I always enjoy watching these videos. It brings me back in time. My grandparents had Oldsmobiles, and my parents had Chryslers. My uncle Sonny had Ford LTDs. I had Pontiacs, and Plymouths. I wish I could go back to my house when I was a kid, and to my Dad's shop. Just to see everyone, one more time.
The night time drive adds a dimension to the video that we that have driven these old cars really appreciate. When the dash lights the radio and the lighted ashtray is so different than all to familiar interiors of today. Cool ride along.
Adam, bringing back these rides for us Boomer and Gen X youngsters of the 60's have pretty intense emotions. These are the vehicles relatives owned and brought over brand new to show off. Fantastic memories.
Yea people may not realize those of us growing up in the 70s and 80s, these were our used cars. My first car at 15 yrs old in 1986 was a 68 Buick LeSabre 4 door hardtop.
Back in the day, when my family, a family member or friend got a new car, we'd visit to show our new cars around. Everybody was excited and it was fun! Nowadays, it seems it's just another "whatever" event.
I remember the Young mobile commercials. These GM cars of the late sixties were and still are the ultimate for me. Size, power, luxurious ride and dignified looks. I still remember being slammed into the back of the front seat as my neighbour floored his Olds 98 with the big block. Nintey miles an hour uphill in a few seconds while he was showing me the thick super comfortable power seat positions.
A coworker friend of my Dad’s pulled up in front of the house with a brand new ‘67 88, same color as this one. Being 7 and 4’ tall myself and not realizing I was already a car guy, I went over every square inch of that car while they shot the breeze. The car must’ve made an impression because I clearly remember that car, now 56 years ago.
As far as these GM sleds go, I'm more of a Buick guy. However, this ride is amazing. I can't believe how fresh and bright the dash lights are. That 425 idles so nicely! I see a lot of comments regarding grandparents. I was about 17 when my Grandmother gave me my 1st car. Her old 1973 Riviera. Console shift burgundy with white landau and white leather interior. I'm 59 now and own 2 Dodge Challengers. 1st gen and 3rd gen. Grandparents rule!
Maybe the most gorgeous Delta 88 coupe body ever! That huge swoop and character line over the rear quarter panel and fastback roofline are gorgeous! From the thumbnail at first I thought it was a mid 70s Ford Montego, very similar look on the front. On the sides it seems very much Riviera and in the fastback rear almost like a big Camaro. And it all comes together into a magnificent looking car !
Those Oldsmobiles of the 1965-1970 era were very substantial, durable cars. I knew someone whose father owned a '67 Delmont of the same body style as this car. His also had the 425 engine, and even with just the 2-bbl. carb, that heavy car could accelerate with the best. It blew away many known muscle cars at the stoplights, and even with all that weight could smoke its tires for yards. That car always made me think of a large 1968 Cutlass coupe.
I had a 66 Dynamic 88 with the 425 4 barrel hi compression 365 horse. Second gear rubber was a cinch .It blew the doors off many unsuspecting driving smaller cars.
My parents had this exact car - white with a black vinyl roof and black vinyl interior. The only two-door car they ever owned. I was pretty young at the time but distinctly remember the red, jewel-like button in the center of the steering wheel. Would love to have one today……👍
I had the 307 in my 83 delta 88, loved that car and the 307 had no problems pulling the car around plus it was decent on gas. The only problem with that engine, the 307 was the a.i.r. manifold for the air pump would rust out and was quite a job removing it and when it leaked it sounded like a broken exhaust manifold.
My very first car was a 67 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan. I wanted a 64 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible, but my mom was afraid I would roll it and break my neck. The Olds had every option except Comfortron and cruise control. I remember one of the power vent window motors went out and I couldn't find a replacement, so I took the motor apart and stuffed it with pebbles to keep it from moving! Good memories with that car.
That gas gauge is nuts. One second it shows empty or just barely above and seconds later it’s reading more than half a tank. I remember them fluctuating, but that’s just crazy! Great video. Really catches the feel of that Olds.
That was pretty cool. My parents had a 71 Pontiac Lemans it was gold with a green vinyl top and green brown ish interior front bench green seat and same in back. I was neat tho it came with a Hurst 4 speed manual transmission. Miss those days
You really have a beautiful collection Adam. The various GM, Ford, Chrysler's you own, are all representative of Detroit's best moments. I know you don't have the (popular) muscle cars, but hey...that's okay because what you have is a collection of gorgeous mainstream cars that have (not) been forgotten thanks to your channel and collection. Kudos..
My uncle owned an Oldsmobile dealership and I was 6 when he brought home a Delta 88 Custom in maroon, with buckets and full electric and A/C. Loaded. Thanks for the memory.
My next door neighbor growing up bought a new Toronado every 2 years. The 66, 68 and 70 were the apex of Oldsmobile styling and performance. Thanks Adam, for the trip down memory lane.
Adam, my aunt’s boyfriend had a 67 Delmont 88 2 door like the one you are driving that was yellow with a black vinyl top and black interior. I just got my license in 1969. One night after he was drinking heavily, he wanted me drive him and his car home which was about a 20 minute drive. It was the first time I had driven on an expressway and it was at night. He kind of passed out in the car and on the expressway I didn’t know any better since it was my first time on it, and was looking out at where the headlights ended and not straight out ahead. I was panicking for about 10 minutes, and kept thinking I might wreck. I finally realized you had to look straight out ahead and not at where the headlight beams ended. Watching you drive your 88 brought me right back to that scary night. Thanks for the memories Adam.
California highway patrol had a 1967 Oldsmobile, Delmont, 88. The front fenders will get wrinkled because of the push guard wouldn’t go past the fender corner. They also had white steering wheels. Very fast only one year.😂
The '68 Cutlass had the same speedo & gauges..I had one while in HS in the 70's. loved it. Would love to see one on your channel if possible. Good looking car & drove great..
This generation of full-size Oldsmobiles were very distinctive in their appearance. You never got them confused with their divisional cousins. As I lived near Lansing at the time, Oldsmobiles were the dominant vehicles on the local roads. Thanks, Adam. Enjoyed the ride along. 👍👍👍
What I remember most of all about this model was the rear passenger seat: there was a large speaker with a metallic mesh placed in the centre of the back seat.
On the 1970 98 that my family had, there was a metal mesh/grille in the top center of the back seat. However, it was purely decorative. The actual speaker was in the parcel shelf. I can’t say if they were all that way, but it was on ours.
My Dad owned a 1962 Galaxie 6 cylinder "plain Jane" sedan. Black over dull grey cloth. My (richer) friend's father had one of these 88's. Pale yellow over black leather. I had the good fortune to take a short trip with them one summer evening in 1967. I will never forget the sheer luxury of it. One of my more motivating life experiences, frankly. It served me well in the long run.
It’s true. From 1967-1970 with their B and C series full and luxury sized cars and from 1966-1972 with their A bodied midsize models General Motors was at the top of their game at maintaining a balance of volume, performance and quality as never before or since and the Oldsmobile division was their very pinnacle of build quality, durability and engineering with a balance of performance and luxury.
Great video! Brings back many good memories. My dad (still alive at 94) bought a new 1967 Olds Delta 88 Custom, silver with black vinyl hardtop, black interior. It had the 425, 4 bbl, with a big red air cleaner that had a stainless insert on top, that I believe said "Super Rocket Ultra High Compression" It definitely took premium fuel. Us kids would cajole my very conservative dad to occasionally do a big burnout across an intersection. I inherited the car in the last year of high school when it was getting old. Great memories, very powerful, smooth and held lots of teenagers. One finger power steering boost. I sold it for $150 in 1980, with about 120,000 miles on it. I often think about it. He owned at least four Olds Delta 88s through the 70s...into the 80s. The 67 was the most memorable though. Look forward to seeing more videos of this car!
The last year for the switch-pitch stator in the torque converter! John Beltz contributed so much to GM engineering and sadly died in 1972 at only 46 from cancer.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that loves this era of cars… I hated the FWD GM cars when they came out …. Until I rode and drove in a 1990 olds 98 ( in 1990) …they rode and drove nice. Drove home to SoCal from Vegas and was impressed ( as a 22yo gear head) But I also agree, not much better driving experience for me than a late 60’s GM or any American car .. the drone and controlled float of them is intoxicating and I always get the feeling of gliding . Love the channel
My father had a 1967 Olds Delmont 88. It was white with a black vinyl roof and black interior. My memory is that the motor in that car sounded ferocious when he would floor it. He used to say it truly was a rocket ship. My family was dedicated to Oldsmobile for about 15 years, owning three Toronados (1968, 1971, 1972), the Delmont and a 1971 Olds 98 coupe (triple green!). The package shelf in the 98 was so big my little brother slept back there once on a trip.
I remember these when I was a kid. How beautiful they were. In 1969, Chrysler and GM redesigned their full size cars. The fuselage body style and the GM full size cars were styling masterpieces.
Wow Adam. I love this car. 15,000 miles means it is basically “new”. I do like the spaced headlights on this and the 66 Cutlass models. When Cadillac tried to replicate the theme somewhat in 1971 and 1972 (73 they tried to put a light in the middle) it did not come odd that well imo. Anyway, love this car and agree it is nice to have some more “simple” cars in the collection rather than the fully loaded ones.
@@MarinCipollina yes, I mean that the centre light in the 72 was distinctly separate whereas they tried to make it look more like one unit in 73 (I know they were still separate elements but I think the designers were trying to make it look more unified) Agree re the quality for sure.
Our Former Village Mayor had a Delmont 88 Convertible. Drove it Top Down all over town for about 25 years...lots of rust repair and repaints. Blue with a Black Interior.
Growing up in an upper middle class California neighborhood in the 60's, these cars were what our parents drove. Our petite sized mothers driving these big stylish cars around, in retrospect, is quite amusing.
Adam, What a pleasant surprise. I get the feeling this Oldsmobile is more solidly constructed than the roads it is driving upon. 😉 Give me an O, Give me a L. Give me a D. ............ What does it spell?? OLDSMOBILE! OLDSMOBILE! OLDSMOBILE! 👏👏👏👏
How I really adore these instrument clusters of the 70s, no digital or LCD fakery, just easy to read analogue instruments set deep and shining at night
Such a beautiful car! I love the classic retro, disco, and sporty gauges. I love the sound of the 425. GM had the best designs and engines during the 60s.
I have thought the same. Huge, but so nicely proportioned that it is not possible today. I really like the styling between 1965-1975 or thereabouts as the finest time in car design and especially these American cruisers.
1960s Oldsmobiles were always well lit cars. You need to show some of the other lights like the underhood and trunk lights (sometimes optional) and the ashtray and glove compartment lights. It looks like your radio light is burned out. My first car was a 1969 Delta 88 and I drove it a lot at night and appreciated those lights. It didn't have rear door dome light switches, so I added them myself with parts from a junkyard. It also had a mirror map light that never worked well. Kind of a strange design. About mileage--my 455 2bbl got 15 mpg highway on regular gas.
Yes, my ( late, deceased 1990) older bro & I born in 1959-60, always enjoyed riding in any of the several Old's my late grandfather ( deceased 1976) owned thru the 60's/ early 70's. Always a shade of blue. Particular memories of being driven to & from the Cape ( Cape Cod) a few times,& around Chatham when he would run errands, rent a lawnmower, I could ramble on
The 425 Oldsmobile engine was a very good engine torque monster l really like this car extremely nice and something you don't see anymore these cars were made for highway road trips comfort and plenty of power these cars move effortlessly with very little strain at low RPM but they burn gas like crazy 9-12 miles a gallon depending how you drive it for a big barge they accelerate well smooth as silk prefer it over Buick or Cadillac offering of the same year 1967 was a good year for cars
Thanks for the drive down memory lane! In my late teens I owned a '67 Delmont 88 with the 425 high compression. Not much off the line, but from 35MPH on it was sprightly. It was also quite comfortable. I loved and drove it until someone ran a stop sign and we met perpendicularly...
While the verbal description is on point, it is difficult to describe how smooth those cruisers felt when you were driving them. I lived in a town in the 60s with a lot of Oldsmobiles (few Fords - Henry Ford had had documented anti-semitism issues in the first half of the 20th century). So I got to ride in a few of these. Smooth, quiet, large. And attractive (except they all deteriorated quickly in those days). Given I wouldn't get my license until early 1973, these cars were incredibly aspirational to a suburban teenager like me.
The mid to late 60s period was Detroit’s finest hour. The D at its apex and how much I would have loved to experienced it. Love your videos and keep up the great work.
A person gave me a ride in one of these about 5 years ago and his 88 had low mileage on it too. The thing that stuck out on the ride was just how soft the rear suspension was on that car.
They are such beautiful cars! I love the grille/headlight design. The 67 442 is my favorite muscle car for the same looks. Watching you drive reminded me of my first car. Mom's hand-me-down 69 Riviera. Such similar lines. I stand wholeheartedly with Mr Mitchell about his disdain for vinyl tops!
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I always enjoy watching these videos. It brings me back in time. My grandparents had Oldsmobiles, and my parents had Chryslers. My uncle Sonny had Ford LTDs. I had Pontiacs, and Plymouths. I wish I could go back to my house when I was a kid, and to my Dad's shop. Just to see everyone, one more time.
So beautiful when you opened the door!
The night time drive adds a dimension to the video that we that have driven these old cars really appreciate. When the dash lights the radio and the lighted ashtray is so different than all to familiar interiors of today. Cool ride along.
Totally agree
Now all he has to do is get that left headlight leveled out just a smidge....🤏🙂↔️
Adam, bringing back these rides for us Boomer and Gen X youngsters of the 60's have pretty intense emotions. These are the vehicles relatives owned and brought over brand new to show off. Fantastic memories.
Yea people may not realize those of us growing up in the 70s and 80s, these were our used cars. My first car at 15 yrs old in 1986 was a 68 Buick LeSabre 4 door hardtop.
@@HAL-dm1eh that is a cool ride BITD.
@@HAL-dm1eh My first in 1974 was a 1964 Cadillac Coupe de Ville. I wish I still had it.
@@MarinCipollina Very nice! Wish I still had mine too.
Back in the day, when my family, a family member or friend got a new car, we'd visit to show our new cars around. Everybody was excited and it was fun! Nowadays, it seems it's just another "whatever" event.
I remember the Young mobile commercials.
These GM cars of the late sixties were and still are the ultimate for me.
Size, power, luxurious ride and dignified looks.
I still remember being slammed into the back of the front seat as my neighbour floored his Olds 98 with the big block.
Nintey miles an hour uphill in a few seconds while he was showing me the thick super comfortable power seat positions.
I thought I loved cars. No one loves cars like Adam.
This guy is next level for sure!
I love how the parking lights reflect off of the inner front fenders! And the inside is so very well lit as well. A lovely, enjoyable evening drive.
Great comments… you make me wish I was there… in the back seat peering over his shoulder as he drives…
Typical vintage Olds with the interior lighting
My grandparents had a 68 Olds 98. I use to drive it in the early 1980's. Those cars were solid. I love those old cars.
A coworker friend of my Dad’s pulled up in front of the house with a brand new ‘67 88, same color as this one. Being 7 and 4’ tall myself and not realizing I was already a car guy, I went over every square inch of that car while they shot the breeze. The car must’ve made an impression because I clearly remember that car, now 56 years ago.
As far as these GM sleds go, I'm more of a Buick guy. However, this ride is amazing. I can't believe how fresh and bright the dash lights are. That 425 idles so nicely! I see a lot of comments regarding grandparents. I was about 17 when my Grandmother gave me my 1st car. Her old 1973 Riviera. Console shift burgundy with white landau and white leather interior. I'm 59 now and own 2 Dodge Challengers. 1st gen and 3rd gen. Grandparents rule!
Maybe the most gorgeous Delta 88 coupe body ever!
That huge swoop and character line over the rear quarter panel and fastback roofline are gorgeous!
From the thumbnail at first I thought it was a mid 70s Ford Montego, very similar look on the front.
On the sides it seems very much Riviera and in the fastback rear almost like a big Camaro.
And it all comes together into a magnificent looking car !
Very influenced by the Totonado.
Love this very descriptive analogy!
Thank you for the drive in that Oldsmobile beauty! The Olds quality oozed during that drive!❤
It certainly did. They set the standard at that time.
Those Oldsmobiles of the 1965-1970 era were very substantial, durable cars. I knew someone whose father owned a '67 Delmont of the same body style as this car. His also had the 425 engine, and even with just the 2-bbl. carb, that heavy car could accelerate with the best. It blew away many known muscle cars at the stoplights, and even with all that weight could smoke its tires for yards. That car always made me think of a large 1968 Cutlass coupe.
I had a 66 Dynamic 88 with the 425 4 barrel hi compression 365 horse. Second gear rubber was a cinch .It blew the doors off many unsuspecting driving smaller cars.
My parents had this exact car - white with a black vinyl roof and black vinyl interior. The only two-door car they ever owned. I was pretty young at the time but distinctly remember the red, jewel-like button in the center of the steering wheel. Would love to have one today……👍
I had the 307 in my 83 delta 88, loved that car and the 307 had no problems pulling the car around plus it was decent on gas.
The only problem with that engine, the 307 was the a.i.r. manifold for the air pump would rust out and was quite a job removing it and when it leaked it sounded like a broken exhaust manifold.
My very first car was a 67 Olds 98 Luxury Sedan. I wanted a 64 Plymouth Sport Fury convertible, but my mom was afraid I would roll it and break my neck. The Olds had every option except Comfortron and cruise control. I remember one of the power vent window motors went out and I couldn't find a replacement, so I took the motor apart and stuffed it with pebbles to keep it from moving! Good memories with that car.
A friend in high school had a 67 Delmont 88 with the 425. Light blue over blue. Great car. The 67 Delta and Delmont's were keepers for sure...
These old cars are like time machines not only can they take you from a to b but back to better times as well
My father had a '68 Delmont 88 with a 455 and 4 barrel carb. I loved that car then and wish I could find one now.
I always loved the upper and lower taillights on 67 Cutlass Supreme and Delta Custom.
Same
Oldsmobiles were the best most reliable cars ever, just so easy to work on and fun to drive.
That gas gauge is nuts. One second it shows empty or just barely above and seconds later it’s reading more than half a tank.
I remember them fluctuating, but that’s just crazy!
Great video. Really catches the feel of that Olds.
That was pretty cool. My parents had a 71 Pontiac Lemans it was gold with a green vinyl top and green brown ish interior front bench green seat and same in back. I was neat tho it came with a Hurst 4 speed manual transmission. Miss those days
Michigan at night, brings back memories of cruisin' The Clem! You have great taste in cars, so hats off to ya!
You really have a beautiful collection Adam. The various GM, Ford, Chrysler's you own, are all representative of Detroit's best moments. I know you don't have the (popular) muscle cars, but hey...that's okay because what you have is a collection of gorgeous mainstream cars that have (not) been forgotten thanks to your channel and collection. Kudos..
My uncle owned an Oldsmobile dealership and I was 6 when he brought home a Delta 88 Custom in maroon, with buckets and full electric and A/C. Loaded. Thanks for the memory.
I love these night drive videos. You never see that elsewhere and seeing the dash etc at night is a big deal to me in any car.
I have always felt the mid sixty to early 70s were the golden years for automotive styling. Thanks again for sharing them with us.
My next door neighbor growing up bought a new Toronado every 2 years. The 66, 68 and 70 were the apex of Oldsmobile styling and performance. Thanks Adam, for the trip down memory lane.
Always like these night rides.
That is a sweet ride…
Adam, my aunt’s boyfriend had a 67 Delmont 88 2 door like the one you are driving that was yellow with a black vinyl top and black interior. I just got my license in 1969. One night after he was drinking heavily, he wanted me drive him and his car home which was about a 20 minute drive. It was the first time I had driven on an expressway and it was at night. He kind of passed out in the car and on the expressway I didn’t know any better since it was my first time on it, and was looking out at where the headlights ended and not straight out ahead. I was panicking for about 10 minutes, and kept thinking I might wreck. I finally realized you had to look straight out ahead and not at where the headlight beams ended. Watching you drive your 88 brought me right back to that scary night. Thanks for the memories Adam.
It never ceases to amaze me when you show up with a car that I haven’t seen. Your tastes in cars are exactly like mine.
California highway patrol had a 1967 Oldsmobile, Delmont, 88. The front fenders will get wrinkled because of the push guard wouldn’t go past the fender corner. They also had white steering wheels. Very fast only one year.😂
I always enjoy your night time drives. It allows me to see how these nice old luxury cars really shine on the interior.
The '68 Cutlass had the same speedo & gauges..I had one while in HS in the 70's. loved it. Would love to see one on your channel if possible. Good looking car & drove great..
They were great cars.
This generation of full-size Oldsmobiles were very distinctive in their appearance. You never got them confused with their divisional cousins. As I lived near Lansing at the time, Oldsmobiles were the dominant vehicles on the local roads. Thanks, Adam. Enjoyed the ride along. 👍👍👍
What I remember most of all about this model was the rear passenger seat: there was a large speaker with a metallic mesh placed in the centre of the back seat.
On the 1970 98 that my family had, there was a metal mesh/grille in the top center of the back seat. However, it was purely decorative. The actual speaker was in the parcel shelf. I can’t say if they were all that way, but it was on ours.
Nice car. I'm a sucker for that body style. I drove for 2 years in high school a 1968 Olds Delmont. Big green 4 door, with a 455. Big engine.
The interior lighting in these are so relaxing and calming. Love the night drives, thanks again Adam!
My Dad owned a 1962 Galaxie 6 cylinder "plain Jane" sedan. Black over dull grey cloth. My (richer) friend's father had one of these 88's. Pale yellow over black leather. I had the good fortune to take a short trip with them one summer evening in 1967. I will never forget the sheer luxury of it. One of my more motivating life experiences, frankly. It served me well in the long run.
It’s true. From 1967-1970 with their B and C series full and luxury sized cars and from 1966-1972 with their A bodied midsize models General Motors was at the top of their game at maintaining a balance of volume, performance and quality as never before or since and the Oldsmobile division was their very pinnacle of build quality, durability and engineering with a balance of performance and luxury.
My first car in '91 was an Indian Red '68 Cutlass S that I bought for $850. '67 & '68 had such a unique front end look.
Wonderful car, GM in its best years. The Olds V8 rumble is so cool - us gearheads could hear one coming or going from a distance.
I've had a '77 98 Regency and a '73 Cutlass with the rocket 350, and that distinctive engine note is my favorite amongst all the early GM V8's.
Great video! Brings back many good memories. My dad (still alive at 94) bought a new 1967 Olds Delta 88 Custom, silver with black vinyl hardtop, black interior. It had the 425, 4 bbl, with a big red air cleaner that had a stainless insert on top, that I believe said "Super Rocket Ultra High Compression" It definitely took premium fuel. Us kids would cajole my very conservative dad to occasionally do a big burnout across an intersection. I inherited the car in the last year of high school when it was getting old. Great memories, very powerful, smooth and held lots of teenagers. One finger power steering boost. I sold it for $150 in 1980, with about 120,000 miles on it. I often think about it. He owned at least four Olds Delta 88s through the 70s...into the 80s. The 67 was the most memorable though.
Look forward to seeing more videos of this car!
What does your Dad feel about the current choices with no Oldsmobiles around? Buick Man?
Loved those old slow turn signal.
Love to own that rocket
I remember these as a kid. GM was the best. Especially Olds! 60s and 70s were excellent.
The last year for the switch-pitch stator in the torque converter! John Beltz contributed so much to GM engineering and sadly died in 1972 at only 46 from cancer.
Beautiful car...........I grew up around these as a child born in 62 in Lansing Mich. Broke my heart when they demolished the OLDS PLANT😪
GM was so on their game in the late 60's. Good bodywork and fit and finish, great drivetrains - real value for money.
I’m so glad I’m not the only one that loves this era of cars…
I hated the FWD GM cars when they came out …. Until I rode and drove in a 1990 olds 98 ( in 1990) …they rode and drove nice. Drove home to SoCal from Vegas and was impressed ( as a 22yo gear head)
But I also agree, not much better driving experience for me than a late 60’s GM or any American car .. the drone and controlled float of them is intoxicating and I always get the feeling of gliding .
Love the channel
Adam,out of all of the cars you own,I love the 66 Catalina the best.Mike the Greek
My father had a 1967 Olds Delmont 88. It was white with a black vinyl roof and black interior. My memory is that the motor in that car sounded ferocious when he would floor it. He used to say it truly was a rocket ship. My family was dedicated to Oldsmobile for about 15 years, owning three Toronados (1968, 1971, 1972), the Delmont and a 1971 Olds 98 coupe (triple green!). The package shelf in the 98 was so big my little brother slept back there once on a trip.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing.
I remember these when I was a kid. How beautiful they were. In 1969, Chrysler and GM redesigned their full size cars. The fuselage body style and the GM full size cars were styling masterpieces.
My favorite of your fleet.
Thanks Adam, such an enjoyable and descriptive drive...obviously the snow's cleared away as we in the south of Australia look towards our winter. 😞
All of your content is just so good and unique in many ways. Great job and thanks for all!
Wow Adam. I love this car. 15,000 miles means it is basically “new”. I do like the spaced headlights on this and the 66 Cutlass models. When Cadillac tried to replicate the theme somewhat in 1971 and 1972 (73 they tried to put a light in the middle) it did not come odd that well imo. Anyway, love this car and agree it is nice to have some more “simple” cars in the collection rather than the fully loaded ones.
The 1972 Cadillac De Ville and Fleetwood also had parking lights between the two headlights. Quality was superior in 1964 compared to 1973.
@@MarinCipollina yes, I mean that the centre light in the 72 was distinctly separate whereas they tried to make it look more like one unit in 73 (I know they were still separate elements but I think the designers were trying to make it look more unified) Agree re the quality for sure.
Our Former Village Mayor had a Delmont 88 Convertible. Drove it Top Down all over town for about 25 years...lots of rust repair and repaints. Blue with a Black Interior.
My Grandma had a 67 Delmont sedan
I guess the night -time drive means the weather where you are is getting better. I always look forward to these outtings in your cars. Thanks.
As a child there was little better than driving down a dark highway and the dash lights on our 66 Ford the only light you could see on the horizon.
It is just gorgeous. I wish I had one
Growing up in an upper middle class California neighborhood in the 60's, these cars were what our parents drove. Our petite sized mothers driving these big stylish cars around, in retrospect, is quite amusing.
I can recall so many moms, back in the day, that had "pedal to the metal" attitude when driving.
I remember the quality.I remember the comfortable seating.I remember the beautiful sound of the V8.
Excellent channel brother. Knowledgeable, interesting, nostalgic and brings out a smile.
Adam, What a pleasant surprise. I get the feeling this Oldsmobile is more solidly constructed than the roads it is driving upon. 😉 Give me an O, Give me a L. Give me a D. ............
What does it spell?? OLDSMOBILE! OLDSMOBILE! OLDSMOBILE! 👏👏👏👏
How I really adore these instrument clusters of the 70s, no digital or LCD fakery, just easy to read analogue instruments set deep and shining at night
Thanks Adam I love the nighttime drive, much better than the nighttime lights videos
Such a beautiful car! I love the classic retro, disco, and sporty gauges. I love the sound of the 425. GM had the best designs and engines during the 60s.
Love watching the fuel gauge every time you made a left turn. Reminded me of my old Chevy truck.
This car was such a tank! But, proportionately gorgeous.
I have thought the same. Huge, but so nicely proportioned that it is not possible today. I really like the styling between 1965-1975 or thereabouts as the finest time in car design and especially these American cruisers.
Hey Adam, this 67 Oldsmobile is so nice, I bet that it's very comfortable!!! 👍👍🙂
My first car was a 1989 Olds Cutlas Surpreme, white with blue interior. Loved the style. Quality was another story.
1960s Oldsmobiles were always well lit cars. You need to show some of the other lights like the underhood and trunk lights (sometimes optional) and the ashtray and glove compartment lights. It looks like your radio light is burned out. My first car was a 1969 Delta 88 and I drove it a lot at night and appreciated those lights. It didn't have rear door dome light switches, so I added them myself with parts from a junkyard. It also had a mirror map light that never worked well. Kind of a strange design. About mileage--my 455 2bbl got 15 mpg highway on regular gas.
Yes, my ( late, deceased 1990) older bro & I born in 1959-60, always enjoyed riding in any of the several Old's my late grandfather ( deceased 1976) owned thru the 60's/ early 70's. Always a shade of blue. Particular memories of being driven to & from the Cape ( Cape Cod) a few times,& around Chatham when he would run errands, rent a lawnmower, I could ramble on
Always loved olds... we had a 73 cutlass Supreme growing up
Adam, absolutely love this car. If you ever consider selling it, I am your buyer.
My dad had a 65 jetstar 1 with 425 4 speed 👍 wish they would of kept that car . super rare now .
These Night time drives are just lovely to Watch.
The 425 Oldsmobile engine was a very good engine torque monster l really like this car extremely nice and something you don't see anymore these cars were made for highway road trips comfort and plenty of power these cars move effortlessly with very little strain at low RPM but they burn gas like crazy 9-12 miles a gallon depending how you drive it for a big barge they accelerate well smooth as silk prefer it over Buick or Cadillac offering of the same year 1967 was a good year for cars
Cool cool I love night time test drives and sitting there with the parking lights on is the perfect picture of a classic car.
I had one Gold 4 door, black roof and seats. Such a great car. Wish I still had it.
I love your videos!!! Thanks for the shares!
I had the 425 with a 4 barrel what a beast rated at 365 horse power in a 66 Ninety Eight. I think it weighed around 4,200 lbs.
Hello from the UK. Really loving your videos, very informative and really helping me in my search for a car 😂
I miss my 67 Oldsmobile vista cruiser it was so reliable. roomy and comfy. my 1st car as a 16 yr. old kid.
Beautiful car! Memories!
Thanks for the drive down memory lane! In my late teens I owned a '67 Delmont 88 with the 425 high compression. Not much off the line, but from 35MPH on it was sprightly. It was also quite comfortable. I loved and drove it until someone ran a stop sign and we met perpendicularly...
Adam,
Try setting your inoperative dash clocks at 10 minutes before 2 for a pleasing appearance. Your videos are Great! Thanks for doing them.
Bob B
He was out cruising past 4 a.m.
While the verbal description is on point, it is difficult to describe how smooth those cruisers felt when you were driving them. I lived in a town in the 60s with a lot of Oldsmobiles (few Fords - Henry Ford had had documented anti-semitism issues in the first half of the 20th century). So I got to ride in a few of these. Smooth, quiet, large. And attractive (except they all deteriorated quickly in those days). Given I wouldn't get my license until early 1973, these cars were incredibly aspirational to a suburban teenager like me.
They say that you learn something new every day. Today I learned that AFB stands for aluminum four barrel 😊. Never knew that.
Great ride in the night in a Olds!
The mid to late 60s period was Detroit’s finest hour. The D at its apex and how much I would have loved to experienced it. Love your videos and keep up the great work.
A person gave me a ride in one of these about 5 years ago and his 88 had low mileage on it too. The thing that stuck out on the ride was just how soft the rear suspension was on that car.
It was so fun back then to see the new model years in September and the changes for that year.
They are such beautiful cars! I love the grille/headlight design. The 67 442 is my favorite muscle car for the same looks. Watching you drive reminded me of my first car. Mom's hand-me-down 69 Riviera. Such similar lines. I stand wholeheartedly with Mr Mitchell about his disdain for vinyl tops!
Sounds and looks pretty darn good!