Vehicle Description
There's just something great about the 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
convertible. They have one of the best designs of the era from a GM
division that provided both speed and luxury. With a strong Rocket
350 V8, a smooth shifting automatic, and a beautiful
turquoise-on-white color combination, the only thing surprising on
this dialed-in droptop is the reasonable price tag.
Code 55 Tahitian Turquoise paint, a white convertible top, and
bright parchment guts: it doesn't get much better than this. 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
doesn't indulge in any wild stripes or fake "442" badges, which on
this car just adds to the chic, uniform appearance that make this
convertible so special. But what really makes this Cutty 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 a small investment in this department
would really spruce things up a bit and provide a wonderful
contrast up against the light finish. All-in-all, this is a very
handsome muscle car that proudly shows off its softer side.
Choosing a Parchment interior with the turquoise paint was the
right decision when this car was ordered in 1969 from the factory,
and we're very happy that the former owners elected to keep that
factory-correct color combination when the car was restored. The
front and rear buckets are very comfortable, and other than needing
a thorough cleaning, they're in great condition and match the top
portion of the door panels perfectly. The bottom portion of those
door panels match the original crack-free dash top, and the plush
black carpets tie the whole cabin together very nicely. Oldsmobiles
were historically about offering luxurious extras, and this one
carries that tradition perfectly. You'll feel it from the moment
you step inside, from the grippy factory-style steering wheel and
the tilt wheel that it rests atop, to the power windows that are an
absolute must on a sunshine-chasing convertible. The factory
options don't stop there though - power brakes, power steering, and
a power folding roof are all part of the package too. The
triple-pod gauge set-up in front of the driver was an Olds staple
for many years, and the instruments are nice and clear, and even
though it's rare to find the original AM/FM radio still in the dash
of this Cutty, it's going to need to be supplemented by a modern
unit if you're planning on cranking some tunes while you cruise.
The white power top is fully functional and could use a good detail
just like interior to kick it up a notch, and the spacious trunk
out back provides enough room to accommodate for most travel
plans.
Oldsmobile people know that a Rocket 350 cubic inch motor is
something very special, and this well-maintained unit is no
exception. Olds manufactured their own V8 engines during this era,
and they shared no major components with the Chevy version. With
higher nickel content in the iron block, the motor has proven to be
virtually indestructible out in the real world and will continue to
be so with proper maintenance. Thanks to stock exhaust headers that
feed a chambered muffler below, it has a distinctive sound all its
own, a sophisticated rumble that's perfect for this ragtop's
luxury/muscle dual nature. The engine is nicely presented with a
black snorkeled air cleaner replete with proper decals, gold valve
covers, and a stock-spec carburetor that snaps the block into
immediate attention. Power steering and power brakes make driving
this droptop an absolute delight, and with a smooth-shifting TH350
3-speed automatic transmission handling the power, you can drop the
shifter into park, put your right arm on the top of the bench seat,
and cruise in style. Because 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 Rally II wheels wrapped in 215/70/14 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!!