Vehicle Description
This 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Tribute convertible is one of
those cars that's hard to classify but easy to like. Big block V8
power, lots of space, and a great look all add up to a car that
gets a lot of attention without breaking the bank. If you're
reading this and the car appeals to you, call now, because I can
almost guarantee that someone else is thinking the same thing you
and it won't be here if you wait.
Not some restomod mash-up, merely a clean, straight classic ragtop
with a lot of recent work. The intermediate Cutlass has great
proportions and is just the right size for fun today. Grab some
buddies and hit the road, there's room for everyone, but it's
especially sporty at the same time. The slick light-yellow paint is
a sophisticated and subdued finish, and it looks fantastic on the
chiseled Olds body. Note the kick-up behind the door that makes the
rear quarters look like they're coiled and ready to spring, the
subtle flares around the wheel well openings, and the simple hood
that eschews scoops and stripes for simplicity. It's just as
straight as it looks in photos, and clearly it's lived a good life,
which is another reason you shouldn't wait to call; clean cars like
this just don't grow on trees, you know. Chrome is also excellent
throughout the car, with a lot of it likely being refinished in the
not-too-distant past, and overall the car has an outstanding look
that's neither over-the-top nor a wallflower. Add in the newer
canvas convertible top and aggressive muscle-car stance, and you've
got one beautiful droptop Cutty.
No disappointments inside, either. There are twin buckets with
beautiful light yellow upholstery, a few tasty upgrades, and a
performance vibe that's also very grown-up. The seats offer
reproduction seat covers that give it a very sporting look that
neatly blurs the line between custom and OEM, and the brown carpets
are an awesome contrast. Polished metal accents give it an upscale
feel, and they cover the console, dash, and even the wood-rimmed
steering wheel has the look. The original gauges in the stock
housings give it a racy look, and there's a set of three auxiliary
SunPro units under the dash to provide further info for the driver,
along with a matching tach down on the console. An AM/FM/iPod
stereo feeds Bose speakers resting in the corners of the backseat,
along with a booming JL Audio subwoofer in the trunk. The tan power
convertible top is in excellent condition and includes a matching
vinyl boot to really give it a clean look. You'll also note that
the trunk is very spacious, and carries a full-size spare, the
aforementioned subwoofer, and a period-correct Oldsmobile mat to
finish the look.
You couldn't get a 455 in a 1967 Cutlass, but it sure looks like it
belongs in the engine bay of this droptop. Fully sorted, it was
rebuilt to stock specs only 100 miles ago according to the former
owner, and runs superbly today as it's barely broken-in. Up top
there's a chrome open-element air cleaner and matching valve covers
both with the proper 455 badging, along with a Holley 4-barrel
carburetor and newer wiring harness that help snap the big block to
attention quickly. With plenty of torque, moving the big
convertible 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, and a giant aluminum radiator with dual electric fans keep
the whole show running cool. The underside is very clean and
nothing is hidden, so there are no surprises about this vehicle's
foundation. Stock-style headers feed a Hooker dual exhaust system
and the TH400 3-speed automatic transmission just shrugs off the
power running through it. Slick REV wheels have that "old-style"
look on this awesome Cutlass, and they wear BFGoodrich white-letter
radials for a performance look.
We really like this Cutty 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!