Vehicle Description
If you like your muscle cars a little more grown up than the usual
Chevelles and winged GTOs, then you've probably already considered
Oldsmobile. Cars like this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass offer the same
big engine thrills as those other models but with more polish and
sophistication. This one also packs a gorgeous interior, a
strong-running 455 cubic inch V8, and a subtle, sophisticated look
that will set it apart everywhere it goes.
For an adult's car, this hardtop has a very elegant look and the
burgundy paint is a big part of it. It's older but fairly well done
and the color will elicit questions at fueling stops about what
color it might be, as onlookers seem to be taken with the big,
burgundy coupe. Crisp body lines are a highlight of the 1968
Cutlass, and the sharp crease running along the tops of the fenders
make a subtle yet effect styling statement. Finish quality is
decent, with a final finish that shines up beautifully and looks
great going down the road but it's not so perfect that you'll be
afraid to drive it. Oldsmobile designers weren't afraid to use
chrome, even on their top performance model, so the bumpers, the
grille surround, and side trim are all bright metal that sparkles
against the darker paint. This car also has a nice-fitting black
vinyl roof that's seldom seen, but now that you've had a look, it
really works well, doesn't it?
The basic black interior is the jewel in this car's crown, a
beautifully finished driver's compartment that shows you why you
should own an Oldsmobile instead of a Chevy. Rich materials and
handsome pleated patterns make it look far more luxurious and
expensive than its price would suggest and the work was done quite
recently so it's in excellent condition. The seats and door panels
are soft high-quality vinyl and the carpets are new, and the fresh
4-spoke steering wheel looks awesome. The factory gauges cover only
the bare minimum, so a set of under-dash auxiliary gauges were
installed and there's a factory-installed AM/FM radio just above
them; dig those knobs! This car also includes ice cold factory A/C,
which still uses R12 for best results. The trunk is outfitted with
a correct mat and full-sized spare.
You couldn't get a 455 in a 1968 Cutlass, but it fits pretty well.
Yanked from a full-sized 1969 Olds, it was rebuilt to stock specs
about 5000 miles ago. UP top there's a W30 dual-snorkel air cleaner
and HEI ignition, and even in stock form, an Olds big block is a
formidable machine. With plenty of torque, moving the big coupe is
effortless, and rather than pinning you back with explosive
acceleration, this one moves like an electric locomotive with a
feeling of inevitability about it. It's also bulletproof reliable,
so you shouldn't be afraid to hit the road with this Cutlass. The
underside is a bit scruffy but shows no critical issues and nothing
is hidden, so there will be no surprises. Long-tube headers feed a
Flowmaster dual exhaust system and the TH400 3-speed automatic
transmission just shrugs off the power running through it.
Color-matched Rallye II wheels look right on just about any
Oldsmobile of the period, including this Cutlass, and they wear
fresh 225/70/14 blackwall radials for a performance look.
We like this car a lot. It's attention-getting without being too
flashy and it backs it up with solid performance. There's a lot
invested here but the price could be considered a bargain. Call
today!