Vehicle Description
With a sleek design, original V8 power, A/C interior, and that
ideal vintage atmosphere, this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S is a
head-turning classic offered for quite a nice price.
You're looking at ground zero for a styling revolution. 1968 was a
new design for the Cutlass, and the sporty short-wheelbase "S"
models got a swoopy Holiday Hardtop option. This was a design
revolution that perfectly combined Oldsmobile's premium image with
plenty of performance flair. It's arguably one of the best classic
car designs ever with the fastback profile, a hint of flying
buttress, and chrome bumpers that integrate nicely into the overall
design. You can see it so well on this example because it has been
treated with the right respect. It was sold brand new only a few
hours new from our showroom, and a half-century later, it has only
averaged about 1,600 miles annually. It's this good care why the
sheetmetal is so straight, and you can close the doors with
authority. Plus, there have been some nice investment along the
way. There was a professional respray of the factory-correct
Scarlet Red to keep this looking bold, and the same goes for the
upgrade to polished American racing Torq Thrust wheels.
The interior is highly original and quite sharp-looking. Parchment
color on the seats nicely showcase the intricate pattern. And the
door panels do the same. This has plenty of room for family and
friends, and you can keep them all comfortable (even when all the
windows are down on this pillarless hardtop) thanks to the
cold-blowing factory air conditioning. While the original AM radio
is on display to keep the vintage atmosphere, your real tunes are
coming from a modern AM/FM/CD stereo tucked away under the seat. So
this is great for cruising all day long.
Oldsmobile people know that the Olds 350 cubic-inch motor is
something very special. They manufactured their own V8 engines
during this era. Olds had a different construction than the more
famous Chevy, and they have a terrific reputation for robustness.
So it's great to see the numbers-matching motor still in place. Not
only is that bright golden block original, but the two-speed
automatic is belied to be as well. This has a four-barrel
carburetor, dual exhaust, and likely a mild cam. That gives an
extra hint of performance, but this Cutlass coupe never loses its
Oldsmobile smoothness. Add in power steering and the grip of modern
Kumho tires, and this is remains an easy all-around driver.
The sale comes with some nice paperwork, including the original
warranty card, line card, owner's manual, and other documentation.
This is a bright and significant classic offered for a great price,
so don't miss your chance. Call now!