1968 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Custom 7.5l on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Selling my solid example of a rare survivor, all-original,
California-built 68 Delta Custom with the Rocket 455-cid (2-bbl) and about 186k original miles.
I am the second owner bought from a family that kept it in Maple Valley, WA all its life It has power windows (pass-side rear doesn't work), no AC, original radio, good tires, and a recent tune-up. The only thing my mechanic found wrong was the fuel sending unit doesn't work at times so the fuel gauge is off when it's first started. Once up to operating temp, it works fine. The turn-signal lever doesn't stay down also. As far as rust, it's an original, 40+ year old car so there are rust spots but nothing major. It could definitely use some body work and a new paint job. I never got a chance to rip out the carpets, but when my mechanic had it in the air, everything looked good underneath. The interior could use some work too, but again, for its age, it's not too bad. There is a dent on the rear, driver's-side, just over the tail lights. The front also got clipped recently while it was parked. It always starts up easily and will cruise the freeway at a steady 65 mph. If you're looking for something mint, this ain't it as it could use some freshening up. I will say that it is an honest driver and is a great platform for a minor restoration. I just need to sell since I have no time to work on it anymore and it deserves a better home. I have the title in hand, and the WA tabs are good until 2/2014. |
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You might anticipate an over-40-year-old Oldsmobile to pale in comparison to any modern Ferrari, but this wagon has a ton of secrets under its skin thanks to Lingenfelter. First, it packs a supercharged LS3 V8 with a claimed 650 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. That big upgrade in power is further helped with air suspension and massive Wilwood disc brakes. The result is nothing short of deafening, with blaring yelps whenever the driver even nudges the accelerator.
The alternative sounds just as good, albeit in very different way. The Ferrari's 6.3-liter V12 pumps out 651 hp and 504 pound-feet with a part-time all-wheel drive system. While the FF lacks a lot of the hauling ability of the Olds, it makes up for the deficit in handling, luxury, and in many eyes, simply by having the famous prancing horse on the grille.
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