Vehicle Description
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 2 Door Hardtop
It may be hard to imagine now, but before our roads were filled
with Toyotas, Hyundai, Subaru, and Nissans, it was GM and Fords
that were the go to brands for everyday cars. G-bodies in
particular were ubiquitous and included the Cutlass, the Regal, the
Monte Carlo. Add Delta, LeSabre, and Caprice plus the midsized line
of Celebrity, Century, and Calais, and GM was king. In 1985 alone,
Oldsmobile produced 260,658 Cutlasses.
For consignment, a 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme showing 30,181
miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is a one owner car
which will include the original bill of sale and window sticker
with this amazing survivor of a ubiquitous commuter car now rarely
seen "in the wild". This is not just a car for Radwood, this is now
a car that is 40 years old, and the passage of time has rendered it
a rarity that would be a welcome sight at general car shows.
Exterior
This edition is painted in Silver Metallic showing some age but on
straight panels and offset by a classic landau black vinyl top that
envelopes the quarter window in back, your window to the world if
you were a child of the 80's. Sharp lines define the profile of the
car with the shoulder line stepping up at the rear quarter panel
below the slightly raised Landau where a scripted Cutlass Supreme
emblem is attached to denote the higher trim level. A black
pinstripe underscores the shoulder line and continues along the
trunk lid where reverse lights run horizontally. 14-inch wheels
have wire wheel covers and wear 205/70R14 tires. Overall, the
uneven paint is showing some age while the trim is in decent shape.
One bumper is rusting on the bottom despite good chrome in other
places. We also note some deep surface rust spots down low, a
horizontal ding, and a general dullness and various blemishes in
the paint.
Interior
Long doors continue the sharp angles with a panel of stitched gray
velour over vinyl and plastic covered door panels in a clean
presentation with the requisite faux burlwood accenting. This
stitched velour continues on the split bench front seat and the
rear bench mirrors the design and its cloth looks undisturbed. The
plastic steering wheel has a few cracks while retaining some of the
luster that on many cars wears by usage over the years. Nothing but
right angles on the dashboard which houses a horizontal
speedometer, faux burlwood backed switch panels and vent housings,
and two rows of idiot lights in lieu of gauges. The center stack is
classic G-body with standard A/C control levers and an
AM/FM/Cassette radio embedded in a protruding soft plastic box and
it's all clean. This is a column shift car so no center console
obstructs the transmission hump and low pile gray carpet covers the
floor protected by carpeted mats and while the gray headliner is in
great condition. A fitted, black cloth mat covers the trunk, and a
space saver spare tire is in a well on the right. We note some sun
damage to the dash pad including a few cracks. New power window
motors have been installed, assuring their functionality.
Drivetrain
A clean driver quality bay greets us, and the crowded spaghetti
bowl of hoses is hiding a 307ci V8 topped by a 4-barrel carburetor
and backed by a TH200 3-speed automatic transmission which sends
power to the 10 bolt rear axle with 2.14 gears. Power brakes are on
board as front discs and rear drums. A new heater core has been
added.
Undercarriage
Typical surface rust exists on the heavy metal parts and residual
oil is found on the pan, flywheel cover and transmission, but
otherwise an underside that is free of debris and invasive rust. A
bit of rust is creeping in on the door bottoms and some
encapsulator might be warranted to impede growth. A single exhaust
flows to a stock style muffler before dumping unceremoniously.
Suspension is made up of coil springs in front and a 4 link with
coil springs in back.
Drive-Ability
The vantage point from the driver's seat is a familiar one to
millions of people. We prime the carb and turn the key and the car
starts without protest and the car delivers a pedestrian experience
that was embraced by the general public from the late 70's through
the late 80's. And we're excited to note that all functions on this
'85 G-body continue to deliver intended results. 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.
If you're 40 or older, you either had one of these or knew someone
who did. Maybe you lived in the back seat, no frills by today's
standards, and stared out the quarter windows at the world passing
by. Despite a weathered exterior, the interior, bay, and underside
are nicely preserved, offering a great opportunity to get a solid
start in the collector car world.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
3-Oldsmobile
G-Manual Belts
R-Cutlass Supreme
47-2 Door Hardtop
Y-307ci 4bbl V8
X-Check Digit
F-1985
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
330395-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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