It would appear that from 1912 a model number was introduced. This was 40.
The following year a model number 53 was introduced.
Until 1922 "40" seemed to be it, 43,46, 47.
Then suddenly in 1923 a model 30 appeared. This seemed to be the number used
until 1928, from then it became a year thing. Model 28 in '28, 29 in '29 etc.
In 1939, three series were introduced, 60, 70 and 80, and 90 in 1940.
It then follows that a series 60 with a six cylinder engine is a 66 and so on,
although the 80 series was not used again untill 1948 when the Rocket 88 was
introduced.
Back in the early 40's Olds model names were: Series 60 Special
(available with a straight six of straight eight, hence 66 or 68),
Series 70 Dynamic Cruiser (76 or 78) and Series 90 Custom Cruiser (96 or
98, yes, there was a 96, in '41). Eventually the Series 60 was dropped
(after '48), the Series 70 became the 76 (only available with a 6,
starting in '49) and the six was dropped from the 90 Series and that
model was known as the Series 90 Custom 8 Cruiser and eventually the
Ninety Eight.
The first 90 series car I think was in 1940, but it only had a 6 cyl, hence
"96". In 1941 they added an 8 cyl so I think that was the first "98". I
remember that in 1991 Olds made a 50th anniversary Olds "98" Regency. BTW,
before the 90 series was introduced the top line Olds was the 80 series;
this included the 60 (Special Series), the 70 (Dynamic Cruiser Series) and
the 80 (Custom Cruiser Series). The 90 series was also called the Custom
Cruiser. Prior to 1939, Olds had the F-series and the L-series. The L was
the luxury line. Source: Dennis Casteele's The Cars of Oldsmobile
Tom Adams, Grand Haven, MI
In '49, there were originally only two models the Ninety
Eight (with the new Rocket engine) and the 76. If didn't take the
factory long to figure out they could put that V8 in the lighter 76 body
styles and have a pretty hot car. Although this model was never
referred to as the 80 Series, I guess the factory figured that 8 was a
natural to come between 7 and 9. These models were only available with
the V8 engine, hence the 88.
The Delta 88 was the base model
from 1969 (when the Delmont 88 was discontinued) to 1982 (When the base
Delta 88 was dropped). The "Royale" was the high line 88 from 1969
through 1978. In 1979 the "Royale Brougham" interior option debuted.
It basically consisted of "loose cushion" look seatbacks and "98"
caliber fabrics. This became a separate model with unique exterior ID
in 1980.
From 1980 through 1983 the "Royale Brougham" was the top line
88. In 1984 the RWD 98 was dropped for its FWD successor. The "Delta
88 Royle Brougham LS" was added to the line to woo fallen away 98 buyers
turned off by the '85 98's new small FWD platform. It used lots of left
over parts ('80 88 Royale Borugham scripts on the front fenders, '77-81
98 LS ebmlems on the sail panels, '80-'84 98 back up lamps, '82-'84 98
Regency Brougham seats, '84 98 grille ('84) or '85 98 grille ('85),
etc.) and a few unique pieces (solid red tail lights) on an 88
platform. It was the top of the line 88.
Officially, there were only two body styles on the 88 from '77 to '85. The
"town sedan" ("69") and the "coupe" ("37"). There was, however, a variation
on the roofline in ''77-'79. The '78 and '79 coupes ordered with the padded
half vinyl roof got a thicker "B" pillar and smaller quarter windows.
In response to Greg's comments, the Custom Cruiser was on the same 116"
wheelbase as the Delta 88 and other "B" body cars. The '77-'79 Custom
Cruisers also used a Chevrolet body. The only Olds parts other than some
trim were the hood and nose cone.
The '77 Delta coupe with the Pontiac / Buick LeSabre roof is also featured
in Helen Early's book on page 391. This was the original plan for the Delta
88. Olds had enough clout in GM at the time to get $$$ for an Olds only
roof line for the '77-'79 Delta 88 coupes.
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb, Tom and Gail Adams, Fred Nissen
for this information. ]
Delta 88, Eighty-Eight, 88
The first 88 was in the 1949 model year. Various designations have been
around: 88, Super 88 (starting in 1951, last in 1964), Dynamic 88
(1958-1966), Jetstar 88 (1964-1966), Delmont 88 (1967-68), and Delta 88
(1965-present).
The Delta name was first used in 1965, as an upscale package on the
Dynamic 88 (according to the catalog that year they were known as
Dynamic 88 Deltas). The Delta name has never been associated with the
Ninety Eight. The Delta Custom appeared in '67, and the Delta Royale in
'69. In '79 (?) they brought out the Delta 88 Royale Brougham. At some
point in the late 80s/early 90s, they changed from Delta 88 to 88 Royale,
and just a few years ago the Royale was dropped, and they are now known
simply as Eighty Eights, with the exception of the LSS. Understand?
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb
for this information. ]
Dynamic 88
It happened right after WWII. 1946 had the dynamic series of 66, 68,
76, 78, and yes, the Dynamic 98. It was a part of the promotion of the Hydra-matic
drive that was introduced in 1939, for the 1940 model year. The automatic
transmission was perfected (so to speak) in the tanks, so soldiers
that may have lost a limb could operate the tanks w/o pushing a clutch.
From 1946 to 1948, Oldsmobile gave a new Olds to every
soldier missing a limb. A new car with the Hydra-matic automatic transmission,
to help promote the sales of Oldsmobiles with the hydramatic.
The owner had to add
the extras, e.g., turn signals, enlarged break pedal, interior and exterior
rear view mirrors, heat, windshield washer, back up lights, etc.
Since the body style was still the prewar design, they used the term
"dynamic" for the smart lines of the car, and the smart
grill the car had. The slogan was, "it's smart to own a(n) (Dynamic)
Olds". In 1948 the bodystyles started to change to the 48-53 design
that many may know of with the V-8 engine (the rocket engine). In 1949 the
Dynamic 88 was introduced.
As for the 66, 68, 76, 78, and 98, the first of the two numbers represent
the body size. The 60 series was the smallest with a 119" wheel base. The
second number was the number of cylinders. So a dynamic 66 was the smallest
car with an in-line 6 cylinder engine (238 cu in) and a base price of $1,733.
The 68 was the same car but with an in-line 8 cylinder engine.
Futurmatic 88
Came about in mid 1948.
Holiday 88
The 1978 to 1981 Holiday 88 was like a Pace car: full size car with a
console (!), Calais style bucket seats, floorshift console, and big Rally
wheels with huge center caps. This was a bucket and console option for the
base Delta 88 Coupe, which also included sport mirrors, sport steering wheel
and color keyed wheel discs. Option availability was as for the regular
Delta 88. Special "Holiday 88" tags on the outside rear sail panel
identify this model.
Jetstar 88
The Jetstar 88 series didn't run "full size"
car components in it's drive train. It shared its
drivetrain components with the Cutlass line. It was the only big car that year to
run the 330 small block, the two-speed Jetaway trans and the small 9.5 inch
drum brakes with the small 4.75 bolt circle wheels.
Ninety-Eight, 98
98s were known as 98s or
Ninety Eights (depending on the year) starting in 1941. The Regency
name was added in '72 (it was a special anniversary model that year).
The Regency Brougham made an appearance in 1982. Somewhere in the early
90s the 98 Regency Elite was added. Nowdays they are simply known a the
Regency, being based on the Delta, which isn't even the Delta anymore,
but is simply called Eight Eight.
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb, Fred Nissen for this information ]
Super 88
During the 50's to early 60's, there were very few mechanical differences
between a Dynamic and a Super 88. The main two are:
- Supers have dual exhaust as standard equipment. 'Course, just becuase it
might have duals doesn't mean it's a Super. Duals were an option on the
Dynamic.
- The other difference would be the air cleaner. Again, the standard Super air
cleaner was optional on the Dynamic.
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb for this information ]
Limo, Ambulance, Hearse
Someone asked the question about whether Olds made a limo. Olds made
ambulances and hearses for a few years, but by my records they only made
production limos in one year, 1968.
1968
Model 9840 = Ambulance
Model 9850 = Limousine
Model 9890 = Hearse
The Ninety Eight's that year had a model code in the 8400 or 8600 range.
Delta 88's were model 6400 or 6600. So these "special" vehicles were not
exactly built on top of another Olds model, or at least the VIN's were
distinct.
The VIN should be something like
398508Mxxxxxx. The "xxxxxx" is the build plant sequence number. This VIN
also assumes the limo was built in Lansing.
1969
Model 9840 = Ambulance
Model 9890 = Hearse
1970
Model 9840 = Ambulance
Model 9890 = Hearse
1971
Model 8840 = Ambulance
Model 8890 = Hearse
A standard Olds 98 window will not fit in this vehicle. Most Hearses
and Ambulances were built by Cotner/Bevington on 98 chassis. These
vehicles had doors with window frames whereas regular production 98
sedans were all pillarless hardtops. Also, these C/B units stand much
taller than a regular production car. I doubt that even the windshields
interchange.
[ Thanks to Drew Senko, Paul Hartlieb for this information ]
'66' -- '60' series body with a I-6 engine
'68' -- '60' series body with a V-8 engine
'76' -- '70' series body with an I-6 engine
'78' -- '70' series body with a V-8 engine
'88' -- '80' series body with a V-8 engine
'98' -- '90' series body with a V-8 engine
The Delmont was only available in 1967 and 1968 and it came standard with
the 330 in 1967, the 350 in 1968, and the 425 was an option. They were a replacement
for the Dynamic 88 of earlier years, and were replaced by the base Delta
88 line in 1969. Olds originally thought of calling the this model the Delrado
(Delmont-Toronado) but changed it to Delmont at the last minute. These
were full size 88 bodies with more entry level trim. Standard
engines were smaller than Delta models, but Delta and 98 engines were
optional.
The Jetstar 1 was built from 1964 to 1966. It was a companion to the Jetstar
88, and used the notchback Starfire body. It was intended as a lower priced
alternative to the Starfire, and came with less standard equipment, according
to the article. For example, whereas the Starfire came standard with leather
interior and auto trans, the Jetstar 1 came standard with 3-speed manual
(I doubt many came this way) and vinyl interior. Although the article listed
production figures, it was darn few and much rarer than the Starfire for
all years. Externally, the Jetstar 1 had much less chrome and ornamentetion
than the Starfire, also.
The Delmont, Dynamic, and Delta were all 88's. The Jetstar and Delmont
came with smaller engine (330/350) and transmission (Jetway). The rest
of the range came with the larger engine (425/455) and transmission (Turbo
Hydramatic).
From 1969 and onward, the full size line up consisted of just the 88 (in a form
of Delta or Royale) and 98.
In all years, the long wheel base full size was the 98.
The Oldsmobile X8 model line is as follows (from bare bones to all the
goodies and luxury) for the different years:
1949:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 76 | 1545
| Station wagons |
| 88 | 1355
| Station wagons |
| 98 | 3006
| Convertibles |
1950:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 76 | 368
| Station wagons |
| 76 | 973
| Convertibles |
| 76 | 538
| Holiday Coupes |
| 76 | 3364
| 2 door club coupes |
| 88 | 2382
| Convertibles |
| 98 | 3925
| Convertibles |
| 98 | 8263
| Holiday Coupes |
| 98 | 1778
| 4 door Town Sedans |
1951:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 88 | 7328
| Club coupes |
| Super 88 | 3844
| Convertibles |
| 98 | 4468
| Convertibles |
1952:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 88 | 6402
| 2 door sedans |
| Super 88 | 5162
| Convertibles |
| Super 88 | 2050
| Club coupes |
| 98 | 3544
| Convertibles |
1953:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Fiesta | 458
| Convertibles. |
| 98 | 7521
| Convertibles. |
1954:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Super 88 | 6452
| Convertibles |
| Classic 98 | 6800
| Convertibles |
1955:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
1956:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 88, 122" wheel base |
|---|
| 2d sedan | 31,949 | 3,691 | $2,442 |
| 4d sedan | 57,092 | 3,748 | $1,487 |
| Holiday HT Coupe | 74,739 | 3,741 | $2,599 |
| Holiday HT Sedan | 52,239 | 3,797 | $2,671 |
| Super 88, 122" wheel base |
|---|
| 2d sedan | 5,465 | 3,717 | $2,547 |
| 4d sedan | 59,728 | 3,768 | $2,640 |
| Holiday HT Coupe | 43,054 | 3,771 | $2,808 |
| Holiday HT Sedan | 61,192 | 3,869 | $2,881 |
| Convertible | 9,561 | 4,033 | $3,031 |
| 98, 126" wheel base |
|---|
| 4d sedan | 20,105 | 4,028 | $3,298 |
| Holiday HT Coupe | 19,433 | 4,080 | $3,480 |
| Holiday HT Sedan | 42,620 | 4,167 | $3,551 |
| Starfire Conv. | 8,581 | 4,325 | $3,740 |
Model 563611, 88 Two Door Sedan
Model 563637, 88 Holiday Coupe
Model 563669, 88 Four Door Sedan
Model 563639, 88 Holiday (4-door) Sedan
Model 563667DTX, Super 88 Convertible
Model 563669 D, Super 88 Four Dour Sedan
Model 563611 D, Super 88 Two Door Sedan
Model 563637SD, Super 88 Holiday Coupe
Model 563639SD, Super 88 Holiday Sedan
1957:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 88 |
|---|
| 4 door hardtop station wagons | 5,767 |
| 4 door station wagons | 5,052 |
| Convertibles | 6,423 |
| 4 door Holiday sedans | 3,830 |
| Super 88 |
|---|
| Convertibles | 7,128 |
| 2 door sedans | 4,002 |
| Classic 98 |
|---|
| Starfire convertibles | 8,278 |
1958:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| |
Transmissions available were a four speed hydramatic or a three speed standard.
[ Thanks to Ernie Johnson for this information ]
1959:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| |
1960:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Dynamic 88 |
|---|
| |
1961:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Starfire |
|---|
| Convertible | 7,600 |
All 1961 Starfire's had bucket seats, but none had AM/FM. They all
had 394's and leather interiors. All were convertibles. The leather
interior and aluminum trim are difficult and expensive to replace.
There were more Starfire convertibles made in 1961 than they did in any other
year from 1962 to 1965.
1962:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Starfire |
|---|
| Convertible | 7,149 | | | Hardtop now available. |
1963:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| | |
1964:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Jetstar 88 |
|---|
| Jetstar I |
|---|
| Dynamic 88 |
|---|
| Super 88 |
|---|
| Starfire |
|---|
| 98 |
|---|
Last year for the Super 88 model.
1965:
In '65-'66 the low end was the Jetstar 88 powered by the F85 series 330
engine and usually equipped with the jetaway 2 speed auto.
Dynamic was mid line, Delta was on top (not counting the Starfire or '65
Jetstar I which shared many 88 body pieces, but had a unique roof line and
backlight.)
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Jetstar 88 | | | | |
|---|
|
Brushed aluminum Instrument panel. Built on a larger body than 1964. 330 CID. |
| Jetstar I | | | | |
|---|
|
Brushed aluminum Instrument panel. Built on a larger body than 1964. 425 CID. |
| Dynamic 88 | | | | |
|---|
|
Brushed aluminum Instrument panel. Built on a larger body than 1964. 425 CID. |
| Delta 88 | | | | |
|---|
|
Brushed aluminum Instrument panel. Built on a larger body than 1964. |
| Starfire | | | | |
|---|
|
This is the next to last year for the Starfire luxury coupe. It is
offered in both & convertible. Standard equipment includes T-stick
controlled Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, power steering, power brakes,
courtesy lamps, bucket seats, center control console, tachometer, padded
dash, parking brake signal lamp, DeLuxe steering wheel, special wheel
covers, windshield washers & electric wipers, power windows, & power
seat. Upholstery was done in vinyl, leather or cloth.
There were 13,024 coupes & 2,236 convertibles.
Built on a larger body than 1964. Strong competition came from the
Jetstar I which had much of the Starfire features at a lower price.
The engine was a 425 V-8 4-barrel Q-Jet (ist year); 10.25
compression ratio; 370 hp at 4800 rpm. |
| 98 | | | | |
|---|
|
98s had a simulated walnut Instrument panel. Built on a larger body than 1964. |
[ Thanks to Bill Culp, Paul Hartlieb, Frederick Nissen
for this information ]
1966:
In '65-'66 the low end was the Jetstar 88 powered by the F85 series 330
engine and usually equipped with the jetaway 2 speed auto.
Dynamic was mid line, Delta was on top (not counting the Starfire or '65
Jetstar I which shared many 88 body pieces, but had a unique roof line and
backlight.)
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Jetstar 88 | 30,247 |
|---|
| Dynamic 88 | 95,834 |
|---|
| Delta 88 | 88,626 |
|---|
| Starfire | 13,019 |
|---|
| 98 | 88,494 |
|---|
| Convertibles | |
2-door hardtop = Holiday Coupe
4-door hardtop = Holiday Sedan
2-door pillared = Celebrity Coupe
4-door pillared = Celebrity Sedan
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb, Dan Gulino, Frederick Nissen
for this information ]
1967:
In '67 the Delmont was the low line car, Delta was mid level, and the top of
the line was the Delta Custom. This had wide side trim like that of the
now departed Starfire, but was available as a hardtop sedan as well as a
coupe. Deltas and Delta Customs were all 425 powered. Delmonts could come
with either the 330 or 425.
The 67 Delta two door hardtop came in two trim levels, Delta and Delta
Custom. The Custom was a dressier, flashier model with brushed aluminium
down the sides, faux taillights set in the bumper, bucket seats and center
console. The interior was more plush. The lines were, imho, exquisite.
The base engine was a two barrel 425. Options ranged to a 375 HP dual
exhaust four barrel Starfire engine. Gorgeous cars.
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delmont 88 | |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| Delta 88 Custom | |
|---|
| 98 | |
|---|
| Luxury Sedan |
| Holiday Coupe |
[ Thanks to Frederick Nissen, Peter Berusch
for this information ]
1968:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delmont 88 | |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | |
|---|
In 1968, the Delmont 88 came with the base 350 2BBL, 4BBL option or
425. The THM 350 was the trans for the 350 4BBL car.
The shifter was marked PRNDSL, without a locking steering column. That was
the last year before the locking column became standard.
[ Thanks to Thomas Martin for this information ]
1969:
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | |
|---|
455's were available in different forms: 365@4600, and 390@5000 for the GT.
The 390 HP 455 (Delta GT) was an option for the
standard Delta line as well as the Delta Custom and the Royale. It
included a 4bbl carb and dual exhaust.
Police Apprehender Equipment was only available on the Delta 88 Custom
and Delta 88 in '69, according to the Product Selling manual. City
Cruiser equipment included heavy-duty shock absorbers, front and rear
springs and front stabilizer bar. Highway Patrol equipment included the
same heavy-duty shocks and front bar with heavier-duty springs and a
rear stabilizer bar and reinforced lower control arms. Certified Police
Speedometer and performance engines were seperate options that were once
part of the Apprehender Packages.
[ Thanks to Paul Hartlieb for this information. ]
1970
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | |
|---|
The last Ninety-Eight convertible was made in the 1970 model year. The last
Delta 88, and Olds convertible for a while, was made in 1975.
1971
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | |
|---|
The 1971 through 1976 98s all shared the same basic body style, and the 88s
of the same vintage were similar in appearance. In fact, one usually had
to look at the tail lights to tell which was which. The 98s looked
different in the rear in that they had thin vertical tailights, rather than
the more rounded ones that the 88s had. The fronts looked the same except
that by 1975, the 98s had gone to rectangular headlights, while the 88s
still had round. In 1976, the last year of the really big models, both
had rectangular. But in 1972, all had round headlights.
1972
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 dr coupe | 32036 |
| 4 dr holiday sedan | 35538 |
| 4 dr town sedan | 46092 |
| Delta 88 Royal |
|---|
| 2 dr coupe | 34345 |
| 4 dr holiday sedan | 42606 |
| 4 dr town sedan | 34150 |
| 2 dr convertible | 3900 |
| 98 |
|---|
| 2 dr holiday coupe | 13111 |
| 2 dr luxury coupe | 24453 |
| 4 dr sedan | 17572 |
| 4 dr luxury sedan | 69920 |
[ Thanks to Bill Culp for this information ]
1973
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | | | | 455 Standard |
|---|
1974
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | |
|---|
| 98 | | | | 455 Standard |
|---|
1975
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | | | | |
|---|
|
The lineup was 350 4BBL, 400 4BBL (Pontiac) and the 455. The
convertible was last available in 1975. |
| 98 | | | | 455 Standard |
|---|
1976
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 | | | | |
|---|
| Delta 88 Royale | | | | |
|---|
|
The 1976 Delta 88 came with a 350 4BBL as base engine, EPA rating of
13/17 mpg and the 455 was optional, 12/18 mpg. In 1976 there was a
rare option Holiday Coupe. The car had no back side
windows and landau style vinyl top with a targa strip. |
| 98 | | | | 455 Standard |
|---|
|
Last year for the 455. |
That was the last year of the '71-'76 body style, before they downsized for
the '77 model year. They went to the more "modern" square headlights, which
is a distinguishing feature of the '76's. The Royale was the top-of-the-line
88, I believe, but still one step down from the 98. Air bags were available
as an option, as were 8-track and cassette players,
as well as a factory-installed CB (ah, a real period piece!).
[ Thanks to Thomas Martin for this information ]
1977
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 door | 8,788 |
| 4 door | 26,084 |
| Royale 2 door | 61,138 |
| Royale 4 door | 117,571 |
| 2,401 Indy Pace car replicas (W44) were built,
which cost $914 more than the base model. |
| 98 |
|---|
| Luxury 2 door | 5,058 |
| Luxury 4 door | 14,323 |
| Regency 2 door | 32,072 |
| Regency 4 door | 87,970 |
Delta 88 Pace Car
Pace Car option was only available on model N37, Delta 88 Royale Coupe
Paint code is 13-13 w/o vinyl top, 13-BB with vinyl top. Top was black
only and ran from the rear edge of the side 1/4 windows forward.
Trim code 45 (bench seat) or 65 (split bench). Red velor interior.
Option code was W44. I doubt that'll show anywhere except on a build
sheet. W44 included:
-
Special Paint Scheme - silver and black with red accent striping
-
Flat black window/door frames, headlamp housings, grilles and door pull
inserts. (The bulletin from Olds doesn't say so, but the taillight
housings are black to, I think.) Aluminum hood and trunk for weight
savings.
-
L80 403 Rocket V8 engine
-
N72 Red Sport Wheels
-
QZP Special GR70-15 Silhouette Raised White Letter Tires
-
N34 Sport Steering Wheel (aluminum) (the 4 spoke Cutlass-type one)
-
D35 Sports Styled Mirrors
-
Price of package was $914.
-
Option W43 was the Pace Car Decal package @ $40 included 2 door decals
and 2 sail panel Indy track (winded wheel) decals.
Only 2401 were made and many of those were painted over just in order
to sell them.
A.J. Foyt won the Indy that year. There
were approximately 4 Engineer Models prepped for the race and
these had roof top removed (similar to T-tops), dual exhaust and sway
bars. These items were not available for production though. Estimated
current value for one of these is about $3000 to $10,000 for one of
these now depending on it's condition. Hopefully with the limited
number produced, that dollar value will increase.
[ Thanks to Brian Alling, Mike Jones, Paul Hartlieb for this information. ]
1978
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 door | 17,469 |
| 4 door | 25,322 |
| Royale 2 door | 68,469 |
| Royale 4 door | 131,430 |
| 98 |
|---|
| 98 Luxury 2 door | 2,956 |
| 98 Luxury 4 door | 9,136 |
| 98 Regency 2 door | 28,573 |
| 98 Regency 4 door | 78,100 |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1979
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 door | 16,202 |
| 4 door | 25,424 |
| Royale 2 door | 60,687 |
| Royale 4 door | 152,626 |
| 98 |
|---|
| Luxury 2 door | 2,104 |
| Luxury 4 door | 6,720 |
| Regency 2 door | 29,965 |
| Regency 4 door | 91,862 |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1980
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 door | 6,845 |
| 4 door | 15,285 |
| Royale 2 door | 39,303 |
| Royale 4 door | 87,178 |
| Delta 88 Royale Brougham 2 and 4 door are included in 88 Royale totals. |
| 98 |
|---|
| Luxury 4 door | 2,640 |
| Regency 2 door | 12,391 |
| Regency 4 door | 58,603 |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1981
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 2 door | 3,330 |
| 4 door | 10,806 |
| Royale 2 door | 41,682 |
| Royale 4 door | 104,124 |
| Delta 88 Royale Brougham 2 and 4 door are included in 88 Royale totals. |
| | |
| 98 |
|---|
| Luxury | 1,957 |
| Regency 2 door | 13,696 |
| Regency 4 door | 74,017 |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1982
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 4 door | 8,278 |
| Royale 2 door | 41,382 |
| Royale 4 door | 105,184 |
|
Delta 88 Royale Brougham 2 and 4 door are included in 88 Royale totals. |
| 98 |
|---|
| Regency 2 door | 11,832 |
| Regency 4 door | 79,135 |
| Regency Brougham 4 door is included in basic sedan total. |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1983
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| 4 door | 8,297 |
| Royale 2 door | 54,771 |
| Royale 4 door | 132,683 |
| Delta 88 Royale Brougham 2 and 4 door are included in 88 Royale totals. |
| 98 |
|---|
| Regency 2 door | 13,816 |
| Regency 4 door | 105,948 |
| 98 regency Brougham 4 door is inculded in basic sedan total. |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1984
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| Royale 2 door | 23,387 |
| Royale 4 door | 87,993 |
| Royale Brougham 2 door | 41,913 |
| Royale Brougham 4 door | 89,450 |
| Royale Brougham LS 4 door | 17,064 |
| 98 |
|---|
| Regency 2 door | 7,855 |
| Regency 4 door | 26,919 |
| Regency Brougham 4 door | 43,059 |
| This was the last year of the RWD-C body chassis. |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1985
| Model | Units | Weight | Price
| Notes |
|---|
| Delta 88 |
|---|
| Royale 2 door | 15,002 |
| Royale 4 door | 69,641 |
| Royale Brougham 2 door | 31,891 |
| Royale Brougham 4 door | 72,103 |
| Royale Brougham LS 4 door | 30,239 |
| This was the last year of the RWD-B body chassis. |
[ Thanks to Mike Jones for this information ]
1986-1998
Front wheel drive platform.
General Motors officially retired the Oldsmobile 88, the Detroit News
reported today. After 50 years of production, the Olds 88 was America's
longest continuous car brand. Ten million 88s (10,076,295 to be exact)
were built before the last one rolled off the assembly line Jan. 6, 1999
at the Orion (Orion Township, Mich.)
Assembly Plant. GM introduced the Futuramic 88 convertible in 1949
with the slogan, "Make a date with the Rocket 88."