Minneapolis Street Sighting: Oldsmobile Delta 88

Usually, I don't bother to reshoot cars unless I like them, or if something drastic has changed. Fortunately, this example of a relatively decent Oldsmobile sedan fell into the first category. I first shot this prime specimen of one of Detroit's largest sedan back in 2008. Amazingly, three years time hasn't done much in the way of damage, let alone rust. Honestly, this big Oldsmobile is a testament to how well the steel of yesteryear stands up to today's roads, as well as terrible drivers.
Sure, it has the usual minor spots of rust, and the front bumper has a few battle scars, but honestly, what's not to expect? All the hubcaps are there, the Oldsmobile scripts are still in place, and the trim is for the most part, all complete. The paint? Yeah, it's faded, but this big Delta is pushing four decades old. How can you not expect the paint to be in showroom shape? I'm just stunned that not only has it survived, it's survived pretty well.
As I've repeatedly hammered into my readers, I think the 1970s were the best time for Detroit cars besides the obvious 1950s era cars. You had scripts for badges, funky details that stood out from other manufacturers, interesting (and sometimes grotesque) color and trim choices, and best of all, cars had personality.
This Oldsmobile may not be the prettiest thing on the block, but dammit, it has character. Let's see your beige Corolla match THAT!