It's always amazing when you stumble across a classic car that has
the American Muscle look that we are all so familiar with, but as
you do your homework, you unveil a time in automotive history that
is just simply forgotten. Point in case, the two year only SX
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supremes.
In 1970, muscle car buyers were starting to feel the grip from not
only rising gas prices, but also insurance companies that were
raising premiums and rates for owning a V8 gas guzzler. So the
manufacturers of GM decided to build a loop-hole into their cars by
offering a SS Monte Carlo, or Pontiac with an SJ option on their
Grand Prix. Oldsmobile was no different and starting in 1970 they
offered buyers a way to get the big 455 that was typically reserved
for the 442 by creating a SX option on their Cutlass line. The
program was short lived however and only 1970 and 1971 offered the
SX option.
This stunning black 1971 Cutlass Supreme SX is one of these rare
cars. In 1970, 7,197 SXs left the factory. However, in 1971 only
2,177 SX's were produced. Of those, 1,827 built were the SX coupes.
Which means, only 357 SX convertibles were produced in 1971. This
is one of the rare 357.
Originally leaving the factory in Viking Blue. This SX received a
full frame-off restoration in the late 2000s before being covered
in a gorgeous black paint scheme with white stripes, white interior
and white top. Today it sits with only 4300 miles since the
comprehensive restoration. In May of 2017 it received a nearly
$6,000 re-freshening which included new springs and shocks, new
bushings, new brakes, new fluids throughout, new gaskets, repaired
dual-gate shifter, new fuel lines, repair of all vacuum lines and
AC system, fix horn, new 180 thermostat, new air filter, fix power
window switch, new battery and new coolant.
Under the hood you'll find the original numbers matching 455 Rocket
V8 and the numbers matching TH400 automatic transmission with his
and hers shifter that sends power to a 12-bolt rear with the '71
correct 3.08 rear gear. Inside you'll find a gorgeous white bucket
seat interior that includes a ton of power options. Not only will
you find Power Steering, Power Brakes and tilt wheel, but you'll
also appreciate the Power Windows, Power Convertible Top, Tic-Toc
Tac (functioning), and Air Conditioning - Which is blowing
ice-cold!
Whether you are looking for the rare car to add to your collection
or a genuine early 70's muscle car with an amazing story, this is
the car for you! Call today at 704-663-0432 or send us an email at
[email protected] today to find out more information. We can
help with financing options and shipping!
DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES:
Owner's Manual
Receipts from re-freshening in May of '17.
Various Restoration photos
Original Build/broadcast sheet
Membership into the SX455 registry
QUICK FACTS:
1 of only 357 SX convertibles built in 1971
1 of only 2177 total SX's built in 1971
Numbers Matching 455ci V8
Numbers Matching TH400
12-Bolt Rear with correct 3.08 gear
White bucket seats
Power Windows
Power Steering
Power Brakes
A/C
Tilt Wheel
His/Hers Gate Hurst Shfiter
Tic-Toc Tac (Functioning)
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning YES
Heater YES
Speedometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge YES
Temperature Gauge YES
Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer YES
Wipers YES
Horn YES
Radio YES
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights YES
Turn Signals YES
Runs & Drives YES
