Hemmings Find of the Day – 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale

Published by Mike on May 7, 2012

This 1970 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale is not what one would expect from an Oldsmobile of the era. Let’s start with that rather spry blue paint instead of some dull earth-tone brown or green. Very attractive. Then there’s the 455 under the hood with (if we’re reading this right) 390 horsepower and 500-lbs.ft. of torque. To top it all off, from the photos it looks like it’s been treated to the same level of restoration one would lavish on a 4-4-2 or other A-body. From the seller’s description:

near mint super rare equipped with high compression 455 L31, 4 barrel, ’70 OB code Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 Transmission, Strato bucket seats & sports console, A/C, PS, Power Disc Brakes, AM radio, 8-Track, Clock, Convenience Group, Anti Spin Rear Axle, Astro Blue color #25, Protect-O-Plate, Broadcast Card. Condition is near mint driven regularly in good weather only – no rust – very high quality paint, body was stripped completely, most of the chrome and stainless has been restored to new. Underside is very clean, engine compartment is nicely & correctly detailed. Suspension has been upgraded with Eaton Springs, KYB Gas Shocks, Sway Bars, Poly Graphite Bushings, ball joints, tie rod end, close ratio steering, etc.. Complete A/C has been replaced, new compressor, drier, Classic Air POA Valve, auxiliary fan, heavy duty new radiator, etc… A/C cools properly. Transmission professionally rebuilt and shifts perfectly, motor runs terrific, new exhaust is stock A pleasure to drive and reliable for long trips. 4-owner car with complete history since new. Very high quality car that has been completely sorted. Every component and light works correctly. New modern under dash stereo with MP3. Over 25K invested. You will never see another like this and I’m sure I will regret selling. 92K original miles. All original drive train including “E” heads.