1-800-Radiator Keeps Your Father's Oldsmobile On The Road

BENICIA, Calif.--April 29, 2004--Today the last Oldsmobile is rolling off the assembly line in Lansing, Michigan, marking the end of a car brand that dates back to 1897. However, Olds owners and enthusiasts will still be able to keep their cars on the road with after-market car parts from online auto parts suppliers such as 1-800-Radiator.

Oldsmobile is the second oldest automobile brand in the world, after Daimler, spanning such popular models as the Olds 88, the Delta 88, and the Cutlass. The Oldsmobile also made history on a number of occasions; it was the first American front-wheel drive car with the introduction of the Toronado in 1966, and one of the first American "muscle cars" with the introduction of the Oldsmobile 442 in 1964. The Oldsmobile also leaves a musical legacy as the centerpiece of such popular tunes as "In My Merry Oldsmobile" (1905) and "Rocket 88" (1949), which some historians point to as the first rock and roll single.

"The Oldsmobile is a legend, and we have been outfitting antique, classic, and contemporary Oldsmobiles with radiator parts for 25 years," said Mike Rippey, president of 1-800-Radiator. "Last year we outfitted more than 10,000 Oldsmobiles with new radiators, and even though they are no longer in production, we will continue to provide parts and do what we can to keep these American classics on the road."

1-800-Radiator provides radiator parts to do-it-yourself mechanics and auto repair shops across the country, including hard-to-find parts for antique cars and specialty and high-performance cooling systems. Customers can either call 1-800-Radiator or visit www.radiators.com and 1-800-Radiator's auto specialists will match the right part to the make and model of any car and arrange delivery within 24 hours. The 1-800-Radiator team can also arrange for a local repair shop to handle installation anywhere in the country.

About 1-800-Radiator

Founded in 1980, 1-800-Radiator is the largest provider of automotive radiators in the United States, offering consumers radiators for all automobile makes and models at competitive prices with a lifetime warranty. Consumers can call 1-800-Radiator or log onto www.radiators.com to purchase radiators and other cooling system parts for any car make or model, and the skilled support staff at 1-800-Radiator can arrange for installation of the radiator by one of its 25,000 repair shop customers anywhere in the country. Custom and specialty radiators and parts are also available for classic car aficionados and do-it-yourself mechanics.

1-800-Radiator has its corporate headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area with regional distribution centers at 34 locations throughout the United States. For more information, call 1-800-Radiator or visit on the web at www.radiators.com.

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