1972 Ninety-Eight | ||
| Whats new for '72: '72 Ninety-Eight's were facelifted '71s. Most of the changes took place at the front of the car where there was a new header panel. Beefier bumpers were used front and rear to comply with new government regulations. Louvers for the flow-thru ventilation were moved to the door jambs. A limited edition Regency model was available to commomorate Olds' 75th Anniversary 
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| Biggest News: 1972 was Oldsmobile's 75th anniversary. To commemorate, Olds teamed up with Tiffany's to create a limited edition sedan called Regency. The Regency was available only as a hardtop sedan. It featured exclusive gold paint and a special Tiffany clock in the dash. 2650 Regency's were available. | ||
| Standard Engine | 455 V8 4bbl. | |
| Optional Engine(s) | none | |
| Standard Transmission | 3-speed Turbo Hydra-matic | |
| Optional Transmission(s) | none | |
| Exterior Dimensions | Coupe/Sedan | |
| Overall length (in.) | 232.2 | |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 127.0 | |
| Luggage cap. (cu. ft.) | 22.0 | |
| Fuel tank (gals.) | na | |
| Interior Dimensions | Coupe | Sedan |
| Headroom f/r | na | na |
| Legroom f/r | na | na |
| Shoulder room f/r | na | na |
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| Identifying a '72: Besides 1976, this was the only year the parking lamps weren't located in the bumper. Trunk mounted louvers for the flow through ventilation system are also exclusive to '71. | ||
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