About a week ago, I covered this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham, and it garnered quite a few comments. That being the case, I thought I’d serve up another: a 1985 Delta 88 Royale Brougham – once again… more»
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Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88
By the time the 8th generation of the Oldsmobile 88 arrived in 1977, the moniker was mostly serving as a fairly plush family car, especially in its sedan form. However, this was the good old days when automakers also… more»
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When Coupes Still Sold: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
OK, this 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale looks like a pretty ordinary full-size car from 43 years ago. It’s not rare or specially equipped. Nope, nothing too auspicious going on here. But what is remarkable is how a full-size,… more»
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Like New Coupe: 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Here’s one you don’t see every day, a 1987 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in two-door form. And this 42 K-mile example is in like-new condition! It caught my attention because I can’t recall the last time I saw this… more»
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35K Miles? 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Hardtop
Oldsmobile asked potential buyers a very direct question in 1976: “Can we build one for you?” Unfortunately, in the case of this Delta 88 Hardtop Sedan (although that’s an oxymoron, it’s Oldsmobile’s term), only 17,115 buyers took them up… more»
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Original Paint: 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
Some classics wear the tag of survivor without earning that honor. The seller sometimes uses that word despite the vehicle either being restored or modified. I take a fairly tough line on the subject, believing that only original and… more»
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Classic Cruiser: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible
No doubt about it, I’ll admit that I like full-size, V8-powered, rear-wheel drive convertibles. Yes, I’ve owned a couple, but I think it’s the fact that such an architecture has become unobtanium in a new form, and that’s been… more»
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Lean-To Find: 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Last week, I wrote a post about a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon, and waxed on a bit about GM’s big 1977 B-body (full-size) downsizing and how it proved to be a big sales success. Today, I’d like to… more»
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Rare Drop-Top: 1966 Oldsmobile Dela 88 Convertible
If you fancy a Florida vacation where you could drive home in a new classic, this 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible is worth a close look. It is a relatively rare vehicle that presents well and features a 425ci… more»
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Drop-Top Swan Song: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
Other than the Cadillac Eldorado (which would go one more year), 1975 was the last year for convertibles at General Motors (at least for a while). Discontinued at the end of ’75 were full-size ragtops from Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac,… more»
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Grandpa’s Car: 1983 Delta 88 Royale Brougham
The 88 series of Oldsmobiles was the “bread-and-butter” cars of the GM division’s line-up for 50 years (1949 to 1999). The Delta 88 was the biggest seller with the 1983 models enjoying a 25% increase in sales to just… more»
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Dad’s Stalled Project: 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88
The Delta 88 was to Oldsmobile as the Impala was to Chevrolet. It was the GM division’s best-selling car for many moons, and the 5th generation (1971 to 1976) was perhaps the largest version ever in size. The seller… more»
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1-Owner Time Capsule: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88
After 1975, the only new convertible you could buy that was made by General Motors was a Cadillac. And that would go away the next year. Of course, the convertible would find new success down the road, but that’s… more»
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43k-Miles? 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible
It’s not a popular time of year for convertibles in most climates, but once warmer weather arrives, this 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 seems like a fun car to put the top down on and go cruising. Although its background… more»
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Fully Loaded: 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham
If you are the type of enthusiast who prioritizes luxury and comfort over performance, have I got a car for you? I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder T.J for spotting this 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88… more»
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455 V8 Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88
For more than 50 years (1949 to 1999), the “88” series of automobiles played a key role in the Oldsmobile lineup. One of these was the Delta 88 which you might think of as the Chevy Impala of the… more»
