1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible 455 rocket from North America
Summary:
The best vehicle ever made
Faults:
Some rust on rear wheel wells.
Top has worn.
Leaks oil.
But that's all fine for an unrestored car!
General Comments:
This car is almost completely original and is in great shape. 455 2 bbl fires up great every time. The top motor ran dry of fluid, but I refilled it and works like a charm now. Interior is near mint condition.
This car has been in my family since it was bought brand new in 1970. I am the 3rd person to have it, and God willing, not the last.
Only problems are paint has chipped some, some body rust on wheel wells, and engine leaks oil, but it has never been restored. Just general maintenance, although I plan to restore it completely soon.
This car has plenty of power and drives like a dream. Gas mileage is about 12 mpg, but not bad for 455 ci and an official rating of 315 hp, but it's higher than that in reality. I highly recommend this car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 23rd October, 2010
24th Mar 2005, 10:08
Olds engines were not made by Chevy. They had a higher nickel content and were thus much less susceptible to wear if properly maintained, unlike a Chevrolet engine which often gave up the ghost at the 100,000 mile mark. My original 1971 350 did not burn a drop of oil after 185,000 miles, and when I tore it down after over-revving and cracking a piston, I found out that the oil had not been changed for AT LEAST 20,000 miles, evidenced by the huge amounts of caked oil in the valley and blocked passages. Without proper oil distribution, the thing still delivered great smoothness and performance!
A true testament to the quality of Oldsmobile.
Don't ever get rid of it. Rust can be fixed, damage can be mended, but Oldsmobile will never make another one of these cars.