Following are a number of links to other sites with valuable info and pictures we are sure you will enjoy. If you have links to other sites you think should be added to this list, please send them to JetfireGuy@gmail.com for uploading.
- A good overall history of F85’s and Jetfires
Oldsmobile Wiki - Great details about the birth and demise of Jetfires. Have patience navigating the site, it’s worth the effort!
Oldsmobile on HowStuffWorks.com - Lots of facts – worth the read!
Turbo Before Its Time - Hundreds of brochures (all makes) including over 100 Oldsmobile brochures, including the ’63 Jetfire!
American Car Brochures - Info about Roto Hydramatics, which they say may have been in some F85’s
GM Roto Hydramatic Transmission - Great article with lots of facts about the success of turbos in cars from the Jetfire through the Corvair, BMW, and Porche. Also, more common applications today.”
Genesis of the Automotive Turbocharger - Northern California Chapter of Oldsmobile Club of America–hosting 2011 OCA National Meet
Northern California Oldsmobile Club - Great video of the Cars of Dreams Museum owned by John Stallupi
Cars of Dreams Museum Video on YouTube - Great place to get factory original brochures for nearly every American car
American Car Brochures - Introduction of GM Heritage Center. Highlights a Corvette designed by the Damsels of design on Harley Earl’s staff.
Introduction of GM Heritage Center - Intro: GM’s Tunnel of Love at the GM Heritage
GM Heritage Center - GM Heritage classics by Autoinsane. Watch closely for the gold 1963 Jetfire at 1:30 min mark.
GM Heritage classics by Autoinsane
