Vehicle Description
Here's a rare treat served up with all the right investments. This
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was optioned with the rare 455ci
horsepower V8. And as you look over this whole coupe, you'll see
than not only has this original motor been rebuilt, but they've
also restored the entire car. Yet, it still keeps all the right
original charm. So what you have is a powerful piece of history
that you will love to show off everywhere.
The Cutlass Supreme coupe of this era was already a car of
interesting distinction. It keeps the sporty hardtop silhouette,
but it has a tradition roofline to give it a more mature
presentation. And the factory-correct Viking Blue really brings out
this regal personality. Of course it also helps that there has been
a solid investment in a quality respray that really lets the modern
clearcoat highlight all of the Cutlass Supreme's unique curves. And
averaging just barely over 1,000 miles annually means the
sheetmetal has been treated with the right care, too. You'll love
all the details on this coupe with its full-length white
pinstriping and the iconic Super Stock wheels. And don't forget
that 1972 was the last year before federal bumper regulations, so
those shiny chrome kings fit snug to the body as they look like an
integral part of the design.
We love it when the exterior pinstripe is a preview of the interior
color. This is the original white interior according to the
consignor, and it really does show that this is a low-mileage and
well-maintained coupe (even the spare in the trunk appears to be
original and unused!) These might have been classified as the
intermediate size, but back then that meant offering plenty of room
in the back seat to carry family and friends. But regardless of how
many people are in the car, you'll always be in individual comfort
thanks to bucket seats up front and a center console. Other luxury
items like the burled walnut dash appliques and the triple-pod
stainless steel gauge faces were all standard up-market Cutlass
Supreme fare. And while the original AM radio is still on display,
if you look below the dash, you'll see that they cleanly installed
an AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth and a USB connection. That way
you have a vintage atmosphere but modern music. And speaking of
atmosphere, the air conditioning has been upgraded to modern R134a
to keep everyone cool for the long haul.
Even with all these great features, your favorite will undoubtedly
under the hood. We all love the Olds 455 cubic-inch V8, which was a
monster motor that found a home in its best offerings like the 442.
So not only does this special coupe have still have its original
numbers-matching 455 V8, but also it was rebuilt about 14k miles
ago to ensure it continues to be a strong powerhouse. You can tell
there was a ton invested in keeping it looking right with
everything from the bright blue on the block to the "Keep your GM
car all GM" decal on the Rocket air topper. It inhales deeply
through a correct Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor and
exhales with authority out of the rumbling dual exhaust. And
because Olds was used to offering the large horsepower and torque
that the Rocket 455 produced, the TH400 three-speed automatic
transmission can handle it with ease. But more than just a big
power machine, this Cutlass Supreme still serves its dual luxury
and performance nature well. After all, features like the power
steering, front disc brakes, and sway bars front & rear are the
perfect recipe for an all-day cruise on your favorite roads.
An important car like this comes with a ton of paperwork. It
includes the owner's manual, service manual, build receipts,
maintenance records, and documentation for the rebuilt motor. This
Olds is rare, powerful, and beautiful, so if you're ready to take
home some more awards, call today!