Today my dad bought a new car (new to him anyway). It's a 1985 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale Brougham LS (quite a mouthful, huh? ) To those who don't know much about this model, it's basically a luxury version of the Chevrolet Caprice.

It was owned by an old man who bought it brand new and has only 120,000 miles on it, plus no rust or dents anywhere. It's a really cool car, and I look forward to using it when my dad isn't

Another cool thing about this car is that it was built right here in our own town of Lansing, Michigan. By purchasing this car, he's stimulating our local economy!

@coopey - feel free to add the first two images to your car blog

I remember these being very common when I was a kid, you basically never see them in Toronto anymore.

They're not at all uncommon here in Lansing becuase this is Olds-town and they were built here. Though most of them aren't quite as nice as this one is.

nice choice 'dad of taxiguy'. Very luxurious. What has he swapped it for?

It's going to be more of a spare car. He's not getting rid of anything else at the moment.

Nice original car, you should take care of it and store it covered and dry.
Does is have rust-conservation inside body and chassis? If not, you should make it. The money for that is a good investment in the future.

Wow, you guys can always find old cars in great shape like that. Restore them all, and they can be worth lots in the future.

If the car is in very good, original condition, a restoration is not necessary. It would be even worse und let the value go down, if you would do it.
A good original is always much better.

Gosh Max how do you just do it?!! you guys can always find old cars in great shape, another thing i imagine is that in your place car insurance prices must be laughable, because you have quite a car park there!

Don't worry, you have the same chances.
It's just a question of patience, good connections and a bit luck. But much money isn't neccessary. Than sooner or later you will find everything, you ever were looking for.

Just try it by yourself.

If you don't put a car in registration, you don't have to pay taxes and insurance for it. Then you cat let it stand around on your private property until eternity.

Yes whenever i can afford it though i look for cars all the time, as a pastime but the prices in here are enver that low sadly.



Oh dear Ingo and the point of that is...? in Max's case it is odd because he has all his cars riding, so he pays for all the cars he has, whichever that number is

Very nice car

Well, about the insurance and registration, we only have it on the two Camrys, my Dodge, and this one since those are the ones we drive often. My dad doesn't have any on the two Volkswagens becuase they mostly sit in the garage. If he does decide to start driving them around like he does sometimes in the summer, he simply puts the insurance back on and takes it off when he's done with it for the season. The rates are between 300-600 dollars per year, depending on the car. I think the '85 Camry is lowest at just under 300 dollars and my Dodge is the highest (since it is by far worth the most) at around 600 dollars. Not sure on the price of the Olds yet, we have yet to find out.

Thats still really cheap for insurance, not sure of ours, nut I know when I get my car it will be in th thousands (I'm a high risk driver).

I was once looking at a Ford Probe, around $5,000. It's insurance, for an 18 year old (how old when you get liscne)-$6,500. Thats why so many cars arn't insured, as it is to much. most people just have 3rd party.

When it comes to beginner drivers, many parents put their kids on their insurance policy. Insurance for me in no cheaper than $1200 per year at the lowest on full coverage. We have Triple A. Taxiguy, with your insurance, is it full or half coverage?

My Dodge is in my father's name so it is cheaper. It's the only car that has collision (since it is the only one that is worth a good amount) and all the others have the minimum requirement.

I know, it baffles the hell out of me. Whenever I finally decide to retire from work, and I start loosing interest in traveling about, I’ll be sure to contact Max to help me find a classic car (as owning a classic is one thing I want after I retire, to keep me busy)

Well, it's hardly a classic, I mean it's much too new. But I know what you mean...

That is a beautiful car.