mowgli

Hi Everyone,
Just trying to find out what a 1971 Oldmobile Delta 88, 455, (all) original, very clean, one owner, no rust, always stored inside car is worth? Im looking to buy one and flip it because it is a bit dirty and just do a few minor things. Just a rough estimate what should i pay.
Thanks in advance.

oldsmobiledave

If it is a 4 door don't waste your time. 4 door Deltas are not easy to flip.


Don't expect to retire on this car. On its' best day a 71-72 Delta 88 has a small following.


You'll need to provide pics & more details of options & condition if you want help from internet appraisers.

mowgli

its a 2 door
custom

mowgli

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.ht...689215&image=2
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.ht...689215&image=1

MDchanic

As I said in my post on your other, identical, thread, most of us here don't approve of flipping cars.

- Eric

mowgli

not 100% sure im going to flip it, only if its worth it, otherwise i may keep it if i can get it for a good price.
thanks

scooter123

If it looks like this one its worth a lot of money.......$1000000......lol


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76olds

You forgot to add in the cost of your new rear end !!

Oldsguy

Well, whichever route you choose concerning the car, good luck. It would be nice to see you keeping it and becoming a permanent member, either way, welcome to CO.

MDchanic

For perspective, my '73 Delta convertible was $900, registered, with plates, running, driven every day.

These are not high-buck cars.

- Eric

Centurion

In my personal view, the '71's are the most attractive and desirable Delta 88's of the decade, and this car looks like it is finished in an excellent color combination.

If, indeed, the car has not been running since 1984, then I would negotiate a very low purchase price -- $1,500 or less. The seller may quickly realize that there is a limited market for a non-running car, which gives you the opportunity to pick this up for a low price.

As noted, the market values for the 1970's era large cars are low, but the fact is that a '71 Delta 88 Custom 2-door hardtop is a strikingly attractive car that would be a fantastic way to enter the hobby. Find a set of the correct Oldsmobile SSIV wheels, and this car would really pop.

Please keep us posted. I would love to see photos of this car fully cleaned up and detailed.

oldcutlass

It's probably the smoothest riding land yacht of their day. Get your boat captains hat and cruise.

Hairy Olds

Ya know these cars aren't much bigger than my 67 442.

MDchanic

Not to be contrary, but,

'67 Cutlass: 204" length x 74" width, 115" wheelbase, 3228#

72 Delta: 222" length x 80" width, 124" wheelbase, 4188#.

It's half a foot wider, almost 2 feet longer, and almost a thousand pounds heavier.

Not much bigger, I guess.

And a VW beetle's not much smaller.

- Eric

kattotonic

I think it is a good looking car, then again I have a 73 4 door battleship lol But I have to be honest, I too look down on flipping cars, you buy it because you have a passion for it, not to make a quick buck. But hey that's just me.