1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royal 2 Door Coupe on 2040-cars
California, Missouri, United States
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For Sale: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Olds Rocket 350, Holley 4 barrel carburetor, Offenhauser aluminum intake, headers, 2 1/2 dual exhaust, TH 375 automatic transmission with Hurst shift kit, open rear end with 3.08 gears. AC has been changed over to R134a, it blows cold but not ice cold (it is still comfortable on a hot day) I think it needs a little charge. Car has power steering, power brakes, disk on front, drums on back. new brake pads, shoes, the front wheel bearings and races replaced last winter. 15x8 American Racing Torque Thrust II wheels with brand new 255/60r 15 Cooper Cobra tires with less than 100 miles on them. The front and rear seat needs new upholstery to finish the interior, new carpet was installed last winter, and the rest of the interior is in great shape, no cracks anywhere on dash, door panels are in really nice condition as is the head liner. Has a period correct Grant custom steering wheel, Sun tachometer, Sun oil, temp, and voltage gauges, Hurst V-matic dual mode floor shifter. (Regular mode or ratchet mode) Sony AM/FM CD head unit, I also have the original dash insert that was left untouched with the original AM/8Track radio that comes with the car. Installed new vinyl top and had the windows tinted in 2008, the hood on the car is not the original and the hood scoop is a Goodmark steel cowl and I still have the original hood that is untouched. The car was repainted at one time, do not know if it was the first or second owner, it has some chips, small dings and some light scratches, but the paint still has a deep shine and is very presentable. The floors and trunk are solid and do not have any rust, the front and rear bumpers are straight and have good chrome on them. "It turns heads every where it goes!" I have the original sales receipt from the dealership where the car was purchased, I have the original warranty papers, owners manual, the original factory build sheets from under the rear seat, well... everything except for the window sticker. I also have a 1973 Oldsmobile chassis manual that has been worth it's weight in gold when trouble shooting problems and working on the car. I have an ACCEL HEI distrbutor and an Oldsmobile A4 factory aluminum 4 barrel intake manifold that goes with the car, and I also have a few small hard to find parts that will be included. I have owned the car since 2006 and I have enjoyed every year and mile of cruising, driving it to and showing it at car shows and cruise nights. Out of every classic car I've owned, I have had the most fun with this one..."Hands down!" I'm not afraid to go on a road trip at any time and have never had any major problems outside of normal maintenance and normal wear on a 40 year old classic car. The car has been kept in a garage out of the weather and does not get driven in the winter since I have owned it. "Once the we get the first snow, I'm done driving it until the spring rains wash the salt off of the roads." If you are looking for a car that will stand out in the crowd, "This is the one!" Since 2006 I have been all over the State of Missouri and have not seen a '73 Delta 88 2 door hard top at any cruise nights and car shows, I have not even met one on the road anywhere. You will see Delta 88 convertibles and on a rare occasion a 4 door, but never a 2 door hard top. With 43,315 Delta 88 2 door hard tops produced in 1973, and distributed world wide, it is a fairly low production vehicle that at the time was considered as a disposable car. You will have to look long and hard to find another like this one, they are few and far between. I never have any problems finding the car at a car show or cruise night because it is always the only one there. The car is being sold as I bought it..."As is." The buy it now price is just an asking price, "You have to start somewhere." I am open to reasonable offers but no low ball offers. If you have serious questions please do not be afraid to ask... I will give you straight answers. If you want to view the car in person we will make arrangements to do so. I will require a $500 Paypal deposit within 24 hours of sale and the rest of the balance paid in 7 days. All transaction communications will be done through Ebay for your protection and mine. The buyer is responsible for making all arrangements of pick up, shipping and/or transport. The buyer is responsible for the paying of all shipping and/or transportation costs. "The car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to end this sale at anytime." |
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