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1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Catalog and Classic Car Guide, Ratings and Features

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Performance Metrics

Performance: +60
Handling: +50
Ride Comfort: +70

Fundamental Metrics

Safety: +40
Maintenance and Upkeep: +65
Restoration Difficulty: +70

Emotional Appeal

Looks: +75
Collectability: +60
Historical Significance: +50

MMP Rating

6.4 /10
Engine Specifications
Engine: 425 cu in (7.0 L) Super Rocket V8
Displacement: 425 cu in (7.0 L)
Horsepower: 360-385 HP
Torque: 470-480 lb-ft
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Ignition System: Conventional breaker-point ignition system
Cooling System: Liquid-cooled
Performance Specifications
0-60 Time: 7.5 seconds
1/4 Mile Time: 15.5 seconds
Top Speed: 125 mph
Transmission and Drive
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Transmission Type: 3-speed automatic, 4-speed manual
Fuel and Efficiency
Fuel System Type: Carburetor
MPG: 10-12 MPG
Dimensions and Brakes
Brakes: Power-assisted drum brakes
Wheelbase: 123 inches
Weight: 4,000 lbs

Note: Specifications for classic cars are given to the best of our ability, considering the limited and variant data available.

Unveiling the 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88: A Legacy of American Ingenuity

The year 1967 brought with it a remarkable icon of American automotive prowess – the Oldsmobile Delta 88. Crafted by the venerable Oldsmobile division of General Motors, this full-size car emerged as a symbol of luxury and power during an era marked by cultural shifts and technological advancements. A unique fact that car enthusiasts may find captivating is that the Delta 88 was one of the first cars to offer front-wheel disc brakes as an option, a testament to its innovative spirit.

Design and Innovation

The exterior of the 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 boasted a bold yet elegant design, with its long, flowing lines and distinctive grille commanding attention on the road. The interior was a haven of comfort, featuring plush seating upholstered in high-quality materials that exuded sophistication. Technologically ahead of its time, the Delta 88 offered options like power windows and air conditioning, which were considered luxuries back then. Popular color choices included Provincial White, Saffron Yellow, and Spanish Red, each adding to the vehicle's allure. The Delta 88 was available in various body styles including a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, and convertible, with the convertible often celebrated as the most iconic.

Historical Significance

The 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 made an indelible mark on automotive history with its blend of style, comfort, and performance. It stood out from its contemporaries through its adoption of safety features like energy-absorbing steering columns and side marker lights before they became federally mandated. Its lasting influence can be seen in subsequent generations of vehicles that prioritize passenger safety and comfort.

Performance and Handling

Under the hood, the Delta 88 was no slouch; equipped with a robust Rocket V8 engine, it delivered impressive performance for its class. While top speed figures were not touted like today's hypercars, it offered brisk acceleration for its size with a respectable 0-60 mph time. The ride was smooth and composed thanks to its well-tuned suspension system that absorbed imperfections on the road with ease. Drivers often praised the throaty rumble of the engine—a sound that evoked the raw power at their disposal.

Ownership Experience

The Oldsmobile Delta 88 served many roles—from a reliable daily driver to a cherished show car or even an occasional weekend racer. Its maintenance and reliability were typical for its era; while not overly complex to repair, finding parts today can be a challenge for collectors. Nevertheless, those who own one take pride in preserving a piece of automotive history.

Fun Facts

A few fun tidbits about the Delta 88 include its cameo appearances in films and television shows of its time, enhancing its pop culture status. Although not known for breaking speed records, it did set benchmarks for luxury in an affordable American car. Criticisms were few but often pointed towards its fuel consumption—a common trait among muscle-era vehicles.

Collector's Information

Today, collectors cherish the 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 for its nostalgic value and historical significance. While exact production numbers are elusive, it's estimated that tens of thousands were produced. As for value range, pristine examples can fetch anywhere from $15,000 to $35,000 or more depending on provenance and condition—showing appreciation over time as they become rarer finds in the collector market.

Conclusion

The 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 stands as a testament to an era when cars were more than just transportation; they were statements of style and engineering ambition. This classic American machine continues to turn heads and stir hearts among enthusiasts who appreciate its blend of elegance, power, and historical charm.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Catalog of Parts

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Upper door-lock pillar seal. 2-door hardtop and convertible-ALP 5053 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Upper door-lock pillar seal. 2-door hardtop and convertible-ALP 5053Upper door-lock pillar seal. 2-door hardtop and convertible. Does not fit Fastback models. Made with all details and galvanized steel cores. 2-3/16 in. W x 4-11/16 in. L. Pair. R&L.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Shock Absorber Grommet.  1 bottom O.D., 3/4 high-BN 1 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Shock Absorber Grommet. 1" bottom O.D., 3/4" high-BN 1Shock Absorber Grommet. 1" bottom O.D., 3/4" high., with 7/16" I.D. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 22 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit-BNK 22Front Stabilizer End Repair Kit. 22-piece set for two stabilizer bars. Contains all rubber bushings, washers, bolts and nuts, enough for one front end. Set

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Butyl Glass Setting Tape-BT 1 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Butyl Glass Setting Tape-BT 1Butyl Glass Setting Tape. Used to install windshields and backlights. Superior sealing properties. 5/16" wide X 15' long. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible Top Windshield Header Seal-C/LP 40-G 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Convertible Top Windshield Header Seal-C/LP 40-GConvertible Top Windshield Header Seal. Clips installed every 3-5/8". Made of soft, black, skin-covered sponge. Sold by the foot.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads.  Exact reproduction-CB 99 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. Exact reproduction-CB 99Clutch and Brake Pedal Pads. Exact reproduction. 3-1/2" wide. Pair




1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pillar Post Seals, 66-68 GM B  C Body Convertibles, Pair-CZ 8100-A 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Pillar Post Seals, 66-68 GM B & C Body Convertibles, Pair-CZ 8100-APillar Post Seals, 66-68 GM B & C Body Convertibles. Replaces OEM #'s 7602728 & 7602729. Also known as hinge pillar weatherstrips, this part can be found between the A-pillar post and the front door on convertible models. Our part has embedded cores surrounding the main mounting holes for extra strength when installing with original hardware.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Floor Mats, front and rear.  Nice reproduction.  Black only-FM 7300 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Floor Mats, front and rear. Nice reproduction. Black only-FM 7300Floor Mats, front and rear. Nice reproduction. Black only. Set of 4 mats. R&L

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Top Bow to Header Seal (fits late '66-'70 GM B body-HD 731 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Top Bow to Header Seal (fits late '66-'70 GM "B" body-HD 731Top Bow to Header Seal (fits late '66-'70 GM "B" body, '65-'70 GM "C" body). Made of smooth, skin-covered sponge, with steel core and molded ends, like original. 56-1/2" Long. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trip Meter Reset Knob.  Made of black rubber-KN 10 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trip Meter Reset Knob. Made of black rubber-KN 10Trip Meter Reset Knob. Made of black rubber. Compare to measurements: 1/8" I.D., 7/16" O.D. X 1/2" tall. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front Molded Door Seals with Clips.  For 4-Door Sedan Only-LM 21-F 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-Door Sedan Only-LM 21-FFront Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-Door Sedan Only. Pair R&L

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Molded Door Seals with Clips.  For 4-Door Sedan Only-LM 21-F/R 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-Door Sedan Only-LM 21-F/RRear Molded Door Seals with Clips. For 4-Door Sedan Only. Pair R&L

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded Door Seals-LM 21-I 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded Door Seals-LM 21-IMolded Door Seals. For 2-Door Hardtop and Convertibles (does not fit Grand Prix hardtop or formal top cars). Pair R&L. Original part numbers #7648132 and 7648133.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front door seals-LM 21-J 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Front door seals-LM 21-JFront door seals. Fits '65-'66 GM B- and C-body 4-door hardtop (also called 'Sports Sedan') models. Replaces OEM#'s 4455994/5. Pair. R&L.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trunk Liner.  Loose weave-M 23 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trunk Liner. Loose weave-M 23Trunk Liner. Loose weave. Black with scattered white threads. 54" wide. Sold by the foot


1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Basic Kit, for Convertibles-RKB 2007-101 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Basic Kit, for Convertibles-RKB 2007-101Basic Kit, for Convertibles. Door (LM 21-I) Roof Rail (RR 1811-B), Header (HD 731), Trunk (TK 46-18), Seals.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal.  Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-E 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861-RP 2-EBrake Master Cylinder Cover Seal. Replaces OEM #5470861. 5" X 2-1/2". Each



1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch Arm Fork Boot.  Fits on bell housing to keep dirt out-RP 31-D 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch Arm Fork Boot. Fits on bell housing to keep dirt out-RP 31-DClutch Arm Fork Boot. Fits on bell housing to keep dirt out. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Grommet-RP 9 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Grommet-RP 9Positive Crankcase Ventilation Grommet. 11/16" wide X 1-5/8" long, with 15/16" I.D. (Fits some models) Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded Roof Rail Seals, for Convertibles-RR 1811-B 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded Roof Rail Seals, for Convertibles-RR 1811-BMolded Roof Rail Seals, for Convertibles. 6-Piece set, with steel cores (remove rear flaps for '69-'70 Chevrolet). For molded sponge header seal, order part #HD 731.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded roof-rail seals-RR 5015 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded roof-rail seals-RR 5015Molded roof-rail seals. For 2-door hardtops only (does not fit Fastback). 68 in. long. Please check your old seal to ensure proper ordering. Pair. R&L.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded roof-rail seals-RR 5015-A 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Molded roof-rail seals-RR 5015-AMolded roof-rail seals. For 2-door Fastback models only (does not fit standard hardtop). 96 in. long. Please check your old seal to ensure proper ordering. Pair. R&L.


1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trunk Bumper.  Fits lower corner on decklid.  15/16 O.D-SB 34 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Trunk Bumper. Fits lower corner on decklid. 15/16" O.D-SB 34Trunk Bumper. Fits lower corner on decklid. 15/16" O.D., 11/16" high. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Door Bumper, 57-74 GM Cars, Made with Twin Retainers, Each-SB 35 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Door Bumper, 57-74 GM Cars, Made with Twin Retainers, Each-SB 35Door Bumper, 57-74 GM Cars, made with twin retainers, Each. Measure 1-1/16" high X 19/32" wide X 1-1/32" long.

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Seat Bumper.  Made with steel core like original-SB 62-A 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Seat Bumper. Made with steel core like original-SB 62-ASeat Bumper. Made with steel core like original. 1-1/2" long, 7/16" thick. Two used per car. Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch Pedal Return Bumper-SB 64 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Clutch Pedal Return Bumper-SB 64Clutch Pedal Return Bumper. 1-13/16" long X 13/16" wide X 7/8" high (center). Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Bumper Brace to Filler Panel Spacer, 68-71 Chevy A Body, 67-71 GM B Body Exc Wgn-SB 68 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Bumper Brace to Filler Panel Spacer, 68-71 Chevy A Body, 67-71 GM B Body Exc Wgn-SB 68Bumper Brace to Filler Panel Spacer, 68-71 Chevy A Body Except Wagons, 67-71 GM B Body Except Wagons, Each. Replaces OEM # 3895100.




1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Dash and Firewall Grommet.  Single-hole type is for one wire-SM 101 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Dash and Firewall Grommet. Single-hole type is for one wire-SM 101Dash and Firewall Grommet. Single-hole type is for one wire. Each



1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Firewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L-SM 80-A 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Firewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L-SM 80-AFirewall insulation fastener. 1 in. dia. W head. 1-1/2 in. L. Replaces OEM#'s (GM) 7642589 and (AMC) 4001934. Black. Each.


1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket.  1-3/16 O.D., 7/8 I.D-UM 1600-100 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D-UM 1600-100Unbeaded Door and Trunk Lock Gasket. 1-3/16" O.D., 7/8" I.D. Each


1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Side Roll-Up Window Seal, for Hardtops and Convertibles-VS 3 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Side Roll-Up Window Seal, for Hardtops and Convertibles-VS 3Rear Side Roll-Up Window Seal, for Hardtops and Convertibles. Two 20" sections slide into metal track. No steel insert. Pair

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-R 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Rear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals-VS 3-RRear Roll-Up Quarter Window Seals, for 2-Door Hardtops and Convertibles. Pair

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip.  Made of Steel-WF 205 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel-WF 205Quarter Window Reveal Molding Clip. Made of Steel. 1-3/8" X 11/16". Each

1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Vent window and rear division channel seals-WR 2002-E 1967 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Vent window and rear division channel seals-WR 2002-EVent window and rear division channel seals. Fits '65-'68 GM B-body and C-body 2-door and 4-door hardtops and convertibles. Top quality EPDM dense rubber. 4-piece set. R&L.

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