Vehicle Description
It's always nice to come across a solid, well-dressed classic
Cutlass. Introduced in the early '60s, they rapidly became sought
after muscle cars, combining performance-centric drivetrains with
sporty styling and generous interior space to accommodate back seat
passengers in comfort. This 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is a fine
example of the model in its vintage heyday. It still features its
original V8 under the hood and it looks sharp and drives great.
The Pearl White paint this Olds now wears provides a very nice
look. It shows no signs of oxidation and the pearl texture really
adds depth and makes this classic come alive when exposed to the
sun. Those broad stripes running the lengths of the hood and deck
lid add just the right late-'60s styling sensibility and from every
angle, this Cutlass has a road-ready appearance - the front and
rear bumpers are straight and unblemished, the array of chrome trim
is all intact and presents well, and the glass on all sides of the
cabin is nice and clear, with the front and rear windshields
surrounded by solid rubber seals. Oldsmobile took its venerable
muscle car through a restyling just a year before this '69 debuted,
giving the car a more refined overall appearance with a
semi-fastback rear roofline and equipping the front split grille -
nearly a trademark for the model at the time - with more aggressive
vertical bars on each side. Size-wise, the Cutlass strikes a great
balance - it's trim enough to present an agile appearance and yet
features a generously sized wheelbase for a smooth ride and plenty
of room inside.
The black vinyl interior sports its original configuration and
while it does show some signs of use, it still offers a nice
classic driving environment in its present state. The front buckets
sport a patch or two here and there but are very comfortable and
their frames look to be arrow-straight, making any upgrades you
might decide to do that much easier. The center console sitting
between them is in good form as is and was likely added fairly
recently, as was the carpeting below, judging from its fresh
appearance. Cutlasses of this era sported well-appointed, stylish
dash areas, as the one here ably illustrates with its array of
burlwood grain accents that sit underneath a straight, uncracked
dash pad. The original gauges are easily readable, all control
knobs sit securely in place and an AM/FM/CD stereo has been
seamlessly installed in the center of the dash to attend to your
audio needs. The trunk area is every bit as spacious as you'd
expect and it's in good order, with a full size spare sitting
inside and a fresh expanse of gray carpeting lining its floor.
Underneath the hood, the original 350 V8 is still on hand and it
continues to perform well, firing up quickly when called upon and
running strong. It's now equipped with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carb
and teams with what is likely the original 2-speed Powerglide
transmission to make up an authentically vintage yet solidly
functioning drivetrain. This classic features both power steering
and power brakes with discs up front, so it navigates easily and
comes to dependable, low-effort stops, as it rolls on a set of 14"
stock Oldsmobile wheels with fresh centers that are wrapped in
blackwall radial tires. The undercarriage below looks very solid
for any classic, let alone one that's nearly a half century
old.
This 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass is loaded with vintage charm and it's
a strong driver. Call today!