jdslyman yes sir I would give up almost anything to go back to the 80s and experience all these awesome cars and songs as they first came out! But unfortunately I’m a millennial.. 😂
These were the classic GM 'C' body FWD large cars that debuted in 1985. As a matter of fact, that particular one in the video is definitely a 1985 model, easily identified by that 3.8L V6 being equipped with a distributor and lack of a third brake light. 1986 and newer versions of this engine went to the 'waste spark' distributorless ignition system. Cadillac's version of the 'C' body, the Sedan De Ville came equipped with the dreaded HT4100 V8 of that era.
Reminds me of my grandma’s 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. These as well as the Cutlass were very reliable, well built cars. All this one needs is a good cleanup, some general maintenance, new ac compressor, & refrigerant, & it will be ready for the road.
It seems like everybody and their mommy has a video of a cold start of a 50s or 60s car.I'm glad you're giving this "new antique" the love it deserves.Good job!
Time marches forward, not all of us have those memories of "old cars" being 50s and 60s era. My childhood is full of stuff like this. So , naturally, this is where my attention is drawn too! Love these old road sofas!
Thank you Jay for the video! I remember an Oldsmobile 98 like this on the Oldsmobile dealership. It was the same year but Maroon in color and on the showroom. I sat in it while my dad was in the business office of the Oldsmobile dealership buying a used Chevy Chevette. I was in the 4th grade when this car was new.
Seeing this reminds me so much of my Granddad and his 89 LeSabre. I’ll never forget riding with him then him teaching me to drive in it when I was 15. It was also silver. He passed away a few months back. I think about him everyday and miss him. He loved driving like I do, and drove LeSabres (a few 80s, 89, 95, etc) until 2006 when he bought a base model LaCrosse(which he never liked). Keep this one going - it has the right powertrain and still looks good. Heck the knob on the shifter is still there!
My first car was a 1986 Olds Delta 88 which was on the same platform as this one with same 3800 V6. It was so smooth and comfortable, I loved how it rode. It had the "royale" package, so it had the pillow top seats and power everything(except mirrors). Seeing this makes me me want to hunt down another one. It is the car I miss the most of all the ones I had....based solely on comfort. Build quality was also good. Lots of metal bits in and out. I also have to say, those olds delco stereos had surprisingly good sound.
My grandfather (born 1916) used to have a very similar car. I believe it was a 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale. It was white with a medium blue vinyl top and interior. Your car reminds me a lot of it, and of some very good times with my grandparents. Both passed away in the 1990's, but that car lived on. My dad managed to kill it because he wasn't knowledgeable about cars at all, unlike my grandfather ... and myself. Now, I'm in my 50's and have worked on a LOT of cars. I can tell you this; despite its age, If you fix that car up you won't regret it. It's a couch on wheels, and very reliable. Just don't abuse it. Those 3.8 L V-6's were great engines, but the transmissions were not meant to be beat on. Thanks for the video, and sparking those memories.
I enjoy seeing these videos of cars from my childhood 80s and 90s & if they'll still start!! I finally subscribed. That's gotta be pretty cool to work in a junkyard like that and tinker with all those automobiles
The good old Buick/GM 3800 V6 engine family, if cared for... absolutely bulletproof (prior to 03') when they changed to a weaker bottom end bearing. Best applications by far were Holden Australia in a RWD layout, reliable & torquey. Nothing wrong with old cars, i much prefer mechanical things personally.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. In 1985 I bought a brand new 98 Regency Brougham, champagne glamour metallic paint, slick top, matching champagne interior. It was loaded, including a fancy trip computer which I never used! (But it looked nice at night with all the lighted buttons - (;>) ) Great running car! That 3800 V6 is probably one of the best engines GM ever made. That was riding in style! Later traded it in for a Toronado that had the same engine. They're pretty much indestructible! I will definitely be watching for your updates! Thanks again, and good luck with it!
I've liked these era Olds and Buicks for a long time. My sister had a LeSabre that was around this age that I always thought was cool. I really like the long sweeping speedometers too.
Man I wish cars like this would make a comeback. All these giant iPad touchscreens, shiny plastic interiors that scratch to hell on day two of ownership, and speedometers that go up to 180 on cars that would be lucky to top out at 104 mph. Cars like this had class. Glad to see you save it!!!
I had an 89' olds 88 royal like 20 years ago and I still miss that car. That dash brings back memories. Every now and then I see one for sale in good condition. I should buy one. Lol. Mine had the 3.8 and drove SOOO smooth. Like driving on a Serta mattress! I loved my old man car.
@@applepoop10 Wrong on both counts. That is one of the last old-school 3.8s. 3800s never had distributors, this one does -- 1985 was the one year the old-school 3.8 had sequential fuel injection with a distributor. 86-88 FWD 3.8s had coil packs. This car is an '85. The Series I 3800s came out going into '88 and had '3800' on the intake. Rocker covers and intake manifold are a dead give away which is which. 3800s also had a balance shaft. If you're unsure how to tell at a glance, the 8 digit of VIN code will tell the tale. 3.8L does not necessarily mean it's a 3800. 3800 is based on the old school 3.8L, but not quite the same.
@@anonymousinc6330 I have an 85 olds cutlass ciera with the 3.8L MPFI i believe it was called for 84-85, 86-88 was 3.8sfi. I also own an 89 olds eighty eight but that has the 3800 pre series 1 which was 88-91 in some vehicles. Not trying to be a know -it-all just stating what I know. This one has the rare 3.8l like mine. not many got the distributor as you mentioned. 85 only for the olds ninety eight and 84-85 for the cutlass ciera and possibly the buick century too.
@@snipindowntown Lots of people get old-school 3.8s and 3800s confused. You are correct, the FWD 3.8L Buick was used in the Ciera and Century through '88. At that point, the improved first-gen 3800 was reserved for larger cars, and the Century/Ciera were given the 3300 (the 3800s little brother, with a few minor differences). No EGR, no camshaft sensor, batch-fire MPFI, not sequential. 1993 was the last year for those. The Buick V6 was developed originally around 1962, and has gone through a lot of changes in the 50+ years they were built. You really have to understand a lot of Buick history to really know what's what. The original V6 was a 225 ci (some sources say there was also a 198 ci) based off of the Buick 300 V8. Wasn't a big seller because gas was cheap back then, so the tooling was sold to Willys, which merged with Jeep somehow. Jeep was using the 225 in production until Buick bought the tooling back in the 70s, and since they had sold their 215/300/340 tooling to Rover (Yes, Virginia, the Land Rover V8 is a Buick), redeveloped it to be based on the following Buick 350 that had been introduced in 1968. That produced a 231ci, which was Buick's flagship engine once their 350s and 455s were out of production. Several displacement variants (181, 196, 252) were built before the design was revamped in '88, '96, and '05, creating the '3800' variants. Series I isn't labeled or technically known as such, but ran from 88 to 95. 96-05 was Series II, Series III 06+. Series III went out either 09 or 11, depending on your source. Most people call any Buick V6 a 3800, but technically not all of them are 3800s. The 3800 designation refers to 3800 cc, or 3.8L, but the thing that separates these from the old school primarily is the balance shaft and tuned port injection. Unbeknown to most, Chevy also built a 3.8L V6, the 4.3L's little brother, the 229 ci. Very popular in dirt track racing.
Nice! I used to own a 1991 Olds 88 and it was a tank of a car! Loved the ride and the power it had. It was such a beast. Did have to do 3 fuel pumps on that car but otherwise it took all the abuse a 18 year old kid can give it. It had over 300,000 miles when it was sold
@@MXguy95 Well, I have my truck for daily work. I keep my Olds for the memories of when I bought it brand new … then I was sent Remote overseased for a few years.
this is a 3.8L V6 . Its technciallythe 3800 but it wasnt called that until 87 when they made minor tweaks to this engine. amazing that engine was made all the way up to 2005
Once you get it all tuned up and the fluids changed out put your foot in that thing and see what a thrill she'll give you! Those old 3.8's have some nice long exhaust headers on them. I had a '86 Delta 88 Royale Brougham and loved the sound of that old 3.8. It would hold second gear up to 80 mph!
Beautiful I had a 86 delta 88 very simular. 3.8 excellent engine.wish I still had it.love those cars keep it.hold on to it..Worth every penny u put into it.
Oldsmobile always been great cars, my first car was 1985 olds lol same color as URS, that's when I fell in love with olds. I always own Oldsmobile one time or another. Now I have 1966 olds 88 2 door I'm restoring. Enjoy the car, hopefully see more vids of the olds
The name “Oldsmobile” was a disease to the brand. Younger generations didn’t wanna say they drove something that had the word old in it. Selling cars to granny’s and pops won’t keep the company afloat.
@@bobsmithinson2050 I always thought them cheapening out with the garbage stuff such as the Aurora and Achieva and Alero were their death knell--attempting (badly) to go euro style and lost what made them what they were to begin with. You don't last long by alienating your user base to attempt to capture the younger generation. Same for Pontiac--lose the 'excitement' and you lose.
@@melrose9252 No, the last gen plasti-tron garbage known as Alero, Achieva, and Aurora were their downfall. They ceased being American at that point; attempt to rebrand fail.
@@melrose9252 Nah, the 3.8's are great motors, durable, cheap to fix and easy to work on. The trans are decent too. Not a bad car overall. I miss my 1989 '88' Royale a lot actually.
I like those Oldsmobile 98s and Buick Park Avenues, any year. Those Delco stereos were pretty stealth for OEM. Orifice tube GM a/c units always blew cold when properly charged. Looks like the car used by the father of the kidnapped daughter in Fargo.
I always liked the old 'ribbon' speedos in the 60s Oldsmobile Dynamics myself. Turned red after you exceeded 55 MPH and looked like a digital one at night with the dash lights on.
Staring at that dash brings back a lot of memories. Looks exactly like my old 89' Eighty Eight Royale. My 3rd car, ..but my first that wasn't a total pos. Lol. It was mint actually. Wasn't the coolest car when I was a kid but man was it a nice smooth ride!
Cool. Nice revival. That's a good car. Good to see someone interested in resurrecting the ghost in the machine... even if the machine isn't what "enthusiasts" think is worthwhile. Keep your videos coming.
My wife was driving a 1990 when we first started dating. It was much like this one, but decked out with digital tech- trip computer that told you "good evening" etc, and tons of steering wheel buttons. It was neat.
Great car, sounds good. I have a'86 Buick Century Limited I bought brand new in October'85 for my mom, after she passed I got it back with only 103k still a good car but the paint is faded but never lets me down, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas 😁"!!
So very nice to see an Oldsmobile 98 I hope it stays in original condition other than perhaps regular maintenance and a new professional paint job and original style whitewalls
Looks great keep up the great work. Check the trunk latch because when closed the lid is a little higher in the back near the window it may not be sealing right and letting water into the trunk hence the stain on the rug.
My old retired next door neighbor had one, used to pop a coil pack now & Then, but was a real good little cruiser. He eventually tired of it, and bought a Toyota Avalon.
Back when we still made actual cars, not these over-priced, generic, plastic transportation pods. A his and her dual ash tray built into the dash...nice. Back when one could walk in to a restaurant and be asked..."Smoking or non?" When you could walk in to a bar, order a drink and light up without even thinking of offending someone. We were a much more civilized society in that era! Yes, I'm a smoker who graduated high school in 1984. And, I blame Oldsmobile for my smoking habit. First car was a '77 Olds Cutlass.... Me and my buds cruised around tokin' away in that yacht. Thanks for the video and bringing back great memories!
Thanks buddy! These older Grandma sedans might not be everyones taste, but I love these cars. All cars deserve love, guess Ill be the sucker to save and enjoy them LoL. Hows the weather over in the Land of steer?
Don't forget to make sure to replace the crusty fuel hose...alcohol will deteriorate the hose even faster that old gas formulation did. "Fire in the hole" will take on a whole new meaning!
Cool. We had an '89 Sedan DeVille for a few years. One thing you might want to do is, if the rims are 15", go from the stock 205/70-15 size to 215/65-15 tires on them. We did that on ours and it lost the floatiness in the ride and actually handled fairly decently. It wasn't uncomfortably harsh, but didn't bob down the road anymore.
Nice ride. Had an older Buick with the same engine. Always ran and drove great. Really liked it nice smooth ride and super comfy. But Michigan winters took there toll on it.
always had my 73-76 98's mainly 2 dr preferred loved my 73 coupe the most yet beyond those years these 85-90 years were the only ones that i'd of owned ,nice styling -esp yhe touring edition i think
Man I regret not buying that 88 Royal..these were very comfy road sofas. Iv never heard a GM door buzzer like that one. I find it funny that the radio came onto a 80s station. Very fitting for the car lol That 3800 just purrs
Autozone/O'Reillys/Pep Boys you can get a compressor from. Spray some Lysol (lemon scent) in the air intake at the base of the windshield to kill any mold that zccumulated in the HVAC ducts, a good spritzing will do wonders, and if there's a micro filter change that out too.....
Had an 85 regency 88 engine ran great trans was slipping at 140k. Heater core went out had to take the whole dash apart and when fixed had a handful of bolts left over. But for $500 to get me around while my stolen intrepid was getting repaired it was a great runner
Friend of mine had one of these in the early 90's.. I can't count the number of hours we rolled around bumpin too short on his system.. those were the days..
This is an Amazing car - we bought in 1993 an 1988 model for about 3000 $ and tour coast to coast with no major problem - very smooth and quite drive we just put fuel and drive safely all over usa and canada
My mom had a 1985 Buick Riviera that the dash and speedometer in this car kind of reminds me of slightly. We still have that car but it probably hadn’t been out of the garage in years. She also had a similar year I think Oldsmobile Cutless Supreme (I forget the year on that).
When I was a teenager my grandparents had one of these but it was a delta 88 I use to love punching that 3.8l had more power than my s-10! Thanks for the memory jay! Hope you staying safe!
Good for you on getting that Ninety Eight running. I was watching from the purchase and to this video. You have a running and driving functional Ninety Eight! congrats to you.
Who cares if it's a "grandparents car"....it's cool as hell! And they float down the highway, even at that age and mileage. Can't wait to see her all cleaned up!😎
Absolutely love this. Always liked this era of GM cars despite their rep. Always likened them to the automotive equivalent of your favorite pair of old boots. Glad to see it alive and hope someone continues to keep it so!
Those aren't bad cars. I had an '84 Skylark that year that was free and even after sitting three years it fired right up and would have driven if it wasn't so muddy where it sat. Car got me home in the snow with a flat rear tire I couldn't change because a lugnut rounded off. I don't miss it though
yeah, those delco radios of that era always did that, don't think I saw one over the years that didn't have display issues. the solder joints around the display always went wonky at some point as time went by. noticed that when you hit several bumps, that it would come back. overall a great car. not bad man, not bad at all
Aside from what sounds like a leaky exhaust, the engine sounds great and the car rolled around fine. I’d be interested in it for sure. Sucks how I’m up in New York.
If you look behind the "ninety-eight" logo on the dash next to the idiot lights there should be a plug for the "Auto Calculator" option. Just a trip computer but looks neat. It has to be the one named the "Auto Calculator", not the "Driver Information System (DIS)" that came out later. It was in the Cutlass Ciera Holiday coupe and some other mid 80's olds. The Calais too I think. Could be a cool addition.
My parents used to have an '86 Regency Brougham. Red with red velour. They sold it after 10 years/80,000 miles because it had started to drip some oil. Ran like a top otherwise. Still haven't forgiven them...
Hearing “always something there to remind me” in olds ass Oldsmobile just sent chills up my spine, that’s a proud moment my friend! 👍🏻
jdslyman yes sir I would give up almost anything to go back to the 80s and experience all these awesome cars and songs as they first came out! But unfortunately I’m a millennial.. 😂
@@hunterwaldroup6403 There are a number of reasons the 1980's sucked, but cars weren't one.
ymxctrails I was born in 99 😂 but I got the taste for stuff as if I was born in the 80s!
I so miss these cars! Gotta love the “float”!
We need more cars with floaty rides in 2020.
These were nice riding cars. Very smooth and tight when new. Great low end torque for smog era early port fuel injection.
Can’t wait to see it all cleaned up. It definitely needs a set of white walls on it.
When he turned up the radio, that song in that car gave me such a comfortable feeling
These were the classic GM 'C' body FWD large cars that debuted in 1985. As a matter of fact, that particular one in the video is definitely a 1985 model, easily identified by that 3.8L V6 being equipped with a distributor and lack of a third brake light. 1986 and newer versions of this engine went to the 'waste spark' distributorless ignition system. Cadillac's version of the 'C' body, the Sedan De Ville came equipped with the dreaded HT4100 V8 of that era.
NOBODY CARES. But I am astonished by your knowledge of shit 80's cars :-)
Reminds me of my grandma’s 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. These as well as the Cutlass were very reliable, well built cars. All this one needs is a good cleanup, some general maintenance, new ac compressor, & refrigerant, & it will be ready for the road.
Yea.. I just bought one from my firend she says it to old for her I gave her 500 and got a great car
Liam Brom - These cars were junk. Not trolling but fact.
Mel Rose There’s a reason almost none of these are on the road anymore.
It seems like everybody and their mommy has a video of a cold start of a 50s or 60s car.I'm glad you're giving this "new antique" the love it deserves.Good job!
Time marches forward, not all of us have those memories of "old cars" being 50s and 60s era. My childhood is full of stuff like this. So , naturally, this is where my attention is drawn too! Love these old road sofas!
Thank you Jay for the video! I remember an Oldsmobile 98 like this on the Oldsmobile dealership. It was the same year but Maroon in color and on the showroom. I sat in it while my dad was in the business office of the Oldsmobile dealership buying a used Chevy Chevette. I was in the 4th grade when this car was new.
Seeing this reminds me so much of my Granddad and his 89 LeSabre. I’ll never forget riding with him then him teaching me to drive in it when I was 15. It was also silver. He passed away a few months back. I think about him everyday and miss him. He loved driving like I do, and drove LeSabres (a few 80s, 89, 95, etc) until 2006 when he bought a base model LaCrosse(which he never liked). Keep this one going - it has the right powertrain and still looks good. Heck the knob on the shifter is still there!
That door chime "bong" takes me back. My grandma had a late 80s Olds 88 when I was growing up and it sounded just like that.
My first car was a 1986 Olds Delta 88 which was on the same platform as this one with same 3800 V6. It was so smooth and comfortable, I loved how it rode. It had the "royale" package, so it had the pillow top seats and power everything(except mirrors). Seeing this makes me me want to hunt down another one. It is the car I miss the most of all the ones I had....based solely on comfort. Build quality was also good. Lots of metal bits in and out. I also have to say, those olds delco stereos had surprisingly good sound.
Love this car, my aunt had a dark blue one. Best car she’s ever had tbh. I miss it.
Ster These were junk.
My grandfather (born 1916) used to have a very similar car. I believe it was a 1988 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale. It was white with a medium blue vinyl top and interior. Your car reminds me a lot of it, and of some very good times with my grandparents. Both passed away in the 1990's, but that car lived on. My dad managed to kill it because he wasn't knowledgeable about cars at all, unlike my grandfather ... and myself. Now, I'm in my 50's and have worked on a LOT of cars. I can tell you this; despite its age, If you fix that car up you won't regret it. It's a couch on wheels, and very reliable. Just don't abuse it. Those 3.8 L V-6's were great engines, but the transmissions were not meant to be beat on. Thanks for the video, and sparking those memories.
I enjoy seeing these videos of cars from my childhood 80s and 90s & if they'll still start!! I finally subscribed. That's gotta be pretty cool to work in a junkyard like that and tinker with all those automobiles
I loved my olds 98. Bucket leather seats slide gear shift on the floor.
Mike Otolski
I like it on the column and the front split bench seating. But that’s nice.
Oooh... is it the Touring Sedan with the factory tach and running lights?
Chris Troxler FE 3 suspension ? The Ninty Eight was a great car. , 3.8 v6 was great.👍🏻
@@Chris_Troxler yes it was the touring sedan.
@@mikeotolski9549
Nice!
The good old Buick/GM 3800 V6 engine family, if cared for... absolutely bulletproof (prior to 03') when they changed to a weaker bottom end bearing. Best applications by far were Holden Australia in a RWD layout, reliable & torquey. Nothing wrong with old cars, i much prefer mechanical things personally.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. In 1985 I bought a brand new 98 Regency Brougham, champagne glamour metallic paint, slick top, matching champagne interior. It was loaded, including a fancy trip computer which I never used! (But it looked nice at night with all the lighted buttons - (;>) ) Great running car! That 3800 V6 is probably one of the best engines GM ever made. That was riding in style! Later traded it in for a Toronado that had the same engine. They're pretty much indestructible! I will definitely be watching for your updates! Thanks again, and good luck with it!
I've liked these era Olds and Buicks for a long time. My sister had a LeSabre that was around this age that I always thought was cool. I really like the long sweeping speedometers too.
Man I wish cars like this would make a comeback. All these giant iPad touchscreens, shiny plastic interiors that scratch to hell on day two of ownership, and speedometers that go up to 180 on cars that would be lucky to top out at 104 mph. Cars like this had class. Glad to see you save it!!!
I had an 89' olds 88 royal like 20 years ago and I still miss that car. That dash brings back memories. Every now and then I see one for sale in good condition. I should buy one. Lol.
Mine had the 3.8 and drove SOOO smooth. Like driving on a Serta mattress! I loved my old man car.
Hard to kill those 3800s. Excellent engine. Excellent car, actually.
That's the 1st gen of the 3800 Series.
@@applepoop10 Wrong on both counts. That is one of the last old-school 3.8s. 3800s never had distributors, this one does -- 1985 was the one year the old-school 3.8 had sequential fuel injection with a distributor. 86-88 FWD 3.8s had coil packs. This car is an '85. The Series I 3800s came out going into '88 and had '3800' on the intake. Rocker covers and intake manifold are a dead give away which is which. 3800s also had a balance shaft. If you're unsure how to tell at a glance, the 8 digit of VIN code will tell the tale. 3.8L does not necessarily mean it's a 3800. 3800 is based on the old school 3.8L, but not quite the same.
@@anonymousinc6330 I have an 85 olds cutlass ciera with the 3.8L MPFI i believe it was called for 84-85, 86-88 was 3.8sfi. I also own an 89 olds eighty eight but that has the 3800 pre series 1 which was 88-91 in some vehicles. Not trying to be a know -it-all just stating what I know. This one has the rare 3.8l like mine. not many got the distributor as you mentioned. 85 only for the olds ninety eight and 84-85 for the cutlass ciera and possibly the buick century too.
James Collier Ah okay! Your right about that
@@snipindowntown Lots of people get old-school 3.8s and 3800s confused. You are correct, the FWD 3.8L Buick was used in the Ciera and Century through '88. At that point, the improved first-gen 3800 was reserved for larger cars, and the Century/Ciera were given the 3300 (the 3800s little brother, with a few minor differences). No EGR, no camshaft sensor, batch-fire MPFI, not sequential. 1993 was the last year for those. The Buick V6 was developed originally around 1962, and has gone through a lot of changes in the 50+ years they were built. You really have to understand a lot of Buick history to really know what's what. The original V6 was a 225 ci (some sources say there was also a 198 ci) based off of the Buick 300 V8. Wasn't a big seller because gas was cheap back then, so the tooling was sold to Willys, which merged with Jeep somehow. Jeep was using the 225 in production until Buick bought the tooling back in the 70s, and since they had sold their 215/300/340 tooling to Rover (Yes, Virginia, the Land Rover V8 is a Buick), redeveloped it to be based on the following Buick 350 that had been introduced in 1968. That produced a 231ci, which was Buick's flagship engine once their 350s and 455s were out of production. Several displacement variants (181, 196, 252) were built before the design was revamped in '88, '96, and '05, creating the '3800' variants. Series I isn't labeled or technically known as such, but ran from 88 to 95. 96-05 was Series II, Series III 06+. Series III went out either 09 or 11, depending on your source. Most people call any Buick V6 a 3800, but technically not all of them are 3800s. The 3800 designation refers to 3800 cc, or 3.8L, but the thing that separates these from the old school primarily is the balance shaft and tuned port injection. Unbeknown to most, Chevy also built a 3.8L V6, the 4.3L's little brother, the 229 ci. Very popular in dirt track racing.
That poor old door chime tho! Hahah. Love it.
Better than the buzzer in the Chevy's.
Nice! I used to own a 1991 Olds 88 and it was a tank of a car! Loved the ride and the power it had. It was such a beast. Did have to do 3 fuel pumps on that car but otherwise it took all the abuse a 18 year old kid can give it. It had over 300,000 miles when it was sold
Love them Oldsmobile. Had a 93 Cutlass Ciera. My dad owned an 84 Delta.😀
I still have and love my 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 2-Door Coupe. It spends much of its time lounging in the garage being pampered.
I love my cars, but I put them to work! its not a garage queen, shes going to earn her keep with the rest of the them!
@@MXguy95 Well, I have my truck for daily work. I keep my Olds for the memories of when I bought it brand new … then I was sent Remote overseased for a few years.
That couldn't have been a more appreciate song on the radio lol
this is a 3.8L V6 . Its technciallythe 3800 but it wasnt called that until 87 when they made minor tweaks to this engine. amazing that engine was made all the way up to 2005
Last year for the 3800 was 2009.
Once you get it all tuned up and the fluids changed out put your foot in that thing and see what a thrill she'll give you! Those old 3.8's have some nice long exhaust headers on them. I had a '86 Delta 88 Royale Brougham and loved the sound of that old 3.8. It would hold second gear up to 80 mph!
Hi Congratulations you got it going , it sounds great keep use up date on this car
Take care
Richard
Beautiful I had a 86 delta 88 very simular. 3.8 excellent engine.wish I still had it.love those cars keep it.hold on to it..Worth every penny u put into it.
Welcome to the family, Deloris! LOVE IT! This was a very elegant car when it was new. I'm glad you are going to give some TLC and drive it!
reading the comment's below about all the nostalgia this car brings back !!! I remember the seats were comfortable, I love seeing this car again !!!!
Oldsmobile always been great cars, my first car was 1985 olds lol same color as URS, that's when I fell in love with olds. I always own Oldsmobile one time or another. Now I have 1966 olds 88 2 door I'm restoring. Enjoy the car, hopefully see more vids of the olds
Oldsmobile was a good car in it's day. Shame they aren't around anymore
Brian Grant This model here was part of the fall of Oldsmobile.
The name “Oldsmobile” was a disease to the brand. Younger generations didn’t wanna say they drove something that had the word old in it. Selling cars to granny’s and pops won’t keep the company afloat.
@@bobsmithinson2050 I always thought them cheapening out with the garbage stuff such as the Aurora and Achieva and Alero were their death knell--attempting (badly) to go euro style and lost what made them what they were to begin with. You don't last long by alienating your user base to attempt to capture the younger generation. Same for Pontiac--lose the 'excitement' and you lose.
@@melrose9252 No, the last gen plasti-tron garbage known as Alero, Achieva, and Aurora were their downfall. They ceased being American at that point; attempt to rebrand fail.
@@melrose9252 Nah, the 3.8's are great motors, durable, cheap to fix and easy to work on. The trans are decent too. Not a bad car overall.
I miss my 1989 '88' Royale a lot actually.
I like those Oldsmobile 98s and Buick Park Avenues, any year. Those Delco stereos were pretty stealth for OEM. Orifice tube GM a/c units always blew cold when properly charged. Looks like the car used by the father of the kidnapped daughter in Fargo.
Wish they would bring back those linear speedometers.. great cars!
I always liked the old 'ribbon' speedos in the 60s Oldsmobile Dynamics myself. Turned red after you exceeded 55 MPH and looked like a digital one at night with the dash lights on.
Staring at that dash brings back a lot of memories. Looks exactly like my old 89' Eighty Eight Royale. My 3rd car, ..but my first that wasn't a total pos. Lol. It was mint actually.
Wasn't the coolest car when I was a kid but man was it a nice smooth ride!
I haven't seen one of these on the road in ages.
Cool. Nice revival. That's a good car. Good to see someone interested in resurrecting the ghost in the machine... even if the machine isn't what "enthusiasts" think is worthwhile. Keep your videos coming.
My wife was driving a 1990 when we first started dating. It was much like this one, but decked out with digital tech- trip computer that told you "good evening" etc, and tons of steering wheel buttons. It was neat.
Great car, sounds good. I have a'86 Buick Century Limited I bought brand new in October'85 for my mom, after she passed I got it back with only 103k still a good car but the paint is faded but never lets me down, thanks for sharing and as always "Howdy from Texas 😁"!!
Lmao that dude facetimeing 😂😂😂
So very nice to see an Oldsmobile 98 I hope it stays in original condition other than perhaps regular maintenance and a new professional paint job and original style whitewalls
Looks great keep up the great work. Check the trunk latch because when closed the lid is a little higher in the back near the window it may not be sealing right and letting water into the trunk hence the stain on the rug.
I’m glad that you saved the little beauty.
Keep us updated about the car because
she is worth it. I’m loving the car❤️💪
My old retired next door neighbor had one, used to pop a coil pack now & Then, but was a real good little cruiser. He eventually tired of it, and bought a Toyota Avalon.
Back when we still made actual cars, not these over-priced, generic, plastic transportation pods.
A his and her dual ash tray built into the dash...nice.
Back when one could walk in to a restaurant and be asked..."Smoking or non?"
When you could walk in to a bar, order a drink and light up without even thinking of offending someone.
We were a much more civilized society in that era!
Yes, I'm a smoker who graduated high school in 1984.
And, I blame Oldsmobile for my smoking habit.
First car was a '77 Olds Cutlass....
Me and my buds cruised around tokin' away in that yacht.
Thanks for the video and bringing back great memories!
So awesome. I want one so badly. I hope it sticks around for a while
Very nice! I miss when GM made these cars! I had one once, but sold it for a truck I needed.
Love watching things get resurected. Glad you're doing well. Been watching for years. Have a good day from Texas
Thanks buddy! These older Grandma sedans might not be everyones taste, but I love these cars. All cars deserve love, guess Ill be the sucker to save and enjoy them LoL. Hows the weather over in the Land of steer?
@@MXguy95
That v6 is indestructible. And they ride great. Who cares what everyone else thinks. You do you and I'll always tag along.
Oh, an 75 and sunny. Storms tonight though... Better go tie everything down. I'm in tornado alley...lol
Ah man, makes me miss my 91’ Cutlass Ciera. She was so smooth and so easy to work on. Glad you got this one running man, she sounds good!
My great grandparents had Oldsmobile similar to this I remember riding in the back seat of when I was probably 4 or 5 years old
Don't forget to make sure to replace the crusty fuel hose...alcohol will deteriorate the hose even faster that old gas formulation did. "Fire in the hole" will take on a whole new meaning!
Cool. We had an '89 Sedan DeVille for a few years. One thing you might want to do is, if the rims are 15", go from the stock 205/70-15 size to 215/65-15 tires on them. We did that on ours and it lost the floatiness in the ride and actually handled fairly decently. It wasn't uncomfortably harsh, but didn't bob down the road anymore.
What a great feeling!!! Its alive and running, Congrats 😅👍👍
Reminds me of the Eighty Eight my parents had growing up. Miss that car very much. I have a 92 Olds Ninety Eight I rescued from the junk yard.
Nice ride. Had an older Buick with the same engine. Always ran and drove great. Really liked it nice smooth ride and super comfy. But Michigan winters took there toll on it.
Congratulations on bringing this car back to life.
I had an 85 olds cutlass supreme for my first car. those cars were family rooms on wheels. big ol bench seats and giant trunks.
needs a detail
Good ole reliable 3800. Great find! Takes me back.
always had my 73-76 98's mainly 2 dr preferred loved my 73 coupe the most yet beyond those years these 85-90 years were the only ones that i'd of owned ,nice styling -esp yhe touring edition i think
That is an awesome car!! Those 3.8 engines are bullet proof
The exhaust note of the GM 2.8/3.1/3.8 is one of my all time favorites
Man I regret not buying that 88 Royal..these were very comfy road sofas. Iv never heard a GM door buzzer like that one.
I find it funny that the radio came onto a 80s station. Very fitting for the car lol
That 3800 just purrs
Wow! That thing is a true survivor! What a great car.
I cant believe how well it roared to life! Im hoping to get many more miles of it yet, but first, got some maintenance to do ! ( and a bath lol )
Great sounding engines.
Autozone/O'Reillys/Pep Boys you can get a compressor from. Spray some Lysol (lemon scent) in the air intake at the base of the windshield to kill any mold that zccumulated in the HVAC ducts, a good spritzing will do wonders, and if there's a micro filter change that out too.....
It reminds me of my 96 Buick century that I just bought. Mine has 104*** great cars doing that era
Vincent Blue I have a 1995 Buick century I owned it for 14 years . Wife’s grand parents gave it to us at 65k and now she’s at 198k and purrs along
@@keithrussell2307 yep.. I hear ya Keith I love these cars now . I'm looking to get my mom one
Love Oldsmobile. That’s a keeper.
Thanks Jay for saving these old cars that can be saved in South Carolina all the way 🇺🇸👍
Had an 85 regency 88 engine ran great trans was slipping at 140k. Heater core went out had to take the whole dash apart and when fixed had a handful of bolts left over. But for $500 to get me around while my stolen intrepid was getting repaired it was a great runner
Friend of mine had one of these in the early 90's.. I can't count the number of hours we rolled around bumpin too short on his system.. those were the days..
This is an Amazing car - we bought in 1993 an 1988 model for about 3000 $ and tour coast to coast with no major problem - very smooth and quite drive we just put fuel and drive safely all over usa and canada
My mom had a 1985 Buick Riviera that the dash and speedometer in this car kind of reminds me of slightly. We still have that car but it probably hadn’t been out of the garage in years. She also had a similar year I think Oldsmobile Cutless Supreme (I forget the year on that).
When I was a teenager my grandparents had one of these but it was a delta 88 I use to love punching that 3.8l had more power than my s-10! Thanks for the memory jay! Hope you staying safe!
Congrats on getting it running can't wait to c it all cleaned up. Take care & Stay safe!
Looking forward for this one! What a beauty!
Had an '83 Regency Brougham, 307, dark blue, just floated down the road. Damn I wish I still had that car...
Thanks for taking us along. :)
The radio came back. Last few seconds I was happy to see that.
That was quick getting her running like that! Hope you are all doing well.
Good for you on getting that Ninety Eight running. I was watching from the purchase and to this video. You have a running and driving functional Ninety Eight! congrats to you.
Thanks man! Im pretty excited to get it on the road and enjoy this sofa!
Who cares if it's a "grandparents car"....it's cool as hell! And they float down the highway, even at that age and mileage. Can't wait to see her all cleaned up!😎
David A.P. Floats even more now on blown struts😂
Lmao that song that came one the radio when you turned it seemed appropriate!
Absolutely love this. Always liked this era of GM cars despite their rep. Always likened them to the automotive equivalent of your favorite pair of old boots. Glad to see it alive and hope someone continues to keep it so!
Those aren't bad cars. I had an '84 Skylark that year that was free and even after sitting three years it fired right up and would have driven if it wasn't so muddy where it sat. Car got me home in the snow with a flat rear tire I couldn't change because a lugnut rounded off.
I don't miss it though
yeah, those delco radios of that era always did that, don't think I saw one over the years that didn't have display issues. the solder joints around the display always went wonky at some point as time went by. noticed that when you hit several bumps, that it would come back. overall a great car. not bad man, not bad at all
Aside from what sounds like a leaky exhaust, the engine sounds great and the car rolled around fine. I’d be interested in it for sure. Sucks how I’m up in New York.
Watching from Pakistan Lahore.
Love your work
If you look behind the "ninety-eight" logo on the dash next to the idiot lights there should be a plug for the "Auto Calculator" option. Just a trip computer but looks neat. It has to be the one named the "Auto Calculator", not the "Driver Information System (DIS)" that came out later. It was in the Cutlass Ciera Holiday coupe and some other mid 80's olds. The Calais too I think. Could be a cool addition.
Nice old olds great find!!
Very nice car. If you think is has been converted, putting some AC oil and R134 into it is cheap and might save the compressor.
This video really made me smile, I had an 89' Eighty Eight. The pov camera angle really took me back, also I think those are H platform.
Love it! Excellent video
So awesome to see her alive again! I can't wait to see her all cleaned up for prom!
That's a nice old wafter saved from the brink...
My parents used to have an '86 Regency Brougham. Red with red velour. They sold it after 10 years/80,000 miles because it had started to drip some oil. Ran like a top otherwise. Still haven't forgiven them...
Michael McCormick 80,000 miles it was used up.
The Moldsmobile, i know that reference, Jay you used to watch Davidsfarm like i did.
nice looking car for the year
Nice! I heard some good BASS coming out of that Delco Deck!
Oh wow, a real eighties barge. Dolores is a perfect name for a grandma car. I bet she'll clean up real nice.
@jdslyman oh hell yes, I love the RWD malaise-era stuff too. I'd love a full-size, body on frame LTD or Continental from the Seventies.