Believe it or not I am more thrilled to see something like this then a restored Mustang or Camaro. You never see these cars on the road . Although at the time when these cars were new they were very much considered no thrill cars. I think also you could of ordered one of these in a 4 speed standard transmission
Interesting, Dad had a '77 (previous body style) and I remember reading the owner's manual and finding mention of a 5 speed with the 260 V8 and kinda wishing his had it (it was a 350 4bbl auto). So, when I first saw it and Richard's comment I did a little internet sleuthing and only found info on the 5 speed, no 4 speed. Either one would be fun.
I own a silver one. It still has the original 260 V8 (gas). I’ve heard it called a Hunchback, my name for her is Bob. Very comfortable car, but pretty gutless. It’s the ultimate sleeper car, because it barely wakes up. That being said, after I let it grow on me, I love it! Mine is a brougham, one of about 3,600 that were made.
I have a 1979 Salon Brougham with the 442 package, 305 4speed manual..I love its weird design. My 305 is stock, but it's a blast to drive with the stick...
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Amazing how a set of color-matched Olds rally wheels can transform something like this into a reasonably appealing car.
Believe it or not I am more thrilled to see something like this then a restored Mustang or Camaro. You never see these cars on the road . Although at the time when these cars were new they were very much considered no thrill cars. I think also you could of ordered one of these in a 4 speed standard transmission
perfect color for such a turd. Holds no appeal for me
I've always loved these, one of the few who did I guess.
No 4 speed option, but the 260 V8 (both the gas & the diesel) were available with a 5 speed. Very few takers on either combo, I believe.
It's like somebody took the sedan and put it in a miter box. Welcome back OPC!
YES There was a 4 Speed option, they also made a few 442s in that body style I have seen 3 or 4 with the saginaw 4 Speed, the 5 speed was a T50
YES There was a 4 Speed option, they also made a few 442s in that body style I have seen 3 or 4 with the saginaw 4 Speed, the 5 speed was a T50
Interesting, Dad had a '77 (previous body style) and I remember reading the owner's manual and finding mention of a 5 speed with the 260 V8 and kinda wishing his had it (it was a 350 4bbl auto). So, when I first saw it and Richard's comment I did a little internet sleuthing and only found info on the 5 speed, no 4 speed. Either one would be fun.
This car is actually in condition worthy of being on the road. Love Oldsmobile
I saw a Buick version of this car in Geelong Australia today.
My mom had a maroon '78 in this two door guise. It was a great car, until my cousin crashed it, that is.
I loved the flag decal on the back of it.
My parents had a silver one with a Diesel engine.
I own a silver one. It still has the original 260 V8 (gas). I’ve heard it called a Hunchback, my name for her is Bob. Very comfortable car, but pretty gutless. It’s the ultimate sleeper car, because it barely wakes up. That being said, after I let it grow on me, I love it! Mine is a brougham, one of about 3,600 that were made.
I have a 1979 Salon Brougham with the 442 package, 305 4speed manual..I love its weird design. My 305 is stock, but it's a blast to drive with the stick...
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