1973 Oldsmobile Omega Two-Door Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Although the Oldsmobile brand left us two decades ago, the Lansing, Michigan-based General Motors division was cruising in the early 1970s. Looking to keep that momentum going, Oldsmobile executives utilized badge engineering to add the entry-level Omega in 1973. As one of several X-body Chevrolet Nova clones — along with the Buick Apollo and Pontiac Ventura (which was unveiled two years earlier) — the Omega shared the Nova’s body and many of its mechanicals, but it had distinctive front and rear styling, along with more ornate trim, including woodgrain trim on its Nova-based dash. Oldsmobile advertising described it as “a whole new kind of Olds. Omega is a compact, but with Olds big-car thinking built in.”

Highlights 

• 350 cu-in V8 two-barrel engine producing 180 horsepower and 275 lb-ft of torque 

• Restored in Emerald Green metallic paint with white rallye stripes and “Omega” on rear fenders 

• Original nylon houndstooth fabric upholstery in two-tone green 

• Unique Omega front end includes: 

• Split “waterfall” grilles 

• Vertical Oldsmobile badge 

• Square headlight openings 

• Bumper-mounted parking lights 

• Unique Omega rear end includes: 

• Three taillights per side 

• Bumper dips below the center-mounted license plate 

• Chrome trim around the windows and wheel openings 

• American Racing wheels 

• Mastercraft Avenger G/T 215/70R14 tires 

• JVC stereo with USB port 

• Pioneer stereo speakers in rear windowsill 

• Offered with 37,281 miles at the time of listing, however the true mileage is unknown 

 Features 

• Two-door coupe 

• Optional automatic transmission 

• Air conditioning 

• AutoMeter Sport Comp tachometer 

• Bosch oil pressure gauge 

• Bosch temperature gauge 

• Bench seats 

• Dual head restraints 

• Seat lap belts (three front, three back) 

• Seat shoulder belts (two front) 

• Wall-to-wall carpeting 

• Interior door-operated dome lamp 

• Cigar lighter 

• Self-adjusting drum brakes 

• Glove box with lock with key 

• “Wet-look” vinyl trim 

• Carpeting 

• Vinyl-grip steering wheel 

• Rear-wheel drive 

• Wheelbase: 111 inches  

• Length: 197.5 inches 

• Width: 72.4 inches 

• Curb weight: 3430 pounds 

• Zero to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds 

• Original MSRP was $2,926, or about $20,663 today

Known Imperfections 

• Tires are worn and need replacement  

• Carburetor needs an adjustment  

• Brakes in working condition but need adjustment or replacement  

• Front seat vinyl is torn in multiple places 

• Front seat upholstery is torn along the seam on driver’s side 

• Front seat is stained 

• Rear upholstery is torn 

• Rear windowsill liner is stained and fraying around speakers 

• Trim on dash is worn 

• Paint bubbles above right-side rear wheel well 

• Paint bubble on roof above passenger window 

• Paint chip on the cowl 

• Some paint chipping on driver’s side front, near headlight 

• Trim on right-side front wheel well is dinged 

• The letters “le” have rubbed off “Oldsmobile” grille signature 

• Center Oldsmobile grille badge is faded and pitted 

• Some pitting on chrome 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle.

Contact: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 Email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com