1971–1976 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Repair

In 1971, Oldsmobile redesigned all their GM B-Body cars to be enlarged , while still riding on a 124-inch wheelbase, making the car reach a maximum length of 226.9 inches. The 1971 model of the Delta 88 was available as either a two-door, or four-door body with options for either a hardtop or convertible.

Director Sam Raimi frequently incorporates a 1973 Delta 88 into his films. He affectionately refers to it as “The Classic.” This car, which originally belonged to his parents, made its first appearance during the filming of the 1981 film, The Evil Dead. It has since appeared in several of Raimi’s notable works, including Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, his Spider-Man trilogy starring Tobey Maguire, Drag Me To Hell, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

• Model Years: 1971 - 1976
• Assembly: United States:
  • Lansing Car Assembly, Michigan
  • Farfax Assembly, Kansas City, Kansas
  • Linden Assembly, New Jersy

• Body Style:
  • 2-Door Hardtop
  • 2-Door Convertible
  • 4-Door Hardtop
  • 4-Door Sedan
• Layout: FR Layout
• Platform: B-Body

• Engine Options:
  • 350 cu in (5.7 L) Rocket 305 V8
  • 455 cu in (7.5 L) Rocket 455 V8
• Transmission Options:
  • 3-Speed Automatic
  • 3-Speed Manual

• Wheelbase: 124 in (3,150 mm)
• Length: 226.9 in (5,763 mm)

• Oldsmobile Delta 88 Wikipedia Entery