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Looking for an outsider classic that's both affordable and substantial? This impressive Oldsmobile Delta Eighty-Eight is a clean time capsule that'll transport you right back to the days when full-size American luxury ruled the world!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The early '70s wrought some of the most interesting offerings from Detroit's Big Three. Possessing the fading ego of the muscle car era, and attempting to meet stricter emissions and tighter safety standards, the companies felt a need to maintain their swagger while fostering an unprecedented break from convention. This grand Oldsmobile coupe is a serious testament to just how far that mindset sprang, or stumbled ÐÝ. depending on whom you talk to. The car's awesome Galleon Gold pigment is bright and glossy, lending a decidedly retro feel to its retro, unmolested body. With that pigment comes tidy sheetmetal, which presents clean, mostly straight surfacing that's logical and attractive. That solid profile is well aligned, featuring correctly guarded doors that open and close with ease. And overall, this Eighty-Eight's looks defy the decades its VIN suggests!
ENGINE
Hoist the hood and you'll find an original, 350 cubic inch Rocket V8 that's ready to be seen and heard! At the top of the freshly repainted block, a big carburetor mixes juice from leak-free fuel lines with wind that's supplied by a dressed, single-snorkel air cleaner. That air/fuel mixture travels in to a correct, cast iron intake that's anchored by a traditional points distributor. That distributor feeds spark through proven MSD Street Fire wires, which snake around correct ÐÝ.7ÐÝ. heads that are capped with stamped and color-keyed valve covers. And charred dinosaurs breach fully restored exhaust manifolds. Aesthetically, the car's Satin Black fenders and snazzy gold block look fantastic against its well-kept exterior. Items like a correct brake booster, a Delco battery topper and an old school Frigidaire AC compressor preserve an authentic feel. And, naturally, the reliable mill proudly displays a correct 395558 casting number in front of a matching 171566 partial VIN.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
That burly Rocket 350 fronts an original Turbo-Hydramatic 350 3-speed, which sends power to a stout 10-bolt axle that appears to employ correct, 3.08 gears. That smooth driveline rides a familiar double A-arm and leaf spring suspension, which, along with the car's chassis, displays minimal weathering given this coupe's age. Solid stops are provided by power front disc and rear drum brakes. Turns come courtesy of factory power steering. And everything rolls on chrome Magnum 500s, which spin 225/75R15 Hankook Optimos around rocket-branded center caps.
INTERIOR
Inside this impressive Eighty-Eight you'll find a correct Black interior that, in the realm of decades-old metal, is both classy and upscale. At the center of the cockpit, broad seats hang deluxe belts over fresh carpet that's protected by rugged Oldsmobile floor mats. A wood-trimmed dash hangs factory telemetry above a correct tape deck and correct factory air conditioning. And in front of the driver, a rocket-themed steering wheel displays excellent attention to detail.
If you're an enthusiast who likes to put their hardware on the road, few classics deliver this blend of comfort and swank. And with only 21,787 original miles, this is one Olds that'll have you smiling every time you slide behind its wheel! Call, click or visit RKMotorsCharlot... for more information.
absolutely stunning i love this era of early 1970's american cars
Absolutely stunning, I'm breathless.
This was when automobiles were " works of art" while still maintaining safety features.
Beautiful, not my favorite colors, but that car says STYLE
Smooth!
This car is gorgeous! Unmolested and gorgeous !!
those sure look like buick rims. Olds back in that era always came with hub caps.
Had a ‘71 Cutlass S with these same wheels and same exact engine. Some people might desire the 455 CU INCH. I’ve owned both. Gas mileage reasons I’d prefer the 350. Unmistakable Oldsmobile sound.
What a lovely old car - I wonder what this ended up selling for?
I’m really starting to dig these ‘70’s era full size cars - funny to me since these were the hand-me-down cars that me and my buddies were forced to drive in high school and HATED at the time.....lol
The only thing she needs is a dual exhaust set up. It'll really wake up that Rocket 350!!!
canibusnj absolutely!!!!
I need this !
Beauty
nice design this car
That is a pretty oldsmobile the car sexy do you still have it or No
Good care
Oldsmobile where are U? America could use the quality.
This is the plain Jane big Olds!
My word what a gorgeous car. Nowadays we get asexual SUVs that all look like someone dropped the modelling clay.
Why is this so cheap compared to the others? 😊
400 trans, not 350
Toguro 100% - how so??? I was always told that from the factory 350 c.i. engines had their own 350 THM attached while any 400 c.i. or better had the 400 THM......until ,of course, the need for better gas mileage came about.
Unless it was: 350THM for midsize cars & 400THM for fullsize cars- for all V8's big and small blk.
@@shwt121 trans is a TH400 long shaft for the Olds 88 and 98 bodies.
TH350 trans was in Cutlass and Omega.
A 455ci Cutlass came w/ a TH400 short shaft trans.
I’ve owned about 15 Oldsmobiles from 60s to 70s.
Buick wheels
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No they’re Oldsmobile. I had same ones on my ‘71 Cutlass S. They do resemble almost twins but definitely Oldsmobile. Ford, Plymouth, have similar to these as well.
If you look close at center cap you’ll see Oldsmobile emblem.
They are oldsmobile rally wheels the very rare 5x5 bolt pattern, version they are identical to the chevy SS wheels, and very similar to the buick road wheels. They are absolutely stunning, if only oldsmobile had made more cars with these wheels, I'm salivating.
This is the plain Jane big Olds!