1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale $21,995
| 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass $21,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $21,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | La Vergne, TN |
| Details: |
No one says sporty and luxurious as nicely as Oldsmobile. That especially true for this 1968 Olds Cutlass Holiday hardtop coupe with shining red paintand#44; a comfortable interiorand#44; and the right drivetrain upgrades to the numbers-matching V8. Add in an affordable priceand#44; and you know this is a great deal. The Olds A-bodies went though a redesign in 1968 to make them the look like the longestand#44; widestand#44; and sleekest car on the road. And the flared fendersand#44; rounded rearand#44; and long pillarless Holiday hardtop silhouette of this coupe makes it an unbeatable classic. Plusand#44; no one did a better job of rear bumper integration in the 60s than Oldsmobile. Up front the era of extra wide cars is showcased on two sets of headlights with so much space in-between that you can fit a horizontal parking light. And that S badge in the center is correct because these coupes were technically the Cutlass S model that designated the sporty shorter wheelbase than the sedans. This personality is highlighted further with the power bulge hoodand#44; bold red paintand#44; great dual black stripesand#44; and polished aftermarket wheels. Youre once again reminded of Oldsmobiles dual sport and luxury mission the moment you open the door. There are plenty of classics with a muscle car friendly black interiorand#44; but the Olds patterns distinct texture and stitching instantly attracts attention. This coordinates nicely with the carpetsand#44; side panelsand#44; and dash for a nice total presentation. This might be Oldsmobiles intermediate size coupe in the 60sand#44; but in todays world that means you have room to carry up to five family and friend with room to spare. But even if its just youand#44; this Cutlass doesnt disappoint. You get the factory three-spoke sports steering wheeland#44; and beyond that is a nice tri-pod gauge setup. Oldsmobile people know that a Rocket 350 cubic-inch motor is something very special. Olds manufactured their own V8 engines during this era. With a different construction than the more famous Chevyand#44; they prove just as indestructible in the real world but with a smoother delivery. It has a distinctive sound all its ownand#44; a sophisticated undertone that makes this V8 hypnotic. You hear it perfectly thanks to the kind of good maintenance over the years that keeps it running true and firing up on command. This is the original numbers-matching powerplantand#44; and its nicely presented with gold paint on the block and a lot of correct components. But you can also spot plenty of great upgrades like the air cleanerand#44; Edelbrock valve coversand#44; and alternator all presented in chrome. Plus with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetorand#44; Performer 350 intakeand#44; and Hooker headersand#44; the V8 has substance to back up all its flash. And the improvements dont end there. This is set up to be a true drivers classicand#44; so theres been an investment in components like a 700R4 four-speed automatic with a highway-friendly overdrive. Plusand#44; theres newer rear axleand#44; stabilizing armsand#44; Sensatrac shocksand#44; and newer front sway bar bushings. Add in power steeringand#44; front disc brakesand#44; and BF Goodrich tiresand#44; and this is a great classic for taking out any day. A classic Olds coupe with a terrific presentation and all the right driving upgrades. So you know at this priceand#44; this Cutlass will be leaving us soon. Call today!!! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 15.0% below market avg. What's this? |