- Seller: Jordan B (Contact)
- Location: Manitoba, Canada
- Mileage: 49,766 Shown
- Chassis #: 354678M178366
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 455 cui Rocket V8
- Transmission: Automatic
Oldsmobile offered some interesting cars over its 129-year history. For many of us, their mid- to late-1960s offerings were a high point, especially their more performance-oriented models. This 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 Convertible is a two-year-only model and was optioned with the Rocket 455 V8! This rare find was sold new in Canada and has spent most of its life in a Manitoba garage. It looks very original throughout, runs and drives, and just recently passed a Manitoba safety inspection. It’s now being offered here on Barn Finds with a clean title.
The Delmont 88 was a mid-tier offering, slotting in just below the Delta 88 in price and standard features. Most Delmonts received the 350 cui Rocket V8, but the 455 was an option for those individuals wanting performance over luxury. This car also received power brakes, power steering, manual windows, and a power top. According to the seller, a doctor originally purchased this convertible on November 20, 1967, from Morrison Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. in Victoria, British Columbia. Over the next 25 years, it changed hands at least once, ending up in Kelowna, British Columbia in the 1990’s.
Here’s a bit more of the car’s history, in the seller’s words: In 1997, it, along with another Delmont 88 hardtop, was purchased sight-unseen and shipped to Winnipeg, Manitoba, to become the trophy car of an eccentric man who throughout his entire life only ever owned and drove a 1968 Delmont or Delta 88. Yes, that’s right, he had a Delmont 88 hardtop as his daily driver, a Delta 88 hardtop as a backup, enough Delmont/Delta parts to fill an entire basement. He kept this convertible as a trophy; safety tucked away in his garage, only driving it on the sunniest and most beautiful days, always with the top down, always with good oldies playing on the radio, cruising the slow, meandering highways of Manitoba in search of the next great ice cream spot.
The Rocket 455 V8 is said to start and run well, but the seller notes it’s slow to start when warm. It’s paired with a 3-speed automatic and is rated at 310 horsepower and an impressive 490 ft-lbs of torque. It appears a previous owner repainted the engine and air cleaner, as well as some engine bay panels. The seller replaced the battery and tires/wheels in August of 2026. They also replaced the idler arm and the brake light switch so that it would pass its safety inspection.
The seller believes that the interior is very original. It shows some minor scuffs/flaws on the door panels, but the seller states that the dash, seats, and carpets are in nice shape. It does present well in photos and looks ready to enjoy.
This Delmont’s biggest issue is its cosmetics. The seller notes and provides photos of a few rust bubbles, but they haven’t found any soft spots. Most of the car’s paint appears to be original, but someone sprayed touch-up paint in a few areas, and it doesn’t match the original finish. We would try polishing the existing paint, then have a paint shop blend the resprayed areas for a closer match. With the paint cleaned up, this would be a great-looking car, with plenty of muscle to back it up! So, could you see yourself cruising down the highway in this Olds with the top down and the wind in your hair?
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