Vehicle Description
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Coupe
The Oldsmobile Cutlass is a line of automobiles produced by
Oldsmobile between 1961 and 1988, and again briefly in 1997-1999.
Over time the Cutlass name accumulated great brand equity, becoming
not only Oldsmobile's best-selling model but one of the most
popular nameplates in the industry in the 1970s. By the 1980s,
Oldsmobile was using the Cutlass as a sub-marque, with numerous
vehicle lines bearing the name simultaneously. These included the
Cutlass Calais compact, the midsize Cutlass Ciera, the Cutlass
Cruiser station wagon, and top of the line midsize Cutlass
Supreme.
For consignment, probably the best year prior to the next
generation changeover, this sleek sporty and nicely designed
version, has undergone extensive refreshing from the consigner
since his acquisition a few years ago. We give you a 1972
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, numbers matching, and definitely adding
some class and muscle at the same time to our showroom which
includes extensive rooms and halls of the Classic Auto Mall, a real
standout among others.
Exterior
Repainted in 2015 by its previous owner, attention to detail was
paid on this car as it took on a fresh coating of Matador Red.
Paint is the deep end of the pool, and it has painted on
pinstriping. A perfectly aligned split grille and dual headlights
with a pristine bumper below which continues the grille opening and
houses round signal/running lights is below. Shiny trimmings show
up all over this car and work in conjunction with the pinstripe to
accentuate the forward moving form of this car. These include wheel
well trim, rocker trim and window trimmings are all looking great.
Steel panels are very straight, rust free and have well minded
gaps. Bringing up the rear is a beautiful V formed rear bumper with
a series of 6 square inset taillights on each side. New Firestone
Raised white letter tires wrap 14 inch Oldsmobile Super Stock 2
wheels which have deep dish rings and body matching centers. "And
now we see not just another pretty car."
Interior
Opening the large well balanced doors we shake hands with a
wonderful door panel on either side these have white vinyl
surrounding an island of wood applique which houses the mirror
toggle, and leather door pull. Just below are newly installed
armrests which have the door actuator. A lineup of toggles is for
the power windows, and just below a strip of black carpeting. Noted
all new door and window weather stripping, plugs and door bumpers.
Slipping inside we get behind the original wheel which fronts a
very clean and original dash. This presents to us in black and is
loaded with plenty of wood applique for the gauge cluster. A/C is
now R134A and blows cold, Dakota Digital cruise control has been
installed, and in front of the passenger we see a new glove box.
All aligned perfectly. Fronting this dash is a wonderfully clean
split back bench front seat which is tuck and roll white vinyl and
has a central fold up and down armrest. The back has an equally
beautiful and clean rear bench, and these all float in a sea of
black flawless carpeting. A shout out to the trunk with its
wonderful red carpeting red badged vinyl spare tire cover and
pristine jack and stand. Sit back and turn on the new OPGI AM/FM/CD
player and breathe in the 1972 design you are now surrounded by!
"Nothing to watch but the road.."
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood which has new insulation on the underside and you
will be in 350ci Rocket Engine gold painted heaven! There is a
2-barrel factory carb atop and a TH350 automatic transmission on
back. And lest we forget it has a 10-bolt rear with a 2.73 gear
ratio. An Igniter II electronic ignition with a Thruster II coil,
new cap rotor and wires and if this does not spark your interest,
move on! "The power of intelligent engineering."
Undercarriage
I've had the pleasure of experiencing and writing about several of
this consignor's cars, and even visited the wonderfully appointed
barn where these cars reside. Temp controlled some up on jacks and
all on battery tenders. I say this because the underside of this
car shows the care it was given, and the environment in which it
resided. Jet black surfaces all rust free, totally rebuilt entire
brake system, power discs upfront and power drums for the rear. The
car rides on independent coil sprung front suspension, and 4 link
with coil springs in back.
Drive-Ability
As it looks, it performs and this car was a pleasure to drive and
experience. All buttoned up and a quick warm up and I gently pushed
the accelerator to the floor and took off with rocket like
acceleration. Smooth shifting, bias free panic stopping and a comfy
cruise without even breaking a sweat, probably due to the ice cold
R134A AC! "In man's search for a new measure of excellence..."
What more can I say, other than just a beautiful example from 1972.
I just took it off the showroom floor.
VIN DECODE
3J57H2R129999
3-Oldsmobile
J-Cutlass Supreme
57-2 Door Hardtop Coupe
H-350ci V8 2bbl
2-1972
R-Arlington, TX Assy Plant
129999-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 72 34257-1972 Cutlass Supreme Hardtop Coupe
BDY R10129-Arlington Body #
TR 977 A65-White Vinyl Split Bench
PNT 75 75-Matador Red
11B-2nd Week November Build
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.