I just saw a ‘70 Delta 88 Convertible sitting by the side of the road on my way home from work today. I just got a glance of it but it was in pretty rough shape, I think the front windshield frame might have even been gone. It’s always amazing to me when you see older cars now how huge they look compared to modern offerings!
I had a '70 Olds 98 two-door with vinyl covered hardtop (back in early '80s). I bought it from my Grandmother - she kept all the paperwork including the window sticker. It was fully loaded and cost just over $4000 in 1970. The air conditioning option was over $400. I wish I still had it!
Very nice 1970 Oldsmobile 98! The Oldsmobile cars of that era are very torque savvy! Oldsmobile were know for their fast standing still take off. The rocket symbol tells the story lol. Nice one!!
Beautiful Olds. My dash clock on my 78 didn't work and I had mine serviced by the good guys over at Clock Works. The cruise control on my 78 didn't work either and I fixed it was a simple cleaning of the contacts on the solenoid valve control and it works now.
These were great cars. My Uncle bought them then Cadillacs after 77. I love that big 455. Fast for a luxury car. I believe better than Cadillac and my parents bought these cars and they just didn’t have any trouble with them. And I now know how you were when you were young with cars ha ha.
I think I know that Tom. Yes he does have cars but I’m a hesitant as I hate putting money into them. I like buy and drive and only drive it twice a month and no more than 40 miles. Then garage it.
What parents used to always give to their 16-year-old is their first car an Oldsmobile Delta 98 because they didn't want them to get hurt in an accident. Until they knew that they were a good driver or a bad driver. This way you just hear a loud bang and go oh my car is messed up. Today's cars the whole bunch of airbags are deployed it catches on fire they're waiting for the Jaws of Life EMS to show up it's burning with people that are knocked unconscious and being burned alive. Just to save a little gas. But this big Delta 98 made by Oldsmobile in the seventies all she wants is tank after tank of delicious dinosaur juice Yum Yum Yum when it sees a gas station the steering wheel starts to yank going turn in turn in I'm hungry. If it was only you on the road and nobody else you could drive one of these tiny little Echo mandate mobiles but there are thousands of people out there doing drugs while driving who can't read or write and can't read English road signs. Better get the big dinosaur that likes to scare them out of the way here I come I'm the gigantic Oldsmobile Delta 98
I love your videos. I also graduated from the "Bat-Out-of-Hell" school of driving. Thank you,
Hahaha!!
That tire squeal though, straight out of a movie.
Another beautiful time capsule, Bill! Lots of options for '70. That steering wheel horn is a hoot. I remember that on one of my uncle's Caddy's. 😅🎺
I forgot about the horn being in that location and thought at first it wasn't working! lol
MY FIRST CAR 1969 OLDS 98 😁 BOUGHT IN 1971 A SERIOUS GROOVE MACHINE
Oh yeah!
Beautiful. I’m more of a 70s guy but you have to love this, the 225 and CDV, last of the monster RWD convertibles and before smog controls.
Thanks!
I just saw a ‘70 Delta 88 Convertible sitting by the side of the road on my way home from work today. I just got a glance of it but it was in pretty rough shape, I think the front windshield frame might have even been gone. It’s always amazing to me when you see older cars now how huge they look compared to modern offerings!
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I had a '70 Olds 98 two-door with vinyl covered hardtop (back in early '80s). I bought it from my Grandmother - she kept all the paperwork including the window sticker. It was fully loaded and cost just over $4000 in 1970. The air conditioning option was over $400. I wish I still had it!
Very cool!
Very nice 1970 Oldsmobile 98! The Oldsmobile cars of that era are very torque savvy! Oldsmobile were know for their fast standing still take off. The rocket symbol tells the story lol. Nice one!!
You are correct Sir!
That acceleration part never gets old, That boat had some. Pep lol
I cannot help it!
Beautiful Olds. My dash clock on my 78 didn't work and I had mine serviced by the good guys over at Clock Works. The cruise control on my 78 didn't work either and I fixed it was a simple cleaning of the contacts on the solenoid valve control and it works now.
Ok great, thank you!
I had a 1969. That’s what the do. 365hp and they ride smooth and effortlessly with the 455 Rocket.
Exactly right!
2:08
I make that same mistake and say oops every Friday afternoon when I leave the parking lot at work. 😆👍
Hahaha!
nice
Thanks!
These were great cars. My Uncle bought them then Cadillacs after 77. I love that big 455. Fast for a luxury car. I believe better than Cadillac and my parents bought these cars and they just didn’t have any trouble with them. And I now know how you were when you were young with cars ha ha.
Lol
the fuel consumption is amazing too. If you got 10mpg you did good.
No kidding! lol
Imagine if you could still buy 100 octane ethyl gas to put in that honey!! Very nice car. And double rare. (big block convertible)
I know right??
Nice ride though ☝🏾
Thanks!
Another nice olds
Thanks!
That was a LOADED luxury car 4 1970
Sure was!
Wow those take offs. I havent done that yet to my 78. I'm sure probably can't anyways even though it has the 425 7.0 lol.
LOL! It just happens!
great car and it shifts!
Oh yeah!!
Def mashing the gas lol
Fun stuff!
I think I know that Tom. Yes he does have cars but I’m a hesitant as I hate putting money into them. I like buy and drive and only drive it twice a month and no more than 40 miles. Then garage it.
Yeah he is an Olds freak!!
Lol, as momma would say drivin her '71 olds going down 55 south from St Lou it'll shit & get.... haha true story
Nice!!
That was the last year for the 98 convertible.
Correct. Wonder why they continued with the Delta but not the 98??
@@christianbugatticg was it the Delta 88 afterwards. My friends parents had a '68 Belmont 88, hard top. Nice light blue and dark blue car.
Nice @@kevinmanning4880
Does this thing have Maypop tires on it?
No it has great tires.
How much and where arr you located?
Current bid is $10500 on the auction site. Here is the link. We are in Myrtle Beach SC!! bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-oldsmobile-ninety-eight-8/
No radio antenna is seen on the exterior. Maybe it was removed and covered over? AM radios do not work without an antenna.
I don't think so?? Might be one of those antennas in the windshield, I will double check!
After about 4:45 you can see the antenna wires running across near the top of the windshield to the center, and then down behind the mirror.
@@joesmithjoesmith4284 Thanks Joe!
What parents used to always give to their 16-year-old is their first car an Oldsmobile Delta 98 because they didn't want them to get hurt in an accident. Until they knew that they were a good driver or a bad driver. This way you just hear a loud bang and go oh my car is messed up. Today's cars the whole bunch of airbags are deployed it catches on fire they're waiting for the Jaws of Life EMS to show up it's burning with people that are knocked unconscious and being burned alive. Just to save a little gas. But this big Delta 98 made by Oldsmobile in the seventies all she wants is tank after tank of delicious dinosaur juice Yum Yum Yum when it sees a gas station the steering wheel starts to yank going turn in turn in I'm hungry. If it was only you on the road and nobody else you could drive one of these tiny little Echo mandate mobiles but there are thousands of people out there doing drugs while driving who can't read or write and can't read English road signs. Better get the big dinosaur that likes to scare them out of the way here I come I'm the gigantic Oldsmobile Delta 98
Well that was a lot to take in! lol
Would have been sort of nice to have the camera guy at least show the dash, more of the interior................
I have three or more other videos on this car that cover all of that. Subscribe to my channel and then just search my videos. Thanks!
That's alot of missing gasoline...
These are not for gas mileage!
@@christianbugatticg The full tank ran empty before you finished typing that 😉
Still rather have a 69 Caddy Coupe!!
I will have one sooner or later. Stay tuned!!