora IMSA GTS-1 specs • Car type: Coupe • Origin country: United States • Engine: V8 • Displacement: 5.9 l (360 ci) • Power: 659 ps (650 bhp / 485 kw) • Torque: 818 Nm (603 lb-ft) • Transmission: 6 speed manual • Layout: front engine, rear wheel drive • Curb weight: 1280 kg (2822 lbs) • Power/weight: 515 ps (508 bhp) / t • Power/liter:

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    Oldsmobile Aurora (Mk I) specs

    Oldsmobile Aurora (Mk I) specs • Price in US: $34,829 • Car type: 4-door saloon • Origin country: United States • Engine: 4.0L L47 V8 • Displacement: 4.0 l (244 ci / 3995 cc) • Power: 253 ps (250 bhp / 186 kw) @ 5600 rpm • Torque: 353 Nm (260 lb-ft) @ 4400 rpm • Transmission: 4-speed 4T80-E automatic • Layout: front engine, front wheel drive • Top

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    Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8 specs

    Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0L V8 specs • Car type: 4-door saloon • Introduced: 2002 • Origin country: United States • Engine: V8 • Displacement: 4.0 l (244 ci / 3995 cc) • Power: 253 ps (250 bhp / 186 kw) • Torque: 353 Nm (260 lb-ft) • Transmission: 4-speed automatic • Layout: front engine, front wheel drive • Curb weight: 1725 kg (3803 lbs) • Power/weigh

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    OLDSMOBILE AURORA V8 INDIANAPOLIS 500 PACE CAR, 1997

    $33,000 USD | Sold This 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora V8 is an official pace car built by GM for the 1997 Indianapolis 500 and is powered a 4.0-liter DOHC V8 engine delivering 250hp backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. It has been modified for pace car duties including custom paint with special graphics, custom roll cage, safety belts and strobe li

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    OLDSMOBILE AURORA, 2003

    $20,350 USD | Sold This 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora is the final Aurora produced and is finished in Dark Cherry Metallic. As a tribute to the end of production, plant workers were invited to sign under the hood. It is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This example represents the conclusion of the Aurora model

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    OLDSMOBILE AURORA FINAL 500, 2003

    $4,400 USD | Sold This 2003 Oldsmobile Aurora Final 500 is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission and is documented by GM as production No. 165 of the final 500 vehicles built to mark the end of Oldsmobile production. The car is fitted with new Michelin tires. Factory Final 500 identifiers remain present and c

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