It has been a very good car, considering it's age and mileage. Has had many parts replaced over time owned, but this is expected. Car is currently under restoration.
Perhaps one of the best, if not the best car General Motors ever built. It is a very safe, roomy, powerful and even elegant car, and has served me well over the years. This car weighs about 4,800 lbs, but don't be fooled by it's size... this thing will move! It's only fault is it's increasing rarity, and for many, is too large of a car for many drivers today. Fuel Mileage actually very good, about like many current S.U.V.'s being sold today. If they still built Oldsmobile cars like this one, I'd buy another one in a second.
Hello my name is John Wellmeier and I currently drive a 1972 olds 98 L.S. this is a beast of a car a never had a problem with it!
Wish I still had my '72 98 Regency 4-door hardtop. Fast, luxurious and very reliable. Got rid of it in early 1978; traded for a more fuel-efficient, downsized 98 that year. The '78 was a better handling car, but the '72 had gobs of class.
My name is Daniel and I own a green 72 Olds 98 LS. What can I say, but it is mean, clean, and green!
The power in the 455 engine is exceptional. On the freeway, when I am driving 70 mph it feels as if I am driving 30 mph.
I have no rust and the paint job is original. The interior is flawless and I am the the 3rd owner.
What I love the most about my 98 is that I never see myself coming or going (unlike cars built today - everything looks the same).
Blanch, is my 98.s name and she was a 60th birthday gift to the owner as named, she came to me in 1997 and I've had her color changed to a nice bronze copper, I have got to say this car is the best I've owned, six passenger, floating boat, and never lets me down, 455ci gives a good pull, I love her, and I have owned a rolls royce spirit and that was not as good a ride, designed by a pen not computer she has to be stared at to see the lines she hides, BUY ONE.. KEEP HER!!! jon, united kingdom
Dear readers, I own a 1972 Oldsmobile Regency Tiffany Edition that I got from my grandmother. What an aw-some car, with that 455 Rocket I've never seen a tank move that fast. I've been reading up on it and what a rare find this is. I love that Oldsmobile. Thanks Keith Dover, TN.
I have a '73 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Tiffany near Athens, GA. I heard about a dude in Atlanta with a nice one. I am looking for other owners and info regarding Tiffany authentication.
Email me at coffindodger69 at yahoo dot com.
I owned a 1972 Oldsmobile 98 sedan from 1982 to 1986, at that time I lived in London, UK (yes I am a Brit). It was my first American car and still the one of the very best cars I've ever driven. It's elegant looks, sheer power, silken ride and that wonderful interior. Also bearing in mind its size and weight it wasn't at all bad on fuel. Now I live in the USA and future plans include finding another one just like the one I used to have. They are just so rare though, I think I've only seen 3 on the roads in the 5 years I've been here and those were in poor shape. But patience is a virtue and I'm sure one day I'll drive one again.
Tony, Colorado.
This is a great community site for 98 fans. I owned a 1973 Regency at one time. I am seeking a 1972 limited edition Regency. If anyone has any information regarding a vehicle for sale, I would greatly appreciate a contact at jiml_lcg@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks in advance for any help, and keep up the sharing!
I'm Mark and I own a 72 98'old had it for over 10 years.It's one of the best cars I own. I love older cars because to me they are safer and well built. All old Old drivers keep driving Thanks.
Landon here, I own a 1972 Olds 98 Cotner Bevington Hearse. I've owned nothing but big cars including 3 other hearses, and I must say I have found a keeper.
I bought it for $1000 with only 7,500 miles on it. Talking about a head turner and can't be beat by anything on the road today. These Olds were built to last, gotta give em' time to warm up in the cold mornings, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Buy one if you can and drive it like it was meant to be.
Landonus@hotmail.com
I just bought this 72 oldsmobile, with 455 CID last December 2007. The last owner was trying to modify the engine by replacing the cylinder head gasket and intake manifold, but he wasn't incline to do a mans job. He was a wood pecker (corpsman). So I put the engine together with new cylinder gasket intake manifold (edelbrock) and soon to replace the old and tired carburetor. Oh boy this car can move smooth. I love it. I dont care about the gas as long as there is a gas station in every corner of Chicago. Don (soon to retire from active duty)
Lots of fondness for the 98! And with good reason-Great Cars. Glad some of you are keeping them alive.
I had a stunning 1973 98 Regency. Paint Color was special ordered through Cadillac: "Saturn Bronze Firemist"-w/Ivory brocade interior. What a gorgeous car! & LOADED w/options. I bought it from a elderly lady in 1976 for $2,000. It had 98,000 miles on it already, But in 100% PRISTINE condition throughout.-Seller could not fly in airplanes & liked to go cross country, hence the hi-miles. That car was so smooth & luxurious & really handled great for such a huge land yacht. I drove it for another 95,000 miles, & sold it, still pristine, to a very happy young guy in 1983. Car needed a tranny rebuild by that time, (Not a big deal by any means). Hands down, that 98 was the VERY best car I've ever owned & there have been many since. Best regards, Chris B., Los angeles, Calif.
I have owned three 1972 Oldsmobile ninety eight from 1988 through now. The first one (1988) a family member was involved in an accident with it and I was so discouraged, I let the city take it.
The second one (1993) my wife made me get rid of it, and I currently own my final 98 which I bought approximately 1 year ago. The car runs OK, but I am currently trying to get the vehicle to drive like a dream. I have always loved this particular year of the 98's. After my wife made me get rid of my second 98, I knew I would buy another one in the future. Now that I have it, I can't wait to finish it.
Thank you for having this site, I will be reading it from time to time.
Hello to everyone.
First of all, I have to say I'm Italian and I'm writing this comment from Italy, so please excuse me for my imperfect English.
Together with my family, I've been in USA three times: the first in 1973, I was a six year old kid.
At that time we had a 1959 Plymouth Valiant station wagon for 1 year.
The second time in 1976, I was eight, we owned for one year a 1965 Chevrolet Caprice station wagon.
The last time, I was fifteen, in CA Los Angeles, we owned for one year, the best of all: a 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight two door. We drove all around with that pretty elegant and strong car, never had a problem.
Hello old 98 lovers, my name is Henry. I bought my first 1972 Olds 98 way back in 1975. About 5 months ago I bought another, one owner with 59000. The 1972 Olds 98 is one of the finest automobiles ever built. I live in Ohio.
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