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Topic starter
16/08/2026 10:17 pm
'65 Dodge or Oldsmobile?
Be sure to make your selection.
Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.
If selection is greater than 2, rank them.
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John Bono
North Jersey
16/08/2026 10:22 pm
Dodge for me. I like the grille and taillight design and especially the hardtop. The Oldsmobile is a tad too plain.
This post was modified 2 months ago by Ed Glorius
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
17/08/2026 7:01 am
The Starfire was losing it's glow while the Dodge was gaining it's.
17/08/2026 7:04 am
They both have similar noses, but I went with the Dodge for it's more compact size.
17/08/2026 7:24 am
A rare no interest for me today. 😊
17/08/2026 9:18 am
Too large, too plain, floaters, not drivers, but loved by some.
17/08/2026 9:25 am
Dodge full-size: '56, '59, '65, '72. The '65 Monaco was only available in 2 door hardtop.
17/08/2026 9:49 am
Dodge- grill is one Dodge will use for a few years - taillights are cool - shape and size are in keeping with Mopar at the time
Olds- looks massive - same grill from past years- rather plain looking
17/08/2026 10:06 am
Of all the incredible designs from GM for '65, the Olds is my least favorite. Dodge finally got it right for '65. For a domestic NA car, the Monaco was lean and very continental in its style. It was an inspired nameplate...at first. Later on it became generic. But for '65, the Dodge gets my vote.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Topic starter
19/08/2026 7:25 pm
The only full size '65 Oldsmobile that I liked was the 98. So it's the great looking Dodge Monaco for me.
Gents, thanks for your replies.
John Bono
North Jersey
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