1976 Oldsmobile 98 Regency

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  1. jwdtenn

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    Got 15mpg during trip from Memphis but much worse around town.

    Seller did say it floats at 80. Wonder how many revs it was turning at that speed ? Hope they checked the oil level at gas stops. Nice car tho. GM interior designers were on top of their game back then.
     
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    The '75-76 velour interiors were some of the nicest ever made. I still want to locate a decent one and put it in my '71.
     
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    That is nice, and it's that wonderful four-door hardtop body style. Last year for that on any GM full-size.
     
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    Nice looking car. Has a temp tag so I wonder how long he’s owned it. Probably bought it in Memphis. You don’t see them that nice.
     
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    I really like the last of the Long 70's cars.
     
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    Me too. Looked up the specs - comes in at 232.2 inches long. If she floated they would list her as a 19 footer, maybe even a 20.
     
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    my dad had a 75 Imperial that was listed as 231.5 in. He bought it in 77 from his aunt who had bought it new.
     
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    from Wikipedia


    Excluding limousines, the longest American-produced production sedan is the 1973 Imperial LeBaron, at 235.3 in (5,977 mm) long.
     

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