Vehicle Description
No one combines sporty and luxury together as nicely as Oldsmobile.
That's especially true for this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hardtop
coupe with classic Matador Red paint, a comfortable A/C interior,
and a smooth-running, date-code correct 350 V8. Add in tons of
recent maintenance and an affordable price, and you know this is a
great deal on a sleek classic.
The Olds A-bodies went through a redesign in 1968 to make them the
look like the longest, widest, and sleekest car on the road. And
the flared fenders, rounded rear, and long pillarless Holiday
hardtop silhouette of this coupe makes it an unbeatable classic.
Plus, no one did a better job of rear bumper integration in the
'60s than Oldsmobile. Up front the era of extra wide cars is
showcased on two sets of headlights with so much space in-between
that you can fit a horizontal parking light. And that "S" badge in
the center is correct because these coupes were technically the
Cutlass S model that designated the sporty shorter wheelbase than
the sedans. That's why it also deserves this stylish Matador Red
paint. It wasn't born this color (it was originally Jade Gold), but
thanks to a quality high-gloss lacquer finish (yes, true classic
lacquer!) people will swear it is. And although that finish does
show some age and wear, it's very honest and overall this a great
driver-quality presentation not often seen at this price-point. You
even have a set of period-perfect Olds Super Stock wheels with
redline tires. So, this one really does go the extra mile to look
both vintage and sporty.
Take some time to really check out the level of correctness in the
interior. The Moroceen Parchment is the factory-correct color,
which is just a fancy name for off-white, and it looks fantastic up
against the bright red paint. The texture on the seats and matching
door panels are more reminders of Oldsmobile's more luxurious
image, and the bench seats are supple and comfortable, yet still
durable so that you won't have to worry about an upgrade for years
to come. This might have been an intermediate size coupe in the
'60s, but in today's world that means you have room to easily carry
up to five family and friends along with you. And this preserved
Cutlass has everything from the AM/FM radio to factory air
conditioning that's still blowing cold to keep them happy. But even
if it's just you going out for a solo drive, this Cutlass sure
doesn't disappoint. You get the sporty three-spoke sports steering
wheel with a chrome center and leather-wrap around the rim, and
beyond that is a nice tri-pod gauge setup that makes this feel like
a great driver's machine.
Under the hood is the unmistakable golden block of the Oldsmobile
Rocket V8. This 350 cubic-inch motor is not original to the car,
but it is period-correct with a matching date code that puts it
right in sequence with motors of the era. Plus, the way it's
presented, right down to the black snorkeled air topper and gold on
the block and valve covers, this Cutty will have people always
assuming this a survivor-grade coupe. More than just history, we
love the Rocket motors for their hardy reputation, that's what
makes this such a great cruiser. Add in features such as power
steering, power front disc brakes with a brand new booster set-up
and front disc, and around $6500 in recent drivetrain and
suspension work, and you understand why an Olds is the best choice
for Sunday driving. The smooth 350 is connected to an stock Jetaway
2-speed automatic transmission that spins a heavy-duty 12-bolt rear
end with very cruiser-friendly gears out back. Stock exhaust
manifolds feed into a true-dual exhaust that sounds throaty enough
to let everyone at the red light know it's nothing to be toyed
with, and the very solid undercarriage is further proof that this
Cutty has always been very well-cared for. Finishing the look is a
set of the aforementioned Old Super Stock wheel wrapped with
205/70/14 BFGoodrich T/A redline tires with plenty of tread
left.
Complete with the original Protect-o-Plate warranty card and
owner's manual, this is the complete classic. And since it's being
offered for quite a nice price, you don't want to miss out. Call
today!
