1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale $12,995
| 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass $12,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $12,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
Its safe to say that we like the unusual cars around hereand#44; and while a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass coupe isnt particularly rare or strangeand#44; the color combinationand#44; the ownership historyand#44; and the great preservation all make this a car that tells a great story. Purchased new in 1971 by a police chief in Georgia for his wifeand#44; it remained as a one-owner car until 2012. By that timeand#44; it was a little tiredand#44; so it received a repaint in its original code 42 Palm Green which is a period-perfect color that gives the Olds a brightand#44; cheerful disposition. The clean lines of the Oldsmobile are every bit as attractive (perhaps more so) than a comparable Chevelleand#44; with great proportions and that cool kick-up behind the doors that makes it look sporty. There are a few signs of use and age throughoutand#44; but thats something to be expected from a car thats mostly originaland#44; even one thats led an easy life like this one has. Things like the headlight bezels and grille are a bit discolored by ageand#44; but thats an easy fix in an afternoon with a can of paintand#44; and the important stuff like the sheetmetal underneath and the panel gaps are excellent. Both the front and rear bumpers have bright chrome that still looks very good and were particularly pleased with the fact that this car doesnt have a vinyl roofand#44; making for a very clean profile. The all-original interior is showing some ageand#44; but were not sure whether it needs to be replaced. Youll never duplicate the complex patterns and funky fabricsand#44; so maybe its best to leave things alone. Its still comfortable and the look is just right with the Palm Green paint job. As an Oldsmobileand#44; you get all the usual features plus upgrades like factory A/C (which is still cold and still uses good old R12 refrigerant) and a tilt steering columnand#44; so it feels a lot more upscale than a Chevy. Woodgrained panels on the doors and dash help break up all the green and the carpetsand#44; which are also originaland#44; offer just the right combination that was high fashion in 1971. The back seat shows more fading than the frontand#44; but otherwise its in good order and none of your friends will complain about hanging out back there. And the trunk still carries its original mat and what might very well be the original spare tire assembly with jack. Oldsmobiles Rocket V8 displaced 350 cubic inches and makes all kinds of great V8 sounds on the road. Its quite original under the hoodand#44; but you can see that its been nicely maintained if not detailed on a regular basis. Thats factory Oldsmobile Gold paint on the engine itself and the factory decals are still clinging to most of the components under the hoodand#44; and a day spent giving it a deep cleaning would pay big dividends. It starts easily and has a muscular V8 idle and given the coupes relatively light weightand#44; it feels quick and easy to drive around town. A TH350 3-speed automatic spins the stock 10-bolt rear end and the recent dual exhaust system makes for an entertaining soundtrack no matter what youre doing. Standard steel wheels with hubcaps are the right look and carry 215/75/14 Goodyear whitewall radials that still have a lot of life left in them. Not flashyand#44; not rareand#44; but this Olds is solidand#44; cleanand#44; and lots of V8 fun for not a lot of money. Theres still something to be said for affordable funand#44; and this car delivers. Call today! |
| Analysis: | Good Deal, 52.0% below market avg. What's this? |