Raymond Oldsmobile

Raymond Lawrence Oldsmobile is a supporting character from “Bievenue Au Québec “ He is a 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado that belongs to Robert Charlebois.

Early Life

Raymond was born the 28th of May 1973, in Los Angeles, California. He is the son of Carol Oldsmobile, a Toronado herself, and Darren Oldsmobile, a black 88 Regency. When he was first pulled out of the womb, it was apparent that his tires were abnormally large. When his birth doctor touched them, he realized they were soft as cotton candy. Then the term “abnormally large” seemed a little harsh, so the doctor said he had “Puffy” tires. From this moment on, everyone in the factory started using this term, which immediately grew on Raymond.

His childhood was very relaxing and calm, with most days spent sleeping under an apple tree just outside his room, and playing with the other cars. One time though his carburetor got infected, and he had to have it surgically removed and replaced, when he was six. Though his mother always loved him to death, his father never really accepted him. And with the birth of his brother Gene, all love towards him from his father, if there was any, was gone. But Raymond never really worried about this, he had his “Mama” after all.

Teen Years

Raymond at 16 years old was bought by a French-Canadian family, for their son Laurie. Unfortunately though, this ownership was extremely poor. Laurie was a drunk gambler, addicted to beer, whiskey, and gin, and spent all nights at the casino, winning big Poker money. Sometimes he cheated, which led to him running away with Raymond. The muddy and Soft New Brunswick roads proved to consume Raymond’s suspension in a horrible way. He was always left out of the house, in the cold winter, and over two months he could barley move, with him trembling to get up and generally move around. His carburetor was also behind immense strain again, and he became extremely worried. When Laurie got a liver disease, they sold Raymond to pay for his surgery. He then ended up in Montreal, Quebec, at an American car dealership.

Turn of Luck

Four Months passed at the sales room, and Raymond was getting his strength back. His tires were very deflated, with quite some holes, and this demoralized him a lot, with his tires being his absolute pride and joy. Then, one day, a man with a big Afro and heeled shoes passed by the sales room. He said he was looking for an old, but reliable car. Walking around, he passed in front of Raymond. He took one good look at him, and their eyes crossed. Looking at his tires, the man said “Why, they look so comfortable, it’s a shame they’re not inflated.” Then, looking at Raymond’s windshield, he turns to the clerk and says : “only 1,500 ?” “He’s worth more”

Not a second later, Raymond was bought by the man, who turned out to be Robert Charlebois, a local singer. He was put onto a tow truck that brought him to the nearest mechanic, and within a few days, he was back to this gleaming beautiful state, and cruising around Montreal. He’s with Robert to this day, and couldn’t have asked for more.

Death

Although he doesn’t die in the series, in Season 6 Episode 13 “All Must Go” His future death is shown. He dies of old age, with the last of his tires disintegrating, and his carburetor blowing, killing him.