Vehicle Description
Someone forgot to tell this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Tribute
that the muscle car era was winding down when it was built, because
it has a look and stance of a seriously potent street brawler.
Packing its numbers-matching 350 engine, this awesome Olds looks
fast just sitting still and backs it up with legitimate street
cred.
While all the A-bodies shared some underpinnings, somehow the Olds
got the most dramatic sheetmetal, with that seductive kick-up
behind the doors and a sweeping front end. Finishing it in correct
Code 36 Radiant Green certainly helps emphasize the car's finer
points, because as we all know, it's nearly impossible to hide bad
bodywork in a big classic. The work was finished not long ago and
shows some very minor imperfections, but still looks great today,
making this the kind of car that stands out without making a
spectacle of itself. Instead, onlookers will surely appreciate the
deep shine of the finish, the painted-on white 442 hood and side
stripes, and the contrasting white vinyl top. Twin grilles up front
have an intricate egg crate pattern, a theme that is echoed in the
taillight lenses, and all the correct 442 badges have been
installed where they belong, so despite this being a tribute, this
Olds looks just about the way GM intended. The 442 hood is
aggressiveness manifested in metal, fore and aft are bright 442
bumpers, and dual trumpet exhaust tips poking out of the rear
complete the killer look.
Grab your sunglasses and climb into the dazzling white interior,
which is fresh and clean from headliner to carpets. Comfy bucket
seats flank a factory console, and they'rere wrapped in fresh white
vinyl seat covers that have a highly detailed look with their
vertical pleats and horizontal accent mid-sections, perfect for the
upscale Olds. Three round gauge pods hold the super-crisp
stainless-faced instruments, surrounded by a warm wood applique
that's also classing up the center console, an added factory touch
that really helps to warm up the Cuttys interior. That steering
wheel is a factory piece that looks like a racy aftermarket item,
and it suits the dual nature of the 442 perfectly, and inside the
very clean dash you'll find an original AM/FM radio. Most
importantly, it's all in fantastic condition, heck, even the back
seat looks completely untouched. Under that sloping rear deck,
there's a very large trunk with super-solid floors and quarters, a
carpeted mat, and a full-sized spare tire.
Guys who know Oldsmobiles know that the 350 cubic inch small block
V8 is as durable as a block of granite and makes great torque that
its siblings over at Chevy and Pontiac can only envy. With a unique
sound, this believed original motor fires easily and offers a
slightly lumpy idle that hints of big performance to come. There
aren't any performance upgrades to speak of, but none are really
needed as this Cutty handles itself quite well in any situation.
Stock pieces like the open-element air cleaner and gold-painted
valve covers boost the presentation in an already tidy and clean
engine bay, highlighting a well-maintained machine that has never
needed major surgery. It's backed by a TH350 3-speed automatic
transmission and a set of highway-friendly gears in the 10-bolt
rear-end, so it just loafs along at cruising speeds, making it the
ideal car for long road trips. Power steering allows for relaxed
two-finger driving, and responsive power brakes stop the whole show
on command. Mag wheels always look great on an Oldsmobile and wear
235/60/14 white-letter BFGoodrich radials all around.
Offered with its original warranty card and owner's manual, this
442 Tribute has awesome good looks, a bulletproof powertrain, and
enough luxury to make it painless to drive. And with optics like
that, it won't last long. Call today!