For Sale: 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 in Lithia Springs, Georgia

It's hard to beat the wind in your hair from behind the wheel of a full-sized American classic. The last drop-top Olds would produce for fifteen years (until the 1990 Cutlass Supreme), this 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible represents the end of an era, and with its full Ebony Black repaint and complementing silver pinstripes, this car is as collectible as it is enjoyable.

Inside, we find a captivating Dark Oxblood Red vinyl interior. A pair of plush bucket seats, each with a folding armrest, offers plenty of room for the front occupants, while a standard bench in the back doubles the available seating area. The custom Artis Forged wheel, created to tie it together with the same style wheels, stands as the center of attention. Beyond the wheel sits a horizontal 100 mph speedometer, fuel gauge, and drive indicator for the column-shifted transmission. To the left sits a set of simple toggle switches and sliding controls for HVAC activation.

Under that expansive hood, we find a massive 455 cubic-inch V-8 engine. Topped with a single four-barrel carburetor, this big block typically made about 210 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque (both SAE net) when it as new. A single factory exhaust kept things civilized. Power is routed through a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission before being sent out to the 12-bolt rear, which transfers those ponies to the pavement via those colossal 26-inch Artis wheels shod in wide 275/25R-26 low-profile rubber.

*Final Olds Drop Top Until 1990

*Only About 7,181 Made

*Full Ebony Black Repaint

*455 CID V8

*TH400 Three Speed Auto

*Dark Oxblood Red Vinyl

*Tilt Wheel

*Cruise

*Artis Custom Steering Wheel

*26 Inch Artis Wheels

*Low Profile Tires

*Power Steering

*Power Brakes

*Front Discs

This 1975 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible rides on a suspension consisting of an independent front that uses coil springs, shocks, along with upper and lower control arms. A live axle rear also uses coil springs and shocks tuned for comfort over sport. Not only serving as the final drop-top Oldsmobile would make for a decade and a half, only about 7,181 of these were ever produced, making it a relatively rare item to come across. So, if you want to feel the wind in your hair from behind the wheel of this comfortable cruiser, don't wait, call today!