1968 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight

Delmont Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

354678X12255

Gasoline

I have a second Delmont Convertible for sell as well. See auction # 190581310274 Thanks for looking, the photos tell it all..... This car will need a full restoration. The motor runs strong, however not drivable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZ7_mySqOUFollow the link above or copy & paste it into your browser to see what this car can be! Delmont facts: Delmonts are one of the most forgotten cars, being produced in 1967-68 year only. This one is an oddity, having no interior options except the convertible feature, But is fitted with the 450 hp 455 Rocket V-8, and a Posi 12-bolt rear axle . And it's all number's matching. The Delmont 88 was introduced for 1967 and produced for just two years. It replaced both the Jetstar 88 and Dynamic 88, featuring the 330 V8 as standard and the 425 V8 as an option in 1967 and the new "Rocket 455" version of the same engine with a longer bore-stroke in 1968. The 425 was standard on the Delta 88. The Delta 88 gained a new subseries called the Delta Custom which had a plusher interior than the standard Delta 88 featuring a Strato bench seat in the Holiday (4-door hardtop) sedan or, in the Holiday (2-door hardtop) coupe, a choice of either Strato bucket seats with console or Strato bench seat with armrest. The Delta Custom Holiday Coupe was essentially a successor to the former 88-based Starfire series offered in previous years (1961–66) but with a standard 88 semi-fastback roof line rather than the Starfire's squared off roof with concave rear window. New options for 1967 included front disc brakes, stereo 8-track tape player and a Climate Combustion Control system for Rocket V8s designed to regulate carburetor air temperature, boost fuel economy, speed choke warm up and eliminate winter icing to permit easier starting and more efficient operation in cold weather. More rounded styling cues marked all 1967 Olds 88 models which received longer hoods and shorter decks and more sweeping fastback roof lines on 88 Holiday coupes to emulate the styling of Olds' front-wheel-drive flagship, the Toronado. The same assortment of 330 and 425 cubic-inch V8 engines were carried over from 1966, as were most transmission offerings except the optional four-speed manual with Hurst shifter, which was discontinued due to low buyer interest. New front end with split grille design that would become an Olds trademark in coming years highlighted all 1968 full-sized Oldsmobiles with horizontal lines on 88's and egg-crate patterns on Ninety-Eights, along with concealed windshield wipers. The Delmont 88 got a larger 350 cubic-inch V8 as standard equipment and the optional V8 that was standard on Delta 88/Custom and Ninety-Eight was jacked up to 455 cubic inches with a 390 hp (291 kW) W-33 option primarily designed as part of the division's police package available as an RPO on all 88's. Horsepower ratings of other Olds engines included 250 for the 350 two-barrel standard in the Delmont 88, 310 for the four-barrel 350 optional in the Delmont 88. A 455 two-barrel rated at 310 horsepower (230 kW) was standard on the Delta 88/Custom and optional on the Delmont 88. Optional on all 88s was a four-barrel 455 rated at 365 horsepower (272 kW) from the larger C-body Ninety-Eight. Both the 350 and 455 two-barrel Rocket V8 engines were designed to use regular gasoline while the optional 350 and 455 four-barrel carbureted "Ultra High Compression" Super Rocket V8s required premium fuel. 455 cu in (7.5 L) V8 Transmission 3-speed automatic 123.0 in (3,124 mm) Related It needs a complete restoration. I don't know very much about the story behind it. Have a clean title for it. I am assuming someone was beginning to restore this at one time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZZ7_mySqOU matching numbers on the motor to car BLUE BOOK VALUE RANGES BETWEEN $1,000 - $30.000 THIS CAR IS SOLID VERY RARE, AND VERY FAST. 1968 DELMONT 88 CONV. VERY RARE. 455 ROCKET 400 HORSE 510 LBS OF TORK, 12 BOLT 4:11 POSSIE GEARS COMMENTS: Very Rare 2,843 was made in the world. From checking on the internet i have only found 51 left. Since we are all Olds fans, you probably already know that this was the last of its two-year production run. There were only 2,843 1968 Delmont 88 convertible with the 455 c.i.d. engine built in it's final year of production. How many have survived after 44 years? Sales series 5400 Olds sales model code #5467 Fisher body model code 68-35667 this was the last year of this model production 2,843Use the following link to asses the value of this vehicle. http://www.caaarguide.com/id303.html the book I have dos not list available options I can pick you up from the airport (PDX Portland Oregon), train or bus station. You can schedule a time to come see the car 7 days a week. This is truly a very rare car. Any questions feel free to message me and I will get right back to you. I can assist you with a vehicle transporting company as well. I will be willing to store the vehicle free of charge for up to one month upon completed payment in full. I have this vehicle marketed locally and reserve the right to cancel this auction if I find a local buyer. Winner must put down a $500 non refundable deposit within 24 hours via PayPal, bank deposit or wire. Deposit will be credited to final purchase price. The car is being sold "as is, where is". The photos and first hand inspection takes precedence. Their are no warranties or implied warranties on this vehicle. Thanks for visiting my auction......happy bidding and good luck!!!