Vehicle Description
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible
"Run of the mill cars got you feeling grounded? Spread your wings
and soar in a Cutlass S. Want to really send the ordinary into a
tailspin? Order yours with bucket seats, center console, G.T.
stripes! Price? Right down your runway. Every Cutlass sports an
easy to take low price. Escape from the ordinary!" From the 1969
Oldsmobile sale brochure.
For consignment, a 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertible with a
title verified 31,042 actual miles. Originally a California car,
now with a 455ci powerplant under the hood, and outer enhancements
that pay tribute to the ultra rare 1970 4-4-2 W-30.
Exterior
Two stage Bright Red paint covers the car, which is striking on its
own, but when you add hood scoops with painted stripes, side
stripes, a convertible top, and red Oldsmobile Super Stock II
wheels, the curb appeal shoots way up. With few exceptions, cars
today don't advertise their raciness with bold stripes and exterior
trimmings, but in the era of this Cutlass S, the louder the
exterior, the greater potential to lose your pink slip in a race.
Your view of a car like this will be the big, wide wing on back,
the fluted exhaust tips, simple vertical taillights and the fat
255/60R15 tires. The side markers on the front fender are a simple
square lens, but out back, the marker takes on the Oldsmobile
rocket logo in a tasty little design cue that's easy to miss among
this bold presentation. The Hartz canvas top, paint, metalwork, and
well minded gaps are very nice and we could not find any glaring
exterior imperfections.
Interior
Charcoal gray door panels welcome occupants with a stitch patterned
insert and clean, straight lines. The bucket seats, in charcoal
leather, are heavily padded and tall, more robust than the
originals, and share a center armrest/storage bin. In back, a more
textured leather with the same tufting, headrests for three, and a
pull down center armrest. The driver gets a Grant 3 spoke steering
wheel that fronts a triple gauge cluster with some updated gauges
over the stock A/C control panel. In the center, an AM/FM/CD player
with Bluetooth capability right next to the electric top control
toggle. The horseshoe shifter in the center console is now
augmented by two cupholders to address our modern propensity to
drive with beverages. Low pile black carpet is underfoot.
Drivetrain
A clean engine is under the hood and it's a period correct 455ci
monster which our consignor states puts out 375 horsepower. It has
G casting heads and is topped by an Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel
carburetor, all moved forward by a 200R4 4-speed automatic
transmission sending ground pounding power to the 12 bolt axle with
2.78 gears. Power brakes help halt the motion with discs in front
and drums in back.
Undercarriage
Nice and clean underneath with minimal surface rust and no apparent
leaks or errant fluids. The dual exhaust comes off headers and
meets a cut out before intersecting a pair of FlowMaster mufflers
on its way to the back. New tubular control arms live up front
where coil springs are part of the independent suspension. A 4 link
with coil springs are out back.
Drive-Ability
The hills of Morgantown come alive when we crank the Cutlass to
life and the guttural note is like music to the ears. We put our
foot in it enough to track around the loop where the car performs
very well, sounds great, and tracks straight. The reverse lights
are not working but all other functions do. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
Here's a Cutlass you can't call gutless! It courageously takes on
the appearance of a 1970 W-30 and packs a punch with the big 455
cuber under the hood. Stripes, scoops, and a big rear wing make a
bold statement, and this show quality convertible Oldsmobile is a
turnkey winner. Make room in the garage, because this lady in red
is ready for a new dance partner.
336679M153728
3-Oldsmobile
36-Cutlass S
67-Convertible
9-1969
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
153728-Sequential Unit Number
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collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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