1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88

1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88 in Moving Violation, Movie, 1976

Class: Cars, Sedan — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
night cub ◊ 2012-05-05 06:45	A Delta 88 Police Car? I'm guessing the producers wanted to show a car with airbags, which were new then. -- Last edit: 2012-05-05 07:43:29
somename ◊ 2012-05-05 08:18	^Why not? According to the Cars of Oldsmobile the police package; option BT-1 was a mere $42.
police car fan ◊ 2012-05-05 16:56	the disadvantage of an Oldsmobile as police car is its size... especially in the seventies.
Nightrider ◊ 2012-05-05 17:24	^Did you notice that Delta 88 was smaller, than Chevy Impala?
CougarTim ◊ 2012-05-05 17:35	1974 was the first year airbags were offered - they were a $180-300 option in certain GM models, including Oldsmobiles. Not many buyers ordered them and only about 10000 cars were equipped with them from 1974-1976. http://www.airbagcrash.com/contactusetc.html
police car fan ◊ 2012-05-05 19:41	Nightrider wrote ^Did you notice that Delta 88 was smaller, than Chevy Impala? Also in 1974?
CougarTim ◊ 2012-05-06 01:20	The Oldsmobile was a tad bigger in '74, but size wasn't really considered a disadvantage in the mid-'70s. 1974 Chevrolet full-size: wheelbase 121.5", overall length 222.7" (3.09m and 5.66m) 1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88: wheelbase 124", overall length 226.9" (3.15m and 5.76m) Link to "www.oldcarbrochures.com" Link to "www.oldcarbrochures.com"
Nightrider ◊ 2012-05-06 08:34	Facepalm Deeply ashamed.