For Sale: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SX Hardtop

The SX was a Cutlass Supreme option package called the Y79 Performance Package and was offered only in 1970 and 1971. At the beginning of the 1970 model year, the SX was simply the newest version of 1967's Turnpike Cruiser option and the "economy" 442 of 1968 and 1969. The Y79 package was available on both the Cutlass Supreme Coupe and Convertible, but not on the Cutlass S, the Cutlass Supreme 4-door, or the station wagon. Additionally, you could add options from the list of available equipment such as a console, (the Supreme had buckets standard), sport steering wheel, Rocket Rally Pac, and the FE2 Rally Sports Suspension. Bulletins flew out of Lansing during the year changing what was available on an SX.Sept 5, 1969 - Bulletin introduces the W-32 455 and W27. The W-32 engine was an option on the SX and was the same engine as in the automatic transmission 442. This gave the SX its "W-Machine" status. W27 was the aluminum rear axle carrier and cover available with W32. Production records show that no W27 rears made it into Cutlass Supremes, so obviously no SXs had it.

For consignment, ararely seen and very hard toidentify Cutlass Supreme SX right out of 1970 showing with a title verifed 49,948 actual miles. Thanks to detailedoriginal paperwork and a fully known ownership history we canprove this to be a true SX, a 442 in sheep's clothing if you will. This sleek, sporty, and nicely designed version islooking much the way it did when it rolled off the Linden, NJ assembly line, but now with a few upgrades that simply enhance the performance and driveability. Powered by the numbers matching 455ci V8 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, this Olds is a real standout among others.

Exterior
Repainted in its original color of Azure Blue, the paint is looking good with its body contour flowing lines and it'shard to find any fault in the finish other than a few slight chips at the front of the passenger's rocker panel. A perfectly aligned split chrome waterfall grille and dual headlights with a pristine bumper, which continues to wrap the edges of the headlight bezels and houses the rectangle signal/running lights is below. Shiny trimmings show up all over this car and work in conjunction with the lower body trim spear that runs from stem to stern, (and with the pointed ends this trimming actually resembles a spear), to accentuate the forward moving form of this car. This shininessincludes the wheel well trim, clean badging, window trimmings, and vinyl roof highlighting all looking great. The steel panels are straight and true and looking from above gives us a birds eye view of the expansive roof which is covered by a dark blue vinyl roof with B-pillar C/S emblems all looking showroom fresh. Bringing up the rear is a beautiful V formed rear bumper with a series of 2 square inset tail lights on each side. Newer high performance blackwall Hankook tires wrap 17-inch Magnum 500 style wheels from Year One. "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 light blue vinyl surrounding an island of wood applique which houses another C/S badge and just below are blue armrests which have the door actuator. Offsetting the light blue is a strip of dark blue carpeting just below. Slipping inside we get behind the 442 spec steering wheel, (the original wheel is included with your purchase), which fronts a very clean and original dash. This presents to us in medium blue and is loaded with plenty of wood applique for the gauge cluster that holds the Rocket Rally Pack gauges, including a factory tachometer/clock. Dash central is holding the silver and chrome heater/AC slides along with the factory AM/FM radio. Fronting this dash are wonderfully clean blue vinyl bucket seats with tuck and roll inserts, some smooth bolsters, and a few buttons on the uppers. We note a seam separation on the driver's mid- back, but this is all original material on the seats. The back has an equally beautiful and clean rear bench, and these all float in a sea of deep pile blue carpeting. Not to be overlooked is the blue plastic and wood applique dressed console that runs forward and dies off under the bottom of the dash. A shout out to the trunk with its stellar plaid mat, spare wheel and tire, and speckle finished sides. Sit back and turn on the radioand breathe in the 1970 design you are now surrounded by! "Nothing to watch but the road.."

Drivetrain
A pop of the hood and you will be in numbers matching 455ci V8 365hp Rocket engine blue painted heaven! There is a 4-barrel Rochester carb atop and for better drive-ability a rebuilt with a shift kit 200R4 automatic transmission from a Buick Grand National is on back. And lest we forget it has a 12-bolt rear that has now been fitted with a 3.42 gear ratio. "The power of intelligent engineering."

Undercarriage
Nice and straight with some undercoating and bits of surface rust on the usual suspects, but the frame and flooring is strong and sturdy. Power disc brakes are seen on the front and power drums are mounted to the rear. Providing the quality Oldsmobile ride is an independent coil sprung front suspension and a 4 link and coil spring arrangement in the rear. Our consignor states that this is all Hotchkis suspension including the coil springs and new shocks havebeenadded all around with all polyurethane bushings added for improved handling. A dual exhaust system is in charge of the exhale and is equipped with Flowmaster mufflersthat snakes its way rearward from the Rocket mill ending in trumpet tips under the dual cut-out rear bumper.

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 from the 4-speed automatic, bias free panic stopping and a comfy cruise without even breaking a sweat, and the only issue that crept up was a non working reverse lights. "In man's search for a new measure of excellence..."

An extremely nice example from the year 1970. Cared for and garaged, a very clean car with a great Azure Blue outside and 2-tone blue inside with most surfaces in very nice condition. Nearly like a new penny, but better...turn the key and start enjoying 1970 all over again.

342570E103658

3-Oldsmobile
42-Cutlass Supreme
57-2 Door Hardtop Coupe
0-1970
E-Linden, NJ Assy Plant
103658-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

ST 70 34257-1970 Cutlass Supreme SX Hardtop
BDY E408-Linden Body #
TR 973-Light Blue Vinyl Buckets
PNT 20 C-Azure Blue, Dark Blue Vinyl Top
08D-4th Week August
B85-Body Side Reveal Molding
C08-Roof Top Covering

Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.