Vehicle Description
1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible
"Economy should be important to you no matter what size car you
drive. That's why Delta 88 features an impressive list of changes
for improved gas mileage, the catalytic converter, lower idle
speed, economy rear axle and much more. Delta 88 for 1975 is our
toughest yet. The underbody has greater corrosion resistance than
last year. Some exhaust components are stainless steel, for long
life. You'll need less maintenance service. Now you can go up to
22,500 miles without changing spark plugs, up to 1,500 miles
farther between oil changes." From the 1975 sales brochure
For consignment, a 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale convertible with
a title verified 68,291 actual miles. This car has been well
preserved and has a numbers matching drivetrain. Available body
styles on the Delta 88 and Delta 88 Custom included a selection of
2 and 4 door holiday hardtops, or a 4 door town sedan. The Royale
was available as a 2 door hardtop or a 2 door convertible only.
Exterior
Big steel body panels are colored in single stage Cameo White and
move over Buick 225, because this car is a tick over 226 inches
long! In the brochure, a realtor is shown packing up for sale signs
and his briefcase into the trunk of a Delta and looking at the
length of the rear quarter and enormous overhang, there's no doubt
the trunk can be quite the hauler. Oldsmobile's wide front fascia
breaks the grille into four sections and leaves the distinctive
nose for the Olds logo, all flanked by quad headlights. Out back, a
band of trim work conceals the reverse lights while the square tail
lights bookend the back over a straight chrome bumper. The newer
white canvas top and glass window are in great shape and 15-inch
wheels with hubcaps carry 225/75R15's with a late 2020 date code.
Imperfections include some minor dents, filler pieces that are
either cracked or discolored, various scratches, and some touched
up flaws.
Interior
Our favorite name for an interior color dresses the inside of this
big Olds, beginning with the Dark Oxblood door panels on the wing
sized doors with some 70's design trim between the textured top and
armrest below with a modest carpeted kick panel and electric window
switches. Both doors are in very good shape with the courtesy light
hanging loose on the driver's side. The vinyl split bench has been
wonderfully preserved with a myriad of stitch patterning and button
accents but if you want to ride in style on cruise night, sit in
the wide back bench, very clean and mirroring the design
configuration of the front. The basic steering wheel wears a thin
band of simulated woodgrain borrowed from the door panels, for an
extra touch of class and coordination with the instrument cluster
within a woodgrain faceplate. Like the car itself, the speedometer
is long and horizontal and bookends include the climate panel on
one side and the AM/FM radio on the other, all in clean condition.
A JVC disc changer has been added along with a pair of gauges which
GM didn't include at the time. A cupholder rides the transmission
hump over oxblood carpet in nice shape and the cavernous trunk is
covered with a gray felt mat.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, the original, numbers matching 350ci Rocket V8 with
a 4-barrel carburetor and rated at 170 horsepower. It's mated to
its numbers matching TH400 3-speed automatic transmission sending
power to the 10 bolt axle with 2.73 gears. Power brakes on board
are configured as discs in front and drums in the rear with newer
calipers, wheel cylinders, hoses, and master cylinder. The water
pump, radiator, alternator, and fan clutch have also been replaced.
The engine bay presents in clean original form with some obvious
patina rendered by time alone.
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with minimal surface rust and only residual oil on
the pans and some on the rear differential as well. The single
exhaust system looks newer, flowing through a stock style muffler
and existing through a downturned steel tail pipe. Suspension is
made up of coil springs in front and a 4 link with coil springs in
the rear.
Drive-Ability
We set sail in this piece of 70's goodness as the 350 is a quick
starter and smooth idler. Amazing that the roads and garages were
smaller in the 70's and yet this car is enormous and representative
of some big Detroit iron that was being produced at the time.
Meanwhile, the car won't win drag races but cruises with ease,
stops very well, and handles turns with all the yaw you would
expect. We detected a slight exhaust leak at first that went away
by the end of our drive. The right rear window can be controlled
with the switch back there but not from the master switch plate on
the driver's door as the window will go down but not back up.
Beyond those things, all functions operate as they should. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
A low mileage, numbers matching, well preserved Delta 88
convertible. These are the ingredients that make it desirable and
with cruise season here, why not get something you can load the
family into and head down to Main Street USA. Sure, Oldsmobile is
now considered an orphan brand, but it's also an iconic part of the
American automotive landscape, and this provides acres of good fun!
This is not some diamond in the rough. It's pure white gold.
3N67K5M364223
3-Oldsmobile
N-Delta 88 Royale
67-Convertible
K-350ci 4bbl V8
5-1975
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
364223-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 75 3BN67-1975 Delta 88 Royale Convertible
BDY LAN487882-Lansing Body #
TR 73W-Dark Oxblood Vinyl
PNT 11 11R-Cameo White, Red Top
07A-1st Week July
AM6-Split Front Bench Seat W/Armrest
73X-Carmine Dash
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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