Delta 88

Only 19,800 Miles: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

After one run through eBay’s auction process, this Oldsmobile missed the seller’s reserve by just a hair, ending on Nov 2 at $15,600. So this time, he has decided to conduct a no-reserve auction in hopes that the price… more»

12k Original Miles: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible

There was a period during the 1970s when it appeared that time was running out for the convertible. Insurance companies were twitching at the prospect of accident claims involving roll-overs while legislators questioned their safety. Many manufacturers believed it… more»

Affordable Project: 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom Holiday Coupe

It can be easy to judge a book by its cover, and there are times when this proves to be a bad decision. That would be the case with this 1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom because it is a… more»

Numbers-Matching 425! 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom

Oldsmobile introduced the 88 in 1949, and for nearly half of its lifespan, it was the most profitable line of vehicles the company produced.  The full-size car had a successful 50-year run, finally ceasing production in 1999, and during… more»

Real Barn Find! 1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Drop-Top

For the second half of the 20th Century, the 88 nameplate was a mainstay of the Oldsmobile lineup. It was often the entry-level “big” car (but it was still nicely trimmed) and several variants were included over the years,… more»

Spectacular Survivor! 1966 Oldsmobile Delta 88

It’s an oft-told tale. The owner of a lightly and gently used automobile passes on, his significant other holds on to it for years, and then finally decides that it’s time to part company. And that’s the case with… more»

Clean Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Remember the GM advertising slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile?” In the case of this 1972 Delta 88, it really is the seller’s father’s Oldsmobile and looks to have been well kept over the past five decades. Other than some… more»

Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible

Nearly 50 years ago, this car could have been your father’s Oldsmobile: the 1972 Delta 88 Royale convertible. It was big and beautiful and moderately equipped as to not take anything away from the luxurious 98 Series. This edition… more»

Indy Pace Car Replica: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

In 1977, Oldsmobile was selected for the fourth time in a decade to pace the Indianapolis 500. It was a new record for the most Pace Car appearances by one make in a 10-year span. The ’77 full-size models… more»

Pace Car Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Delta 88

When you think of Indianapolis 500 pace cars you think of zoom-zoom like a Camaro SS, Corvette or a Buick Grand National GNX, not a car like an Oldsmobile Delta 88 unless it’s still 1949. Well, variety is the… more»

60k Mile 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham

In 1984, “Ghostbusters” graced the silver screen, Los Angeles hosted the Games of the 23rd Olympiad, “Do They Know it’s Christmas” became the highest-selling song in music history (to that point), and this Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham rolled… more»

Sleeping Giant: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Sedan

To find a 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 sedan in this sort of condition is a bit of a rare treat. This looks like a car that has been the recipient of some careful ownership, and it really does deserve… more»

9k Mile 1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Survivor

When a particular car comes along that has a history of consistent trophy wins in shows, combined with extraordinarily low mileage, it is always a car that is worth a look. This ’76 Delta 88 is just such a… more»

Music History: 1973 Oldsmobile Royale Convertible

The owner of this Delta 88 Royale Convertible says that the car has been used in promotional shoots and music videos for up-and-coming recording artists. He includes a number of photos in the ad, but putting it down to… more»

All Original: 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

This 1970 Oldsmobile is a nice looking car that is said to be completely original. The advertisement for the car is a bit sparse on details, and there are only three photos supplied as well, but it is still… more»

36k Miles: 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88

The 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 marked the end of the line for the full-sized rear-wheel drive Oldsmobile, with the Delta 88 switching to front-wheel-drive from 1986. This Delta 88 is a Royale Brougham, which was a luxurious car in… more»