Lots of memories there. My dad bought one new when I was 8, then mom kept it after he died until I turned 17 and that was my first car. It was a 74 Delta 88 base coupe with that same maroon paint but a white vinyl interior - they all had a black dash though. We lived in New York and Detroit so after 9 years it got pretty severely rusted. It also had just the AM radio and a electric rear defroster with the switch just below the radio. I remember that 350 engine. I worked on it. I did a full tune up, with the points condenser & distributor cap and learned how to adjust that Rochester 4bl carb. I would love to have one again but it would have to be a convertible. Those are very rare and collectible. I like the 74 because the next year they went to electronic ignition and cat exhaust.
The last new car my grandparents bought together was a 1975 Delta 88 Town Sedan. It had the 350 & was tan with a caramel vinyl top & striped caramel cloth interior. My grandfather passed in 1978, & my grandmother kept it until 1987. I’ll never forget these sounds: • The Rocket V8 exhaust. • The loudest (& coldest) a/c I’ve ever experienced in a car (it was colder than my mom’s 1976 Seville). • The turn signal. • The horn. Not quite the 4-note “trumpet” horn of the Cadillac, but distinctive in its own right.
I saw on another channel someone who determined this era of Olds had the biggest accelerator pedal of all American cars. Those things screamed serious mashage!
That started right up for sitting a week. It doesn’t appear to be too cold here, though. Those carburetors could be finicky in the cold. Also, the Olds moved out pretty good for a smog era 350 in a two ton+ car. NICE car.
That Safety Sticker may have been for the seat belt interlock. 1974s would not start until the driver seat belt was clasped. I have that "option" on my 1974 Toronado.
@@christianbugatticg BACK WHEN THIS WAS NORMAL IN AMERICA!!! I'm not american and this car is definitely not normal to me, but hell i could get used to it!!!
Well because the collector that will buy this car will want this car as ORIGINAL as possible. I doubt the new owner will drive this in as much as just show it or put it in a museum! I even talk about the tires in the video. I would NEVER change these tires with it possibly going into a museum, it is only original ONCE!
@@christianbugatticg I'm sure the collector will replace those tires immediately to enjoy driving this car. This certainly isn't a museum piece, but a car to be enjoyed with safe new tires.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. My dad had this car when I was in grade school. It was a tank.
No problem! More cool stuff to come!
Love the sound of the blinkers in the older cars.
Yes!
Oldsmobiles always stood out from the other GM cars. They were better quality than even the Cadillacs or tje Buicks IMO.
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Lots of memories there. My dad bought one new when I was 8, then mom kept it after he died until I turned 17 and that was my first car. It was a 74 Delta 88 base coupe with that same maroon paint but a white vinyl interior - they all had a black dash though. We lived in New York and Detroit so after 9 years it got pretty severely rusted. It also had just the AM radio and a electric rear defroster with the switch just below the radio. I remember that 350 engine. I worked on it. I did a full tune up, with the points condenser & distributor cap and learned how to adjust that Rochester 4bl carb. I would love to have one again but it would have to be a convertible. Those are very rare and collectible. I like the 74 because the next year they went to electronic ignition and cat exhaust.
Awesome! Thanks!
Oldsmobiles always rode great. Very comfy.
Good grief the memories of our 73 when I was a kid.
Right!
Beautiful old car❤
Thanks!
1974 Olds 350 Rocket: 180 hp.....275 torque. Thanks for the video.
Sure!
The last new car my grandparents bought together was a 1975 Delta 88 Town Sedan. It had the 350 & was tan with a caramel vinyl top & striped caramel cloth interior. My grandfather passed in 1978, & my grandmother kept it until 1987. I’ll never forget these sounds:
• The Rocket V8 exhaust.
• The loudest (& coldest) a/c I’ve ever experienced in a car (it was colder than my mom’s 1976 Seville).
• The turn signal.
• The horn. Not quite the 4-note “trumpet” horn of the Cadillac, but distinctive in its own right.
Oh wow
That buck eighty h p still pulls that 2 ton plus car around pretty good.👍🏼
Right? lol
I saw on another channel someone who determined this era of Olds had the biggest accelerator pedal of all American cars. Those things screamed serious mashage!
Lol! Exactly!
Stunning car.
Thanks!
That started right up for sitting a week. It doesn’t appear to be too cold here, though. Those carburetors could be finicky in the cold. Also, the Olds moved out pretty good for a smog era 350 in a two ton+ car. NICE car.
Well, cold in SC is in the 50's!! Lol
Beautiful ride, very quiet, & 350 4bbl.
Njoy
Thanks
a truly comfortable 6 passenger car.. sure miss the front bench seats .. plenty of room for everyone
Yes indeed!! Thanks!
Awesome Car
thanks!
top de mais esse carro legal
Yes
Nothing beats an Oldsmobile with a two acre dash.
Lol
The 1970-1974 delta 88's had two grills while from 1975 on ones had four grills
I noticed it
@@luanloud9454 yes
That Safety Sticker may have been for the seat belt interlock. 1974s would not start until the driver seat belt was clasped. I have that "option" on my 1974 Toronado.
OHHH is that what that could be?? Thanks!
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How can I contact you guys where are yall
Hello! We are in Myrtle Beach SC and you can reach me by phone. Competition Cars, 843 294 7777 Ask for Bill
Boy, that is a real nice low mileage post car for sure
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How much for this delta88.
Hey I sold this earlier in the year for 16k. Sorry you missed it.
Back when this was normal in America...
SAY IT LOUDER!
@@christianbugatticg BACK WHEN THIS WAS NORMAL IN AMERICA!!!
I'm not american and this car is definitely not normal to me, but hell i could get used to it!!!
@@DaBoogie049 Right!
Why don't you just replace the tires? 47 year old tires? I wouldn't even leave my driveway.
Right? I would be nervous about driving on those tires.
tires dry rot after approximately 5 years. When those tires are removed from the wheel, you'll be surprised to see what the inside looks like.
Well because the collector that will buy this car will want this car as ORIGINAL as possible. I doubt the new owner will drive this in as much as just show it or put it in a museum! I even talk about the tires in the video. I would NEVER change these tires with it possibly going into a museum, it is only original ONCE!
@@christianbugatticg
I'm sure the collector will replace those tires immediately to enjoy driving this car. This certainly isn't a museum piece, but a car to be enjoyed with safe new tires.