Vehicle Description
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Notchback
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 one of the best years prior to the
next generation changeover. This sleek sporty and nicely designed
version has undergone some refreshing on the exterior as well as a
redux on the interior and sports an era correct but not original
350ci Rocket V8 under the hood. Some custom touches were added in
along the wayfor driver and passenger convenience and things are
looking just fine and dandy like peppermint candy. We give you a
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in sexy notchback form, a drivable
dream which brings some class to our extensive rooms and
overstuffed halls of the Classic Auto Mall.
Exterior
Owned by our consignor the last 15 year and treated to a color
change repaint in 2011 from the original Antique Briar to a very
alluring Bittersweet we are smack dab in the middle of the best
looking cars Oldsmobile had to offer. Attention to detail was paid
on this car as the paint is at the deep end of the pool but does
present with some inclusions, but you're going to have to look hard
to find them. A perfectly aligned split waterfall style grille and
dual headlights with a shiny bumper below, which continues the
grille opening and houses round signal/running lights is below,
leads the way. Shiny trimmings show up all over this car and work
to accentuate the forward moving Coke bottle form of this car.
These include wheel well trim, rocker trim and window trimmings and
are all looking great. Up top a black vinyl roof was installed when
the car was painted and is looking like new to this very day. The
steel panels are very straight and have well minded gaps and
bringing up the rear is a beautiful V formed rear bumper with a
series of 2 horizontal rectangle inset tail lights on each side.
Like new Cooper Cobra Radial GT 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 one of the doors we are greeted by nice textured Sienna
vinyl with embossed stitching and applique panels and a small
amount of thin nice chrome accents, window cranks, and Sienna
carpeting below. Slipping inside we get behind the original wheel
which fronts a very clean and original dash and this presents to us
in Sienna and is loaded with plenty of wood applique for the gauge
cluster which holds the factory gauges as well as a reproduction
factory tachometer. Below and to the right of the cluster is more
applique for the heat and AC, and centrally located in the dash is
the factory AM radio. Meanwhile, in front of the passenger we see a
glove box, all aligned perfectly. Fronting this dash is a recovered
Sienna split bench seat which is tuck and roll vinyl with puffy
rolls and adjustable headrests. The back has a matching rear bench
that appears to never have been sat in and these all float in a sea
of uber clean Sienna carpeting. For the front seat passengers
convenience a 3 tied black painted wood consolette fills the gap
between the hump and dash and holds an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player,
a trio of black face gauges and a 12 volt power port. A shout out
to the trunk with black carpeted mat and full size spare tire. Sit
back and turn on the radio and breathe in the 1970 design you are
now surrounded by!
Drivetrain
A pop of the hood which has new insulation on the underside and you
will be in 350ci Rocket engine gold painted heaven! This is an era
correct but non-original mill as the casting number denotes this
engine is from 1973/74. There is a 4-barrel Edelbrock carburetor
atop and all parts present with a light dusting and patina. Bolted
to the back of the mill is a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
and lest we forget it has a 10-bolt rear. "The power of intelligent
engineering."
Undercarriage
Up in the air we can breathe in the unrestored frame and flooring.
This presents in a mix of patina, surface rust and factory red
oxide primer along with some undercoating. Even with the slight
surface rust all remains intact and structurally solid. Magnaflow
muffler equipped dual exhaust is on for the exhale and the car
rides on independent coil sprung front suspension, and a 4 link
with coil springs in back. Bringing this cruiser to a stop are
power front disc brakes and power rear drums.
Drive-Ability
She fired right up and ran like a champ on the test track. Smooth
shifting and good solid quick stop braking is the norm for this
car, as is capable handling and wonderful acceleration. I wanted to
take the liberty of having my tenure behind the wheel and my crack
decoder and partner in crime was niceenough to oblige my request
and frankly I was just as impressed as he was...simply a wonderful
driving and fully functional skate here.
What more can I say, other than just a beautiful example from 1971.
Beautiful early 70's styling with all the work done making this a
turn key cruiser that only needs you to complete the package. A
great classic piece of Detroit iron in our Hallowed Halls that
remains largely unmolested. Hurry in, this Rocket is sure not to
last.
342571G129883
3-Oldsmobile
42-Cutlass Supreme
57-2 Door Hardtop Coupe
1-1971
G-Framingham, MA Assy Plant
129883-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 71 34257-1971 Cutlass Supreme Notchback
BDY G75251-Framingham Body #
TR 989-Sienna Vinyl
PNT 78E-Antique Briar, Sandalwood Top
06B-2nd Week June
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.
