1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible on 2040-cars
Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Engine:350 V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Mileage: 146,000
Make: Oldsmobile
Exterior Color: Light Blue
Model: Eighty-Eight
Interior Color: White
Trim: Royale
Drive Type: RWD
1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible, 350 V8. Odometer reads 46k, assuming 146k. Purchased locally 5 years ago and spent 2 years on amateur cosmetic restoration. The car was mechanically sound from previous owner who had about 12 years. The following items replaced right before I purchased: radiator, brakes, shocks, convertible top, and tires. Work I did; tune up, new interior, all seats, carpet, door skins, rewired dash, sanded, primer and repaint, new seat belts. All new door and window weather stripping. Top hydraulics are slow, but works fine, same with all power windows. Exhaust system has a few small holes in it, but not too bad. Has A/C, but needs a recharge. Overall, car runs well, but please remember, this is an amateur job, and I would consider this a 20 footer, it's no show car. Some problem areas in lower quarter panels and trunk. Please note the VIN indicates this car is a 72, but front clip is from a 71. Prior owner had no information on why, but I assume it was in an accident and sourced with a 71. NADA lists (http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1972/Oldsmobile/Delta-88-Royale/2-Door-Convertible/Values) . Please contact me if you have questions
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