1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency Sedan

Description

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The 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency was built on General Motors’ full-size C-body platform, representing the pinnacle of Oldsmobile’s luxury offerings during an era when large, comfortable American sedans dominated the market. As the premium trim level of the Ninety-Eight line, the Regency combined traditional luxury features with modern convenience and became an important competitor to high-end models from Buick, Chrysler, and Mercury.

For 1976, the model received a revised grille and an updated taillight treatment while continuing to offer a smooth ride, spacious interior, and a standard 455ci Rocket V8, the largest engine available in an Oldsmobile passenger car. 1976 was also the final year the Ninety-Eight was offered with the legendary 455ci V8, marking the end of Oldsmobile’s big-block era just before downsizing and stricter fuel economy standards reshaped the American luxury car market.

This 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency is finished in silver with a black leather interior. It has a vinyl top, chrome front and rear bumpers, and fender skirts. Inside, it features air conditioning, front and rear folding armrests, seat back zipper pockets, and a remote trunk release. Under the hood is a 455ci Oldsmobile Rocket V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. Other mechanical features include power steering and power front disc brakes.

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2014, and subsequently replaced the exhaust system and brake master cylinder following their purchase.

This 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight Regency is now offered with manufacturer's literature and a clean Iowa title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 455 cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine

• Three-speed automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission

• Power steering

• Power front disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (3X39T6E131972) decodes as:

  • 3 - Oldsmobile division

  • X - Ninety-Eight series

  • 39 - 4-door hardtop sedan body style

  • T - 455ci "Rocket" V8 engine

  • 6 - 1976 model year

  • E - Linden, New Jersey, assembly plant

  • 131972 - Sequential production number

• Vinyl roof covering

• Chrome front and rear bumpers

• Wheel opening moldings

• Pillow-style bench seats

• Six-way power driver's seat

• Folding center front armrest

• Rear seat center armrest

• Power windows

• Power door locks

• Air conditioning

• Remote trunk release

Known Imperfections

• Damage to vinyl roof

• Corrosion on rear bumper

• Pitted tail light chrome

• Damage to windshield

• Passenger outside mirror does not adjust

• Oil seepage

• Antenna does not go all the way down

• Wear on interior surfaces

• Images detailing the condition of this Oldsmobile 98 are presented in the gallery

Servicing

The seller reports that they replaced the brake master cylinder and exhaust system components in 2014.

Ownership History

The seller acquired this vehicle in 2014.

Included Items

• Manufacturer's literature

Additional Information

The seller states, "Low miles, silver paint with black leather interior. Well maintained. Vinyl roof needs to be replaced, small rust spot at rear where vinyl meets the roof, minor rust on ends of rear bumper. Pitting of chrome on rear light, small hole in upper middle windshield, side mirror on passenger's side disconnected from interior adjuster, small oil leak, antenna doesn't go all the way down."