Vehicle Description
There's just something great about the 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass
convertible. They have one of the best designs of the era from a GM
division that provided both speed and luxury. With a strong,
numbers matching 350 V8 and a quick shifting 4-speed, the only
thing surprising on this feature-filled drop top is the low
price.
Bright Yellow and black stripes look perfect on this Olds. This
"look at me" hue highlights the sophistication of the '60s era Olds
that goes beyond horsepower. The blend of performance and luxury
that Oldsmobile offered is embodied in this Cutlass ragtop. The
body is sporty, with dramatic curves, flared fenders, and a
handsome front end that was instantly recognizable as being from
the rocket division. It's not aggressive or over-blown, but rather
has a look that the factory would approve of. This is an upscale
muscle car with a solid, but not perfect, paint job that looks
fantastic when this convertible is bombing down the road. It does
indulge in black sport stripes and a couple "442" badges, which on
this car just adds to the chic appearance because they coordinate
so well with the black vinyl top and interior. But what really
makes this convertible so attractive is everything fits together
exactly the way the factory assembled it more than four decades
ago. Even the chrome is still decently bright, although q small
investment in tis department would really spruce things up a bit
and provide a wonderful contrast. All-in-all, this is a very
handsome muscle car.
Choosing a black interior with the yellow paint was the right
decision, and that's why it came from the factory in this factory
code 930 black vinyl. The front buckets have been upgraded to
ProCar units with added bolster support and modern comfort, and the
dash top is very new as well. Oldsmobiles were about offering the
luxurious extras, and this one carries that tradition perfectly.
You'll feel it from the moment you step inside, from gripping the
factory-style four-spoke steering wheel, to the original air
conditioning system that's been upgraded to R134a refrigerant. The
factory options don't stop there, because this one comes with
almost power everything - power brakes, power steering, power
windows, and a power folding roof with glass rear window. Other
luxury items include the middle console and tachometer and the
three under-dash auxiliary gauges that help the driver keep an eye
on the engine's vitals. You can tell there was a lot of thought
that went into the appearance of this interior. It's the details
such as the included boot cover for when the power top is down, and
how the AM/FM/Cassette player fits neatly into the dash slot and
powers Pioneer speakers in the cabin.
Oldsmobile people know that a Rocket 350 cubic inch motor is
something very special, and this numbers matching unit is no
exception. Olds manufactured their own V8 engines during this era,
and they shared no major components with the Chevy version. Thanks
to its higher nickel content in the iron block, the motor has
proven to be virtually indestructible out in the real world. Thanks
to long-tube headers that feed factory-style mufflers, it has a
distinctive sound all its own, a sophisticated rumble that's
perfect for this ragtop's luxury/muscle dual nature. It's nicely
presented with a chrome air cleaner and matching valve covers, and
an Edelbrock 650CFM 4-barrel that quickly snaps it into immediate
attention. Records show that this Cutty has been regularly and
recently maintained, and in fact, this one is a more-than-capable
driver thanks to features such as power steering, power front disc
brakes, and a quick shifting 4-speed manual transmission. So as
much as you might want to take this Cutlass to a car show, it has
all the right features for an all-day Sunday drive as well. The
look is finished off perfectly with a set of color-matched Rally II
wheels wrapped in 225/70/14 Goodyear Eagle white-letter
radials.
This is the convertible that fits in everywhere, and has the right
features to be comfortably driven anywhere. It only gets better
when you look at the competitive price. Call now!!