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1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible-rare-in Triple Black on 2040-cars

US $19,000.00
Year:1969 Mileage:74500 Color: Black /
 Black
Location:

Gilmer, Texas, United States

Gilmer, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Rocket 350
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 354679E117416
Year: 1969
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Oldsmobile
Model: Eighty-Eight
Trim: Convertible
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 74,500
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

1969 Oldsmobile Delta 88 2dr convertible in triple black (black top, black paint and black interior).  This car was purchased originally in November of 1968 by a lawyer in Paterson, New Jersey and comes with the original Protect-O-Plate, registration, inspection, owner's manual and warranty paperwork. The car has 75,450 original miles on it and Oldsmobile only made 5294 Delta 88 Convertibles in 1969.  

The canvas convertible top is new and has a glass, not plastic, rear window. It has no tears, rips or wear marks and is all power that works perfectly with new hydraulic struts. The interior has just been gone through and has new carpet, custom floor mats, etc. The factory a/m radio is mounted in the original location in the dash and an aftermarket Pioneer head unit is mounted in the glove box. The floor pans and underside of the car are in great shape with no signs of rust and I have photos of the floors when the carpet and pad were out of the car. The seats are in great shape and the front seat is power. Has seat belts and seating for six. The glove box latch was missing in these photos, but it's been replaced with a new one from Year One.

The 88 is powered by an Olds Rocket 350 that doesn't smoke, leak, burn oil, get hot, etc. It starts every time and it is a great driving car. Automatic transmission shifts great and the exhaust is new. Factory air conditioning blows cold, heater blows hot, power brakes, power steering. Four new tires.  We drive this car on the weekends and I wouldn't hesitate to drive it anywhere.

The wheels have factory 88 wheel covers and the chrome and trim on the car are in good condition. I would describe the paint as "driver quality" and it looks great as a cruiser. I purchased the car already painted and don't have any information about who painted it, etc. It is not a concours Haggerty Condition 1 paint job, so I'm not asking $34,100 for it.  Upon close inspection there are some paint imperfections, but they are hard to spot by the casual observer.

I've never seen another '69 Delta 88 convertible and it draws a crowd wherever you drive it. It is the ultimate family cruiser. NADA Classic Cars Guide says that average retail is $20,000, high retail is $34,100 and low retail is $8950. The value of these pre-70 Oldsmobiles has already hit bottom and is on the way back up. I have clean Texas title in my name.  

Asking $19,500 and am taking offers.  

Video of convertible top operation: 
youtube.com/watch?v=YTnGwnj9I8I&list=UUNnwHIwgNB0N41ofK39PxuQ

Video of start and idle:
youtube.com/watch?v=LF3XVD-pUoE&list=UUNnwHIwgNB0N41ofK39PxuQ 

Of note: That's not a spot in the paint in the profile picture of the car.  It was really sunny and I had a lot of problems with my camera when I took these pictures.  

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