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The final Oldsmobile is built in Lansing, Michigan, ending 107 years of vehicle production.
The final Oldsmobile rolled off the assembly line in Lansing, marking the end of a 107-year automotive legacy.
On April 29, 2004, General Motors produced the last Oldsmobile vehicle at its Lansing, Michigan plant, closing one of America's oldest car brands. Founded in 1897 by Ransom E. Olds, Oldsmobile was known for pioneering innovations such as the assembly-line production and the first high-compression V8 engine. Despite its storied history, declining sales and GM restructuring led to the brand's discontinuation. The final model was a Delta 88, symbolizing the end of an era in automotive manufacturing. Employees and longtime fans commemorated the closure with ceremonies reflecting on Oldsmobile's impact on the industry. The plant continued producing other GM models, but for many enthusiasts, it marked a poignant farewell to a classic marque.
2004
Oldsmobile
Lansing, Michigan