"Oldsmobile's sparkling new F-85 gives you more car for your money
than ever, with extra stretch out room inside because it's a smart
ten inches longer outside. Smoother action and more of it thanks to
new V8's, a new V6, and a brand new variable vane Jetaway Drive,
(optional)" From the 1964 sales brochure.
For auction, a 1964 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass convertible showing
32,000 miles,but the true miles are unknown. This presents as a
barn find, runs on starting fluid, and goes into gear.
Exterior
Remnant of the Tahitian Yellow paint remain, but heavily marred by
time and all kinds of patina that include stains, surface rust
replacing places paint once covered, pitted surface rust
particularly on the top points of the fenders, some spilled tar on
the decklid, some rounded rust marks where a can sat too long, and
surface rust and pitting on bumpers and other metal work. And yes,
there's rust, particularly on the lower panels and around wheel
openings. The black canvas top is mostly intact but the window has
detached. On some positive notes, the tail light panel and lenses
are intact and the coveted F85 badge still resides in the full
grille with all four lamps in place.
Interior
Just as the paint is likely original, so too is the interior and
the door panels, while missing the armrest and other components,
are mostly intact. That F85 abstract design on the badge is
mirrored in the stitching of the black vinyl bucket seats which
show heavy wear as does the rear bench. The passenger seat is the
best of the lot and seems to be fully intact. Up front, the
steering wheel shows age and fronts a dashboard that is not
completely unsalvageable, although there are components, including
the radio, missing. There's a vintage Oldsmobile vacuum gauge
laying on the center console and the shifter is in place without a
handle. The floor is rusted and flaking but we're not seeing
daylight, yet, and the visors have seen better days. In the trunk,
there's lot of parts, including some interior trim pieces.
Drivetrain
The engine shows patina but is all there and it's a period correct
330ci V8, rated at a healthy 290 horsepower and fed fuel through a
4-barrel carburetor. Behind it is Olds' touted JetAway 2-speed
automatic transmission which routes power to the 10 bolt rear axle.
The car is supplied with power steering and power brakes.
Undercarriage
No surprise that we have lots of advanced surface rust underneath
and areas of rust through, especially on the inner rockers and
frame. The single exhaust carries a stock style muffler and
suspension consists of coil springs front and rear with a 4 link in
back.
Drive-Ability
The car starts on starting fluid and shifts into gear.
This sporty convertible was once a sought after part of the
American roadway landscape and we can only imagine the fun this one
provided. There are some good parts here and a running engine so
who knows what might become of it! That's up to you, the new
owner.
824M084153
7-V8
2-F85 Cutlass
4-1964
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
084153-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
12B-2nd Week December
STYLE 64 3267-1964 Cutlass Convertible
BODY LA2922-Lansing Body #
TRIM 960-Black Vinyl Buckets
PAINT K-Tahitian Yellow
2G-Tinted Windshield
Sale conducted by Geyer Auction Companies Pennsylvania license
number AY-000243-L
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