Vehicle Description
There are still plenty of affordable cars out there that give you
something different while remaining instantly familiar. Take this
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass, for example: it's still one of the
best-looking cars of the era, but with that cool paint job and
oversized rolling stock, it takes on an entirely new personality.
Yet it still retains all the things that make these cars favorites:
V8 power, a comfortable interior, and outstanding value.
The bright candyapple red paint is a high-visibility choice, but
we're getting the impression that getting noticed is entirely the
point of this Olds. Adding some silver stripes gives it a neo-442
look and anyone who is an Oldsmobile fan will notice the
performance image and find it familiar. It's important to note that
none of the factory body panels have been altered, not even the
hood, but with nice workmanship and detailing, it definitely has
the right look. Fit and finish are good all around, and while it
shows signs of use, there's still no getting around the fact that
this car gets noticed. All the factory trim is in place, and we
especially like the way the side stripes frame the Cutlass emblems
on the front fenders. Up front, the grilles are a little loose, but
there's also a nice bumper, while out back, the familiar Oldsmobile
taillights make the perfect complement for the twin exhaust pipes
underneath. It's hard not to like the way this car looks.
The interior is a bit more traditional, starting with black vinyl
buckets that are a rather rare find in a '71 Olds. A factory center
console is another nice addition, and it has been fortified with a
custom B&M shifter for the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
as well as a set of auxiliary gauges under the dash. A grant GT
steering wheel hangs on the original column, and the primary gauges
are factory-issue as well. An upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/CD stereo
system works with amplifiers in the trunk to fill the interior with
sound in a rather impressive way. The carpets are in good condition
and the door panels echo the vertical pleats used on the seats for
a cohesive look. Like all Oldsmobiles, there's a good-sized trunk,
which includes some stereo equipment but still has plenty of room
for your gear.
There was a good pile of money spent recently on the Rocket 350
cubic inch V8 under the hood, giving it great road manners and that
traditional Oldsmobile feel. An Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor lives
on the factory intake manifold for a little extra snap and chrome
valve covers and matching air cleaner dress things up a bit. The
block wears correct Oldsmobile Gold engine enamel that really
stands out in the all-black engine bay, and there's a giant
radiator up front. Long-tube headers lead to a mellow-sounding dual
exhaust that's just about right for an Olds, and you'll note that
the underside is quite clean for being mostly original. The
suspension has been tweaked a bit to clear those giant wheels, but
it goes down the road quite well and doesn't wander, and don't
worry, the legendary Oldsmobile ride quality isn't totally lost
with those big hoops. It's a trade-off we'll gladly make, because
those 22-inch Pinnacle wheels and 255/30/22 tires give it an
awesome stance.
Not expensive, this is an Oldsmobile that gets a lot of things
right. It really pops with that beautiful red paint and the stance
is hard to ignore. Call today!