The Oldsmobile Calais was a compact personal luxury car notable for offering the advanced Quad 4 DOHC engine in its later years. It's an affordable and niche collector car today, prized by fans of 1980s GM design and technology.
Typical sold price of an Oldsmobile Calais ranges from $2,468 to $37,963, based on 20 sales tracked on Hypercars. 2 currently for sale.
The Oldsmobile Calais began as the top trim for the Cutlass Supreme before becoming a standalone model on the new front-wheel-drive N-body platform in 1985. Offered as a coupe or sedan, the Calais was Oldsmobile's compact personal luxury car, slotted below the Cutlass Ciera. It shared its underpinnings with the Pontiac Grand Am and Buick Somerset/Skylark.
The most collectible versions are the performance-oriented models, particularly the International Series. Introduced in 1988, these cars featured the innovative 150-horsepower Quad 4 engine, a DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder that was quite advanced for a domestic manufacturer. The combination of this high-revving engine in a lightweight coupe makes the Calais an interesting snapshot of 1980s GM performance.
The market for the Calais is small and specialized, with clean, low-mileage examples being quite rare. With an average sale price around $8,000, only the best-preserved cars are finding new owners. It's an affordable entry into Radwood-era collecting, especially for enthusiasts seeking a Quad 4-powered car.
Based on recent sales, prices range from $5,250 to $9,320 for well-kept examples.
20 Oldsmobile Calais vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 2 currently live. Sold prices range from $2,350 to $49,500.
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Based on 20 sales tracked on Hypercars, Oldsmobile Calais prices typically range from $2,468 to $37,963. There are 2 currently for sale.
There are 2 Oldsmobile Calais listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.