Let's be realistic, any way you look at it this is a very attractive 50 year old classic Olds that most folks would be thrilled to add to their collection or make it their only weekend cruiser. 72 was a good year, the color's right, the condition's right and it's a coupe for goodness sakes! I love it and someone's going to be very happy with this ride.

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@ValdezJu

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but those wheels, sunroof and exhaust make it look like a Mexican drug lord's car! 🎱

Okay, when you opened the door to show the interior I just said "wow!". What great condition. I just love GM cruisers of this era. Great car I wish I could afford it.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks~!~!

Pops always bought mom 98s. A '68, and then a '70. The '70 had a 455ci engine. I used to sneak it out when I was really young. We'd turn the breather cover upside down to get that cop car effect! lol Years later, mom still had that car. A friend pulled up beside me on the highway, with his '79 Trans Am. We both matted the pedals, in low 2. He jumps me a fender, or so, and shifts into drive. I held the Olds till 90 before shifting up to drive gear. I walked off and left him...

My dad had a 73 Oldsmobile 98. That thing was a land yacht. It was a bare bones model. Manual everything. Still fun to drive.

I want to thank you for a great video. After reading some of the comments, I wonder why people who are so disagreeable just don't scoll to the next video. I totally understand you not posting the price yet, as this actually is a fact finding video. By posting you can have some of us give some "positive" input to help you. Obviously one of the previous owners, put in a after market sunroof, slapped some wire wheel covers on it, and probably dumped the original seats to a nicer period correct (within 2 years) pillow top interior, and painted the engine block (L74 455 block) a light blue instead of the original metallic blue. All those things would be considered if someone wanted a EXACT pristine example- which we both know is probably impossible to find. That being said, what a great car! For the rest of us 99%, I think we would be proud to have it in our garage.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

You know I really appreciate you taking the time to send over some positive vibes! I make a lot of effort to be sure I am calling these cars right. It's nice to see some folks who do appreciate it!

Coupes are special they are always worth more then a 4 door plus I hold a degree in coupeology from the university of Coupealogical sciences at Redbay Alabama

@V8_screw_electric_cars

2 жыл бұрын

They were better looking when they were pilarless later on I'd rather 4-door.

@DrOlds7298

2 жыл бұрын

1972 Ninety Eight 4 drs outnumber the 2 drs by about 9:1.

@everettandrews6230

2 жыл бұрын

Do you still have the car.how much

@georgewilson1184

2 жыл бұрын

I do not own any cars at this time

That’s a 98 that definitely deserves to be preserved. For me the only thing I would do is get rid of the exhaust tips even though they’re period correct for that era.

@caddyjoint96

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the exhaust tips -- they don't do anything for the beauty of this car.

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, I was going to put it back to stock but just never got around to it. I will leave that for the next care taker! Thanks!

@SqeakyToy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I agree about the exhaust tips. I like the aftermarket wheels though.

@gupman62

Жыл бұрын

Yes..the exhaust tips look a little ghetto..still a beautiful ride and I would still be proud to drive it regardless.

I grew up in Oldsmobile 98’s, joined the Air Force and only bought Oldsmobile’s myself..I have my parent’s last Oldsmobile, an ‘87 Touring Sedan

In my early teens my family owned a new one which I was allowed to drive once in a great while. The 98 drive like a locomotive on rails before it had radials. It was heavy, smooth riding, had a four speed Hydromatic, and was very powerful.

@NateEll

2 жыл бұрын

Are you sure it was a 4 speed hydromatic and not a 3 speed ?

@nomebear

2 жыл бұрын

@@NateEll I may be wrong about it being a 4 speed, but I felt three distinct modes when I was out drag racing my teen buddies who were driving the families cars. Our 65 Bonneville had a different transmission which was much smoother. One friend's dad owned a Buick Wildcat with two 4 barrels that was a serious contender. There was Cutlass 442 convertible a girl friend owned that could leave rubber at 45 mph. We lived on the south Texas coast, gasoline was cheap, so driving a gas guzzler wasn't a problem. Living on the coast the cars rusted from the topside in no time from the salt air.

@dr650dude

Жыл бұрын

turbo 400 3 speed

Very rare to see a 2 door 98 from this time. Drop dead gorgeous and it has the wire wheels that flatter these cars to no end. And that heavy duty looking sunroof, Wow.

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am currently getting a white one ready

That is one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen.....I'm drooling

@christianbugatticg

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love that body style!

This 98 is absolutely amazing. ‘72 was such a beautiful body style and the color combination is great. My dad was always an Olds guy up to the early 80’s.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This car belongs in a museum!

Wow , not too many around preserved like that . My parents had a few of them - 455 rocket 4 barrel in the hands of a 16 yo in NYC and on the NY state thruway was quite the privilege, or lapse in parental guidance .

@danadamson1709

2 жыл бұрын

i was 16 in high school when my friends older brother would loan him his 1972 Olds with the same motor ..we would pay him 5 bucks to do a brake stand, you couldn't see the car for tire smoke, once the smoke cleared the only thing left were two 100 foot long skid marks. Olds built some great motors

Amazing looking car. The color combination is outstanding. The wire wheel set off the entire car. It really looks like it drove right out of the 70’s.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This Olds 98 is drop dead gorgeous in my favorite color too. I was getting ready to graduate HS that year. Joined the Marines bought a ‘73 Camaro with a longing look at the unaffordable Olds. Then in ‘83 as a hard charging sales guy I finally bought a Silver 1984 Olds Cutlass Supreme Coup. Man that was a gorgeous car too and a great cruiser up and down the NJTPKE. They don’t make em like they used to.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I appreciate the comment!

Amazing vehicle, I had so much fun in my 73 olds 98.

Incredibly near new condition! Impressive Indeed, def brings back memories of my youth... Great Video 👍

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Tires and rims made this car pop!! Moon roof I never saw that style but looks good on this car. Yes Bill I remember our conversation.

@christianbugatticg

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!! Have a Happy 4th!!

@nickynap6238

11 ай бұрын

Bill I try to stay out of trouble but if there're any sometimes I like to start trouble🤪In a good way

Love this olds 98 coupe these cars always had a Cadillac like roofline the 98 olds was Oldsmobiles flagship car very flawless

love the 98 coupe. love the color. love LOVE the fact there is no vinyl roof,,would pop original wheel covers back on.

@markhamrick9078

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree.

When I was a kid, we had the 1972 Custom Cruiser wagon. This car reminds me of it minus the back of course. Beautiful example.

What a beauty! Oldsmobile at its best! 🏁🏁

man that is a beautiful car thank you for taking the time to show it there is nothing like a very nice classic I have a very nice 87 mercury grand marquis I just love old classics thanks again

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!!

Sweet looking ride. Beautiful condition!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Yep, the seats are from a 1975/76 Regency, so much for being original

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Are they?? Can you provide some evidence of that? As far as I know these are what came in the car new. Thanks!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

I have started searching the internet to see if I could clear this up. Looks like that interior was available in a 4 door for 71. I mean it's possible that maybe just the seats were upgraded. Does the rest of the interior seem correct?

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Best guess is just the seats were upgraded. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I learned something new today.

@cluricaun78

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianbugatticg the blue Regency velour interior was only available in 75/76, also you will notice that it has the wider head rests with the clip for the 3 point seat belts in them that came out when the 3 point belts became mandatory in 1974. The 71-73s had a narrower head rest without the shoulder belt clip. Hope those points help in your research :)

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

@@cluricaun78 yes, I will redo this video to disclose that. Sometimes I just miss stuff! Thank you again!

By Far my favorite 98 ...1972 was a great year for cars. I am particularly fond of this models front and rear end. Thanks for sharing!

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

Yes a very sleek and cool car! Thanks!

That is a beauty! Perfect color and the Appliance spokes are perfect on it. Just fantastic. I couldn't bring myself to sell it.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

Great car! Remember it in high school - friends dad bought one. You’re fantastic and it’s a pleasure to watch your videos. I have a ‘78 Mark V, low mileage. New like! Live it!!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Awesone overview of this Olds 98 '72, Christian. The tail shape reminds me of mid 50 cars which had it back then.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that is my dad actually! I do all his videos!

@elmowilson298

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianbugatticg Great, it's good to revive this extinct GM Division on video. Still present in our memories, for sure.

My favorite year of the 1970's Ninety-Eight's, I love the way the headlights look, I like how despite this car has the low compression 455 V8 but it still offers a lot of power and performance, I also love the blue exterior.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I had a green 72 Olds 98 back in 87 then later I had a green 74 and later a yellow 75 Olds 98, love those cars. They were all 4drs, The 74 didn't have a vinyl top but the other two did. And yes they had full spare tires not a donut tire

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I didn't think it came with the compact spare. Not like there isn't enough trunk room!! lol

This brings back memories I had a 71 olds 98 4dr brown with a black vinal top and my interior was black vinal also that was a road car and could run to damn I miss it I kept it well cleaned and did most of the maitanance my self

Back in the day we'd call this a "Cream Puff", beautiful coupe, love the double blue.

Beautiful car, without a doubt! I just never understood how a car could be that long and only have 2 doors, but that was the style back then.......🙂

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

True!

Had a 72 LS , and it definitely lived up to its name ! Funny thing , I was hooked when I heard the stereo . 4 Dr , you could almost get lost inside of it .Love the Coupe !

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

Magnificent car! Reminds me of the ‘76 De Villes I used to own.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My first new car was a white with maroon interior 4 door 98. That car was gorgeous and huge!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

These look AMAZING in white too by the way!

Cars in 72 particularly GM had great looking grills and front ends. In 73 everything changed with obnoxious protruding bumpers.

Dad had one. He had "moved up" from Impala when he "made VP" at his 400 company. He continued to drive 98s until GM destroyed Olds. I remember my brother and I were having lunch at an outdoor table about a decade ago watching some poor kid trying to parallel park a Corolla and he joked that if you learned to drive in a 70s Olds you can parallel park anything made today without needing some gizmo to do it for you. So true.

Oh my goodness this is one beautiful Oldsmobile. WOW. I appreciate your honesty and details of the car.

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@intuitive7274

2 жыл бұрын

@@competitioncarsofficemanag368 I'd be interested in the auction. If you could supply me with the details I'd enjoy the opportunity to participate

That's a beautiful Oldsmobile ive owned 4myself that's a great car

@christianbugatticg

7 ай бұрын

Thanks and Nice!!!

early 70's radios have a problem with the "in windshield" antenna - sometimes a fender antenna does the trick

Love the full size GM's of 71-72 Just beautiful cars IMO Great to go on dates, lots of space in that back seat. LOL Back in the days when you could be relatively safe"parking". LOL

Much thanks to the original owner(s) who lovingly preserved this masterpiece!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You can sure see the Cadillac influence in the side view .

I was lucky enough to win the bid on this beautiful car. Replaced the rims with 1990 Custom Cruiser Oldsmobile rims - looks better now

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

It does look SWEET

Beautiful, thanks for posting!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My father had a 62', 65', 69' 77' and 85' Ninety Eight. Before that also had a 52' and 55' Rocket 88 Olds. Olds is all he bought. The 65' was the Luxury Sedan and was like a Limo on the inside.

Love this car and the non vinyl roof is beautiful and rare. I couldn't deal with the aftermarket wheels.

Beautiful 98! That car has fins!... My very first car was a 1975 Olds Cutlass - exact same colors as the one outside the window at 8:15.

Beautiful car - I had this model. I think the original wheel covers looked better. But, the power and torque from the 1972 engine would beat almost any car off the line.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TN-wo1yy

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would, I had a 74 and that puppy would kick ass. Would float like a cloud while hitting 140. Go ahead ask me how I know. 🤣😎

The Olds 98 is gorgeous for a "72"....but I had a hard time focusing on the car because I kept watching you in those jeans!....pretty hot!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Sorry!

Love those 2 door 'sleds'... What a beauty!! 👍 😎

Nice car. Nice video. Ignore all of the tough a$$ jealous a$$ keyboard gangsters. Your dedication, information and thoroughness is appreciated by genuine car people. There is enough bad energy in this world. Just sit back, shut up or turn off. Love one another. It's easy.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Hey thank you for that! You know I go over every inch of these cars disclosing EVERYTHING I know about them, but still get criticized! lol! I appreciate your kind words!

I was packing my 68 impala my friend is driving a bronze version , any how he toots the horn. It’s a triple trumpet type pretty loud , I turned around he waves. Wow that’s a nice car Then Blaaam ! There was a pinto just parked on the street .Well that 98 olds pushed it like a toy . It was his bosses car . The headlights were dangling the look on his face said it all . I drove to Chanute AFB in Illinois

The Old's 98 is Basically 50 years old, and looks 2 years old if that. A 455 / 4 barrel under the Hood, WOW ! The S/R is slick. Wheels killer !

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks~

Beautiful car but the engine is painted the wrong color. The 455 is supposed to be a metallic blue which is available.

@mitchd949

2 жыл бұрын

It looks like they sprayed it while it was installed?!

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, someone missed the color. Pretty easy fix.

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

@@mitchd949 If you are referring to the overspray on the exhaust manifolds, that is absolutely correct as to how it left the factory. The guy that does my engine bay restorations gets original pics and makes them look as close as possible to the factory specs. The engine block color admittedly was missed. Thanks!

I could watch this all day, lovely 👌😎

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That olds is certainly a beautiful car, my eyes kept darting to the one in front of it that beautiful Lincoln sitting in front of it LOL

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

That Lincoln will be up for sale soon too on Bring a Trailer! Now that car has 1850 UN-DISPUTABLE low low actual miles!! Can't wait to make a video of that one!

So with these cars for sale, reviewed, or bought, coming around recently. Somebody is either a time traveler, or someone was a very good car thief back years ago. This is beautiful.

Frankly, I'd flip a coin between a choice of these 98's or the Electra's from any year. I adore them. Great video

@bernardscheidle5679

2 жыл бұрын

Does it come with a large pimp hat and platform disco shoes?? Golf bag with Tommy gun???

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Bill you found another cream unbelievably!!

@christianbugatticg

11 ай бұрын

Thanks! This one sold a while back. How do you like that sunroof?? Lol! This is the one I told you that I thought the aftermarket sunroof held it back

@nickynap6238

11 ай бұрын

@@christianbugatticg Okay I see but it bad ass car you got an eye for cream puffs

@christianbugatticg

11 ай бұрын

@@nickynap6238 I think I am starting to get the hang of it! Lol

I've owned several of them and I'd really like to see it up close because so many of them have been redone and if you don't know much about them, you could easily be fooled by just looking at one.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Hello! When it goes on Bring a Trailer, which may be as early as tomorrow now, I have about 300 DETAILED pics! Thanks for the interest!!

That is one beautiful car!

Hey folks, after realizing the seats have been upgraded, I will be doing a new video disclosing that. If I know about it I want potential bidders to know about it. Thanks for all the great commentary!

@turbo8454

2 жыл бұрын

I was puzzled by the seats as I owned a '72 like this one. That car had the brocade(sp) cloth. The seats in your car resemble the seats my '76 Regency had.

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

@@turbo8454 yes, turns out these came in the later model Regency models. I actually like them and they are so comfortable

sweet ride,those rims very stylish

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Loved my 1972 Olds 98

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

My father bought that same car in 1972 for my brother and brown fantastic memories, Oldsmobile 98 regency 4dr

Majestic, beautiful Olds!

Gorgeous car!

Damn that car is a beauty and the guy is very Hot as well. Cheers

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Someone commented to call the fashion police on me!! What??? lol!

The seats, though not original, blend very well with the car, even seem to be a good color match, I think they are from a 76 as this looks to be a 76 color. The sunroof in this car is a shame as it would be very difficult to make it right. I worked at a body shop in the mid 70's where we would put factory looking electric sunroofs in vehicles, a sunroof from a later model 98 would have been nice, I think 74 was the first year Olds offered a factory sunroof.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I didn't realize the seats were from a 1974 Regency. Still Olds 98 seats but not 100% correct. I did a NEW video completely disclosing that! The roof, yeah, it will probably turn off a few bidders. I was on the fence but I just HAD to have this car. Thanks!!!!

That is wonderful 98 - if any 76 like it , i love it .

Beautiful car. You should do find a lot of low mileage Oldsmobiles!!

I wish I still had mine. It's was a beautiful car.

nice car to cruise the streets in

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Very rare car, pristine condition. 👍

Love the curved down exhaust tips. That wasn't a sport car so to me those tips look spot on.

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

I wasn't a huge fan of those. I am more of a stock look kind of guy.

@cellpat2686

Жыл бұрын

@@christianbugatticg I like the straight tailpipe look better on muscle cars. I know you probably sold this off already but an Olds 98 coupe from that period is a rare car to see. Thank you for showing it.

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

@@cellpat2686 Sure!! Thank you!

Stunning Ninety Eight 👌

@competitioncarsofficemanag368

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

The back of the car reminds me of the 1963 Cadillac.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

It does! LOVE the fins!

Hi Bill ,👍 Happy Fourth too you guys also

@christianbugatticg

11 ай бұрын

yes sir!!! Stay out of trouble!

@nickynap6238

11 ай бұрын

@@christianbugatticg

How Olds lost its way after making this beauty is a mystery

RV style sunroof will sour many!

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I know, but when I saw the car and the potential it had I couldn't pass! Hoping the next buyer has my same mindset! lol

You did a great job here

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have a 1973 Olds 98 LS that is very solid but needs a repaint. It has a mint black interior and a good black vinyl roof, but I can not stand the factory mustard yellow paint.

ill never forget her. just lay back and blowaway the compitition with looks as well as power. she kept me smilin. this ones super sharp. what gangsta she is,,

I love it! Absolutely friggin love it!!!

I had a 72 98 Olds 4 door. Best cross country vehicle I have ever owned. Could drive it all night long at 90 MPH.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

The ride is amazing!

@c50ge

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianbugatticg When is the auction? I looked on BAT but couldn’t find it.

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

@@c50ge we will announce it once it goes live. We "believe" in less than 2 weeks at this point. We are just in line waiting. Thanks for the interest!

@c50ge

2 жыл бұрын

@@christianbugatticg Any idea when at auction? Buy it now price?

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

@@c50ge Hey sorry, you missed it, it sold for $16500

1972 Olds 98 4 door. Brown with tan vinyl roof, tan interior. Became a man in it on prom night in 1980. Will always hold a special place in my heart.

@christianbugatticg

4 ай бұрын

Love it!

I love how the turn signals follow the contour of the headlight buckets. 1972.

I had a 1972 Delta 88 two door I restored and sold to Charles grant from the New Orleans saints.

Hello everyone! Today is Dec 7th 2021 and I was just informed that the auction on Bring a Trailer for this 1972 Olds 98 WILL start today!! Very excited to see where this one ends up at! I will provide the link shortly as soon as the car goes live! Thanks for all the great commentary and interest!

A Class of its Own ; Not a Cadillac, Not a Buick, That's an Oldsmobile !

God I would give anything for one of these...my grandparents had one green with white interior..mi grew up in that car... would give anything for one

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

Here is one I have up for auction right now! Will be adding walk around and driving videos on Monday! bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-oldsmobile-ninety-eight-2/

Now that’s a trunk 😳 you hide 4 or 5 full grown people in trunk 🤣🤣 I luv ❤️‍🔥old school vehicles simply amazing dammmm he coulda started car up 😼😼

Still prefer the DeVille styling but this is better styled than the Electra, the interior is more luxurious than either of those with the pillowed seat cushons, Buick and Cadillac would follow suit in the next 2 years, those seats also seemed to hold up better with time vs their vinyl - leather counterparts, you just had to be careful not to drop a lighted cigarette on them... For 72 that would have been my pick, a beautiful car!

@christianbugatticg

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

the last of the great GM cars of detroit they dont make them like these no more gm cars today are pure garbage long live the 70s

I saw this channel for the first time today... at home with covid... at 69 it's something... got this crap twice... I exercise daily, on vitamins and in sun .... but baddabing I got this weaponized virus...... this channel brings back great memories...a better time.... how much do these go for??? Is it for the big money boys? Either way it's good to watch......

@christianbugatticg

Жыл бұрын

Hey Mike! Yeah, I got it twice but thank goodness I literally little to no symptoms. I was fortunate. Hope you get through it ok. Most people do! This particular car sold for 16,500 and went to California. Glad you are enjoying.

I have own 73 coupe for 22 years

@christianbugatticg

2 жыл бұрын

nice