Went pretty damn good. Just pulled my moms 1973 Omega hatchback from her garage. Now the Oldsmobile Omega Two Door Coupe Family Tree. With the Rocket 350, that will be easy! We keep them far apart to prevent cooties and avoid the halitosis. Of course, GM with the 1968 Nova design could have shortened the 2-door wheelbase to the same 108 inches as the Camaro/Firebird and the Corvair while going to 111 inches for the 4-door. Original MSRP N/a. Even had an Olds V-8. As someone previously mentioned here: Price range N/a. It wasnt unpopular but it wasnt as well known as the Chevrolet Nova. 350 4bbl and it had a four-speed (car came from Pennsylvania 74 California cars only had the 3-on-the-tree like my drivers ed 74 Nova or THM. In 1974 a high school classmates dad bought him new Omega 6 cyl with a 3 spd on the floor. No title. read more $5,450 1973 442 The dash has a crack or two but overall things look pretty tidy. For 1985, the Omega was replaced by the N-body Calais. A Nova was a Nova and I wish they would have kept it that way. I suspect that a previous owner put a mild cam in it but never found out for sure, he was in process of moving out of state when I bought it. We always had Chev-Olds or Pontiac-Buick dealers in Toronto, I dont remember any satnd alone Chevy or Olds dealers. I dont get the justification for making a new buyer (or the original owner, for that matter) should have to pay the cost of the licensing fee for any period when the car was stored away and never saw the streets. If you coupled the latter engine with the four-speed, you might have had a somewhat interesting ride. Great; over in this corner we have the Chevrolet lineup. After my father died, I drove it briefly, by then it was starting to rust and on a good day it got all of 13 mpgthen I sold it. Car runs and drives great. Nincompoop ? Irregular The embarrassed salesman knocked a hundred off the price of the car and filled the gas tank up with Amoco White gas. . Scripture Olds in San Rafael, Van Ness Olds in San Francisco, Connell Olds in Oakland. . Cant have that. Hoses Radiator Bushings and Cushions Radiator Cap Radiators Upper Radiator Hoses Water Necks Cowl and Firewall Courtesy Lamp Switch Cowl Side Panel Cowl Vent Repair Kit Coupes were the big sellers in compact class back then. Kind of a lumpy idle too. It was the 70s; as Olds knew all too well, coupes reigned Supreme. Manage Settings all original Oldsmobile omega hatchback ( been in the family for 44 yrs ) never been in a accident, v8 air car, ps/pb, 122000 miles has 5 Oldsmobile rallys, BFGoodrich tires, recent tune up, runs good, has original owners manual & maintenance log, has the original dealer offered floor matts, still has the original metal wiper blades, ( period Again, California may have been different, but my rusty 35 year old memories tell me that these Nova variants were pretty popular here. Gotta love the DMV. . I imagine a similar cover would be required in the X-body car. Here you can see a couple images I posted. Also, 1975 and older cars are exempt from the smog inspections that are required every two years on 1976 and newer models. It and the Buick Apollo were introduced in 1973; the Pontiac Ventura had been introduced in 1971. As far as I know, his folks never found out what we had done. But then the Omega would have been competing in wheelbase and size with the Cutlass. 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega Outer rear wheelhouse, Left Side, Driver Side $114.18 1973-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Toe Board - Right Side SKU: 52-67-73-RH 1973-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Toe Board, 16" x 19". I have a soft spot for an Oldsmobubble, mostly pre-1970. Since GM had the sharpest divisional setup and the most single brand dealerships, their only way to ensure those single brand dealerships remained viable businesses was to give them a the same product slightly differentiated and renamed. Seems like a nifty idea, and was used again on the ill-fated Pontiac Aztek. For 73, Oldsmobile tossed in its entry known as the Omega, and heres an example from that inaugural year, looking oh-so 70ish in its soup green finish. My first car was a 1976 Ventura sedan even with the Pontiac nose and strip tail lights yet it still screamed Nova from the side view. i had the same, in the ventura , same grn I think but hatch (in early 80s). At this point, at least Cadillac was spared having one of these shoved down their dealerships.. center every year to get smog even those it passed every time. Id like to have the post 1975 versions of any of these cars, as they share a lot of suspension pieces with the same era F-bodies; it could be a really fun ride. Shop online & Save up to 40% on original replacement 1978 Oldsmobile Omega Exhaust Springs. Caddy kinda did get one of these shoved down their throat in the form of the Seville, and Buick did also with the Skylark. This awful feature also ended up on the Chevette, first generation S-10, and 88-97 full-sized Chevrolet truck platform. $1,500 . This turns out to have been a prescient move, because OPEC turned off the oil taps in October of . . Excellent project for someone wanting to get into the hobby. Mercedes caught up in aircon and cushy ride before Cadillac caught up in compact size. 1973 Oldsmobile 88 $18,988 Private Seller CC-1526468 1973 Oldsmobile 88 Car has 67,000 original miles. This particular example (complete with a lovely patina) was found on the streets of Lexington, KY. Could it be anything else but a mid-70s X-body, given that not much was (or could be) done to change the Novas chunky C-pillar shape? I do know that dealers outside Chevy wanted these cars some diverse models to sell hence the badge engineering. Keep me in the conversation via email. Free shipping on selected items. I have often read about the CC Effect read about a car here and then see one in the wild within a short amount of time. V ehicle This decal option was canceled in 1974. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Yes, that is the nice part is that there are many parts interchangeable with the Novas, just last week I got this coolant overflow tank from Classic Industries who carries Nova parts. During the 1975-76 model years, the top engine choice was a 350 cu. Each of the GM X-body compacts both 2- and 4-door rode on a 111-inch wheelbase (only one inch less than the A-body intermediate coupes and the 1961-63 F-85/Tempest/Special senior compacts), while Ford used wheelbases of 103 for 2-doors and 109 for 4-doors for Maverick/Comet and Chrysler built its compacts on wheelbases of 111 inches for most Dodge Darts, Plymouth Scamps (and all Valiants from 1974-76) and 108 for Plymouth Dusters, Dodge Demon/Dart Sport and all Valiants through 1973. Become a member to add images to your comments. (4.1 Liter) inline-6 from Chevrolet, until 1977 when it was dropped in favor of the lighter 110hp (82kW) Buick 231 V6. Of course I would pick Oldsmobile to keep due to its history. No Cadillac version ! I even miss the Grand Am a little. Right Side, Passenger Side. Manage Settings Get 1973 Oldsmobile Omega trim level values and reviews. Redding, California. Here at Advance Auto Parts, we work with only top reliable Door Lock Motor product and part brands so you can shop with complete confidence. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. The C-pillar/sloping trunk area of the subject car was way dated by the time this came out made it look like a 68-72 intermediate that shrunk in the wash, not a new car. Price $ 114.65 / pair. The hatchback version has to be the most unusual, but it also is known to have rust issues. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible Delta has zero to do with Olds using the Greek alphabet. Now I read the write-up, comments I guess its the motor~. See, shoved down their throats implies that the corporation imposed these cars on the divisions, and Im really not sure that was the case. The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. A couple of interesting Omega links: The Omega Owners Registry, based on a Pontiac Ventura site,www.pontiacventura.com; andwebspace.webring.com/people/sn/novaessess/SSomega.htm, if youd like to see afew original Omega advertisements. The V and A became S and P for Skylark and Phoenix. None of the Apollo, Omega, or Ventura looked as good as the Nova however. Buicks Yes, IIRC, these cars, and generations of smaller BOP cars yet to come, were in response to dealers griping that they didnt have any product in this size. Im no expert of course, but I know there were some differences. Entdecke For 1973-1974 Oldsmobile Omega Instrument Panel Lamp Socket SMP 89844VJ in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Also, I wanted to point out that the major refresh on these X-bodies was in 1975 (not 1976) with all new greenhouses and (I think) sheet metal. Those things were oddly shaped and did not store well taking up twice the space of hatches without the curves. Oldsmobile-keresked zlete Wisconsinban, 1957 krl. The 2-speed Powerglide transmission was dropped. It looks more like a Buick Apollo than a Cadillac Noville. Has the original Turbo 350 auto transmission. My 73 Delta 88 had plenty of beans so this smaller car should move well. 1974 Oldsmobile Omega Pricing. Omegas first came out as RWD Nova clones in 1973, but could be had with Olds 350 4bbl V8. Approved Used Vauxhall Adam Cars in Innerleithen We have 390 Used Vauxhall Adam Cars listed for Sale, so come and find a competitively priced Vauxhall Adam Innerleithen. This one's a top-of-the-line four-door sedan. But today just after reading this article this morning, look at what I happened to spot in traffic on my lunch break. Without looking at casting numbers, one cannot tell the difference between the 350, 400, & 455 Pontiac engines. Worlds quickest Photoshop mashup I give you the Novallac or the Nova de Ville, or the pre-Cimmaron. We had the hatchback tent too. Nearly 500 pounds more car than some smaller compacts. I dont believe Ive even seen one at a car show. Been garaged its entire life. Accessory brackets are different & only a few pieces will interchange due to the differing deck height. Ditto in the immediate San Francisco Bay Area. Seattle, King County, WA. Details. YoY price change N/a. 1972 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible. You could have your 1973 Omega in one of three styles: a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, or two-door hatchback. Had to go with some costume parts. Thanks for the input Dave. In 1977 things got cloudy. 107,500 Miles. With the exceptions of Chrysler-Plymouth and Lincoln Mercury, but those were intended to be that way from the start. And he was moving along at a good clip, about 70 mph. I worked with a guy that had a 4-speed hatchback Apollo. Crazy as it may sound, I would not touch a thing on the body but it would be stored inside its skin cancer will eventually reach the point of no return if left outside much longer. .foreign or domestic . $19,500 (OBO) Dealership CC-1487446 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado, all original survivor, low mileage, nice original interior, full power V8 . The dealers wanted a car that could be advertised at a low price to get people to the showrooms. Well restoring back to stock doesnt sound like a prudent move. Oh, wait. There were alot of stand-alone Oldsmobile dealerships through the 70s and 80s. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. The omega nameplate derived from the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Thats a pretty handsome interior, eh? Today we see badge engineered cars and wonder how smart people could be so stupid. Was my wedding Car. GM had developed such a formidable reputation in the past decades that everyone expected them to pull the rug out from under the German luxury makers and Japanese economy champions just as they had demolished all earlier competition. First year cars always get me. 1968-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Outer Rocker Panel 2DR, LH $ 59.99; 1968-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Outer Rocker Panel 2DR, RH $ 59.99; 1968-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Outer Rocker Panel 4DR, LH $ 59.99; 1968-1979 Oldsmobile Omega Outer Rocker Panel 4DR, RH $ 59.99; 1973 Oldsmobile Omega DRIVER SIDE INNER ROCKER PANEL ASSEMBLY w/KICK PANEL SUPPORT $ 150.19 Not saying I agree. I was not sad to see it go. Of course anything related to an Oldsmobile is collectible since they dont even make that brand anymore. This is my 1975 Oldsmobile Omega with a Buick 350 V8. If your car was originally licensed in say, January and you fail to license it for a while and you decide to license it again say in October, you have to pay for the time that lapsed since January and the plate is therefore only good for November and December for the year you re-license it and one additional year, rather than for the entire 2 years licenses are normally good for. Loved it and would like to find one just like it in Canada. In this size category, 2-doors outsold 4-doors in most brands by 2:1 or 3:1. Mo . It was a nice original car that had a 350 Olds 4-barrel. She never, for not even a moment, considered one of these. 2 Door Automatic. I have seen badging on the Novas and Venturas by the rear side window that would say hatchback if it was a hatchback model. MTN . The best part is, our Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Door Lock Motor products start from as little as $51.23. I guess 1 would have to put a Nova nose on this? This car makes me want to regress back to my teen years. This car was the top of the X-body line along with Buick's Apollo and Skylark, having more luxury trimming, more noise insulation, rear anti-roll bars, and other features not found on the Chevrolet Nova. I figure by the time my son is my age, there should be very few of these on the road with the value going up on account of the limited numbers still in existence and the extra options that you mentioned we have. Just about, GMs engine consolidation program hadnt started yet so there was still some brand identity, but not a lot. I didnt mean to say that the x-body was unpopular, but Ive read on the internet that some people felt the Omega might not have been as popular amongst the 4 x-body options, (Nova, Ventura, Apollo, Omega). I like to imagine that theyre looking at a map and hes softly whispering I told you so in her ear. It was off to the Pontiac dealer for a Luxury LeMans. This example has suffered some of those rust issues, unfortunately. It was being piloted by a guy and gal (I assume a married couple) in their 60s. Theres one for every make. There were also 53 "Doctor Oldsmobile Omega" built in 1973. Thinks Add to Cart. Real Cadillac engines were this way also: a 1980 368 engine is externally identical to its big brother 425, 472, & 500 engines. You could have your 1973 Omega in one of three styles: a two-door coupe, four-door sedan, or two-door hatchback. Only 77,469 Omegas were built in '82, with 53,926 in 1983 and 52,986 in swan-song 1984. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Agreed on the looks, Id take this one over a 73 Nova for sure. No one escapes malaiseit was a deadly disease. DVID #: 73OL2775C; Make: Oldsmobile; Model: Omega; Year: 1973; Body Type: Style: 4 Door Sedan; Lot: Casa Grande; Price: Call to see if your part is still on the vehicle; Contact Us At 800-905-8024. (wait, Im bragging about living in an area where vehicles get horribly rusty?!) Oldsmobile Omega 1973, Door and Window Crank Handle Washer Set by Goodmark. For sale! But at least its only going for what the horribly rusted out Chevies you see here should go for. Interesting car..I purchased it from the original owner who was a banker looking for sports sedan. And a Rocket 350 :thumbup: 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (Brochure). 63,500 ; Waterloo, IA ; 5 years ; ebay.com; They dont make em like that anymore. Buy it, put Cragars and white letter tires on it, put big stripes across the top of it and just have fun cruisin without worrying about the value and originality and all that. 14 miles north of downtown Indianapolis, IN 317-688-XXXX 1974 Oldsmobile Omega ENGINE: 350 CID V8 BODY:2DR TRANSMISSION: 4-Spd Auto EXTERIOR COLOR: Blu more. 3. Ford and Mopar get a pass with their badge engineered compacts, but GM is derided? All other V8 engines received the standard 2-barrel version. Body styles mirrored that of the Nova, including a 2-door coupe, 3-door hatchback, or a 4-door sedan. I passed it on the highway and could not mentally conjure exactly what model and year and I click on CC and here it isuncanny. Entirely Rebuilt engine at 91,000 miles Engine 454 Rocket. 3. Not currently runn . I gave it to my son in Murfreesboro, TN, to restore. The seller has included a few underside photos which is great. (IIRC, that was one of the Aztek selling points, the tent. You'll find new or used products in Floor Mats, Carpets & Cargo Liners for 1973 Oldsmobile Omega on eBay. Popular Cars for Sale. Many people neglect their vehicles, and let them get into a very dilapidated condition mechanically, and then blame the State for their own neglectful (non existent) maintenance and upkeep. OEM Design: Landau Tops are made with the highest quality Haartz Vinyl Roof Topping materials. Aside from the standard and Brougham models offered of the duration of production, sportier models were also offered. Reply. Its just one of those bodystyles that work much better as a 2dr. $12,500. The Seville shell would have been more appropriate for an Olds or a Buick, as they traditionally used a different (bigger) shell to the Chevy or Pontiac. Yet as an independent business owner, dealers had to defend the status quo and resist franchise law changes or see their own businesses victimized by the changing market. The lone V8 was Oldsmobile's 5.7L (350 cid) "Rocket" V8, which had a 4-speed manual as standard with the 3-speed automatic optional. Brochure Outtake: Front Door or Rear? Notably, the sportier models were available with both the L4 and V6 engines.[2]. 74 GTO was on the Nova Chassis. Model - Of course people installing 455s into Omegas probably werent too concerned about the A/C box to begin with. IF they had given the 4drs a longer wheelbase ( like Ford did with the Torino and Maverick) I might think differently. 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass For $9,900. Too bad GM didnt use vinyl-covered metal trim like they did on some of their earlier vehicles. Take it or leave it but we would sell the entire assembly at the back glass only price. (5.7 Liter) V8 from GM's Buick division. It saw few changes through its life being limited mostly to the front end (with three different grille designs) and to the rear lights, changing the number of lenses through the years. 1977 Oldsmobile Toronado. American Brands: AMC, Jeep and All Others, Tractors, Lawn Mowers, Off-Road Equipment, Pontiacs pioneering badge-engineering of the Chevy Nova, webspace.webring.com/people/sn/novaessess/SSomega.htm. Rust can appear even in Kentucky, although Im not sure if that speaks more to weather conditions in the upper South or GMs build quality. Given the rust in the rear Id strip this interior bare just to make sure that things were copacetic with the floor pans. 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Convertible Rocket 455 V8 250-HP Dual Exhaust Turbo-Hydra-Matic. Cant recall ever seeing Olds and Pontiac paired together here in NJ, only Olds/Chevy or Olds/Cadillac. But hey, it does have Cragar S/S wheels! Ask any dealer if they wanted to try and sell the Omega, and Ill be the answer was no. Sign up for our free daily email and youll never miss another find: Giant Drop-Top: 1969 Mercury Marquis Convertible. We had a 68 Mercury pickup that the dealer put badges on both sides of the hood, the truck was gone after 2 years but I remember lots of cars with sheetmetal rusted through where a dealer badge had been. My family always had a Pontiac in the driveway but only one Oldsmobile so I guess Im biased and would prefer the Pontiac brand to have not been discontinued and they would have come out with a more retro GTO. It even borrowed the Nova's dashboard, but Olds added woodgrain trim to it for a more upscale look. I didn't even get a good look at it. I remember looking at these at the local dealer, and thinking at 9 years old that this was pretty cool. It was a great first car until the rear axle snapped. Original MSRP N/a. The X-body Omega, like its rebadged variants (the Chevrolet Citation, Pontiac Phoenix and Buick Skylark), proved fairly trouble-prone early on, necessitating a number of government-mandated recalls for braking problems, fluid leaks and suspension issues.