The pages of Barn Finds have been blessed lately by a nice crop of low-mileage Malaise-Era sedans, and here’s another one. This 1984 Oldsmobile 98 Regency coupe is looking for a new home; it has only 57,543 miles on the clock, supported by the AutoCheck report, and it’s located in Brewerton, New York. The seller states he’s out of space, so someone must go! This Olds is from the tenth generation of a very long-lived brand (the first Olds 98 was introduced in 1941). Its arrival marked the first major downsizing for the brand, but at that, it was still considerably larger and heavier than the eleventh generation beginning in 1985: that car sat on GM’s C platform, and it was fully 25″ shorter than the ’84. We give a nod to Barn Finder Scotty G for this most excellent tip – thanks, Scotty!
The 307 cu. in. V8 sitting in this engine bay is one of four 307s made in the era. The VIN identifies this one as the “Y” type, the standard engine, with hydraulic lifters and about 140 hp. The “9” engine makes about 30 more ponies thanks to a long-duration camshaft, high-rate valve springs, a special intake and exhaust, better air cleaner, and other goodies. All the motors were equipped with a four-barrel Quadrajet carburetor; some were computer-controlled. The typical transmission was the Turbo Hydra-Matic 200-4R four-speed automatic. The performance will not make you run out to sell your Corvette, but it’s not completely abysmal thanks to decent torque. This engine bay displays a hint of “aging beauty queen” aura – a weekend with the right elixirs will bring it up a notch.
If you could drive your favorite sofa – that’s what this looks like. The pillowed upholstery is slightly “mussed” but the characteristic 1980s squared instrument panel, faux wood accents, bright trim, and hunky steering wheel all look great. The power accessories work, except the clock and power antenna. A glance in the trunk reveals a near-perfect finish and a raft of trophies supplied by a previous owner.
Tidy panel fit, spotless paint, unblemished bumpers and lenses – even the padded vinyl top is in well-kept condition. This spiffy 1984 Oldsmobile 98 coupe is listed here on eBay for $14,995 or best offer. That price compares favorably with this low-mileage ’84 that found a new home for $20,750 a couple of months ago. What do you think, is this low-mileage trophy-winner appealing?
The good Dr. Olds offers room for the whole tribe 👪 in 2 door elegance and comfort.
Vacuum floors please..
Nice car and reminds me of cars of the 1980’s
I had a 1978 Maroon Cutlas to drive around in the mid 80s.
A good looking car for a person to grab for the price.
Jeff, those appear to be reflections on the plastic floor cover and some wet shoe prints on that clear plastic covering.
Good eye Scotty …. took a second look and see the plastic. So I guess more coffee on morning intake to help visualize more.
I do like the Olds and its again a nice remembrance of the past. I always felt that GM should of just went with the GM on the brand when dropping divisions and pick the best from the lots of past and present models as some good vehicles disappeared. :-(
I wish I had the money to buy it. I bought an 85 blue Caprice 2dr, back in 1999 for $1000. Got lucky it didn’t have a Youngstown starter. lol But was the best cruiser I ever owned. I could top off in Naples, and cruise into Tallahassee with an eighth of a tank to spare. This one is a much better color than my Caprice. White is always the best color. Like my 77 Grand Prix was.
As handsome as they came in ’84. The 1980 restyle gave these the coveted longer lower wider look that continued their popularity as large coupes were beginning to fade. I love this car.
This is my car. The pictures dont do it justice. I was moving it in the spring and it was wet. The car is beautiful and my number is in the ad.
IkonThis Olds is a true time capsule. The interior is amazing, and they are just as comfortable in real life to drive in as they look. This 98 is very well preserved, and they’re truly at home on the highway, and once rolling get very good gas mileage too with the 307 and highway gears. ( I know this because I had an 82.)
Hope it goes to a good new home and receives the same care its gotten all these years. The bigest Achilles heal mine had was the THM 200 4R. It started giving up at about 90000 miles.
Love 2 dr Coupe’s Ninety-eights had 3 of them one time. 82/83/84.
This particular one been on the ads for a while. I’m drooling, just no room indoors. Beautiful, I admit.
That is one Absolutely Gorgeous Ride. Love the white with that blue interior. STUNNING!!!
I wish they still made them like this, although I’d prefer the Buick version.
I worked for an Olds dealer when the new FWD 98s came out in 85. Second truckload we got in had one that had a bad trans already and had no reverse. We had to get a tow truck to get it off the car carrier. They were junk compared to the 84s. Some Olds fan will make out good with this one!
For $15,000, how about vacuuming the car. BiarritzFrance here.
Drove these when they were new at the Olds dealer I worked at. When Oldsmobile was Oldsmobile. Like everything else today, new vehicles suck. GM should have killed Buick instead, but ibsidets told ne GM execs knew Olds was top quality and refuse to put R&D money into the division to begin thec2000s. Have owned 3 Olds in my life. All gave me trouble free service and a great ride. Has been gone 20 years now. Sad.
No, George. Buick was the founding Division of General Motors. That’s why it’s alive today.
The Oldsmobile Ninety Eight has always held its own against the Cadillac DeVille and Buick Park Ave. I chose a 98 Regency over a very fine Park Ave in 91. It wasn’t an easy choice. That Park Ave was nice but the Regency won out. I’ve always thought the 82 Thur 84 were the finest looking big luxury coups between the three and this is one l’d love to own even the filler is all there. Simply Gorgeous. I traded mine for a Cadillac Sevelle Elegante.
Ordinary beyond ordinary. No excitement for grandpa’s ride.
I would love to ask Lucille,or anyone to ride with ME in this Merry Oldsmobile 🎵. I believe this was the last year for 98s before dreadful downsizing, while trying to hedge their bets, keeping 88s on this platform. I have a friend who had a white 83 98, sold it, bought it back and later sold it again. As for GM axing Oldsmobile, I always believed that the OLD in the name became an issue in a younger target. In 69 🤔 remember ads referring to YOUNGMOBILES and NOT Your Father’s Oldsmobile. To the owner, you are fortunate to have the need to make space. IMO, keep the OLDS! If I had the money, I’d be bidding! But as a Vintage Rolls Canardly (Roll down one hill and Can ardly get up the next) not sure I’ve got the TIME! The PRICE is RIGHT!
Am I the only one who hates those velour seats? You can’t slide in or out of the car like with the real deal–leather.
You are the only one. There was no leather option. The other was vinyl.
This is the first time that I’ve seen the velour seat pillow inserts on top of vinyl/leather seats. It’s usually all velour.
No. That is all Oldsmobile. Check out a Cutlass Brougham of the same vintage.
I prefer seats like these. Some of my favorites are heavily tufted velour seats in my 83 and 85 Fifth Avenues and 89 Fleetwood Brougham deElegance. I love my current 2007 Town Car, but wish it had a plush interior. To each his own!
Correct ” to each his own ” there was a title song in 1975. love Olds /Buick Velour. hate leather – hot in summer / cold in winter. factory ordered an 87 Lincoln T/C Sig in Velour. dealers order all Lincolns in stock leather.
First comment. Ordered a black on black leather ‘80 98 sans lame half vinyl and future leak roof…..every heavy duty option you can imagine……radio delete (Bro installed Alpine) stock “moonish” discs projected a unique look…..though not the quickest, handled well and 30 mpg on the interstate…… w/Herb Alpert and Chuck Mangione on the box and A muted Dieseling in the backround I miss this 98
Had the same car in triple dark blue.. Great looking car but a real dog on take offs.. Great ride once you got going, awesome cruiser on the highway preferred my 81 2 door Bonneville to my 98
I had friend from my home town that bought a brand new 1984 98 Regency Brougham 4 door from Chesrown Oldsmobile in Columbus, Ohio. He liked the 98 more than the Deville and Parisian Brougham he looked at. Saw him at a funeral years later for one of my parents and said he had the engine rebuilt and kept the big sedan. He died in 1994 and I was told he still owned his 98 at the time of his passing.
I had 76’ Regency Coupe. Creamy yellow with white vinyl top and gold velour interior. Two expensive things to fix I decided to trade it in on a 75’ Caprice classic. I get the Chevy home and it overheated lost coolant so I called the place and they said bring it back next morning. Well I probably 11am and they give me my 76’ olds to drive and those two things were fixed one being power steering I tell you driving that car then going to a caprice made me want my car back but I kept the Chevy.