Vehicle Description
Perhaps it's because there are no more Oldsmobiles being built, but
the list of future collectables will surely include cars like this
two-owner (but same family) 1986 Cutlass Supreme coupe. From new,
these cars have enjoyed a cult following, perhaps due to their
classic yet sporty styling, large dose of luxury, and effortless
road manners.
As is the case with many old cars, people didn't treat these like
anything special when they were new, and as a result, finding a
clean one like this Olds can be a challenge. Fortunately, it hails
from a warm, dry climate and shows off its top drive-quality
condition with shiny Blue Metallic paint that's been impeccably
preserved throughout the years under the care of one family since
new. The paint is original and consistent throughout the car, and
those wide, heavy doors open and close as easily today as they did
35 years ago. The angular styling has aged quite well, and with the
1985 updates such as the fine-mesh grilles and chrome headlight
bezels, it enjoys a semi-performance look that was a hallmark of
Oldsmobile in its glory days. The chrome bumpers still look
fantastic, showing no evidence that this car was "parked by feel"
by an elderly owner, and all the bright stainless trim shines up
very nicely against the dark finish. And we have to admit that we
absolutely love the lack of a padded roof, which makes it look more
contemporary and a lot less geriatric.
Inside, it's pure Oldsmobile luxury thanks to those
super-comfortable high-back bucket seats split by a center console
up front, allowing for lots of legroom inside the 2-door coupe's
cabin. With standard blue GM mouse fur upholstery, it remains in
great condition with no major rips or tears and very few signs of
UV damage, which is why blue is such a great choice. In fact, the
back seat looks virtually new and the carpets and door panels have
been carefully preserved by the conscientious owners. Wood accents
warm up the all-blue interior, and a familiar-looking steering
wheel combines with a ton of power accessories to offer a luxurious
experience. Factory A/C that blows hard and cold, a tilt wheel, and
cruise control are included, while a modern JVC AM/FM/CD head unit
is now pulling duty in the center stack. The stock Oldsmobile
instrument panel includes all the gauges and 'idiot' lights, along
with that period-perfect wide speedometer, and the 25,355 miles
shown are in fact 125,355 actual miles after one rollover according
to the family that's had the car since new. One of the hallmarks of
a full-sized luxury car is a roomy backseat area and loads of trunk
space, and the cargo bay on this one is plenty spacious and shows
off the car's solid sheetmetal.
Power comes from the corporate 3.8 liter V6, which is both
unobtrusive and effective in its role aboard the Cutlass. Smooth
and torquey, it gives the car great road manners, and thanks to
years of development, cruises in virtual silence at any speed. The
engine bay is all-stock and very clean, more evidence of a good
life with caring owners, and it has not been modified save for a
dual exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers that give it a great
voice. The A/C still was upgraded to R134a refrigerant for maximum
effectiveness, and all the factory equipment, including the
snorkeled air cleaner, is fully intact, which is always a good
sign. The chassis and floors are clean, with no signs of life in
the rust belt and the TH350 3-speed automatic transmission delivers
surprising fuel economy on the open road. Bright chrome Rally
wheels with center spinners add to its sporty countenance,
especially with 15-inch BFGoodrich white-letter radials on
board.
Inexpensive fun today and a smart investment for tomorrow, these
Oldsmobiles will always find a ready group of buyers. If you're one
of them, give us a call today!