1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham �€" Low-Mileage Original
with 307 V8 and a Solid Florida Undercarriage Why This Car Is
Special The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham represents one
of the last hurrahs of GM's rear-wheel-drive, body-on-frame midsize
coupe �€" a platform that had been refined over more than a decade
by the time this car rolled off the line. By 1986, the Cutlass
Supreme had already earned a place in automotive history as one of
the best-selling cars in the United States during the late 1970s
and early 1980s. At its peak in 1979, Oldsmobile sold over a
million vehicles in a single model year, and the Cutlass was the
centerpiece of that run. The 1986 model year was one of the final
seasons for this generation of rear-wheel-drive Cutlass before GM
shifted to front-wheel-drive platforms, making these later examples
increasingly interesting to collectors who want a completely
original, usable classic without restoration headaches. This
particular car is a Brougham trim coupe �€" the comfort-focused,
upscale variant within the Cutlass Supreme lineup. The Brougham
package added a more formal interior treatment, upgraded velour
seating surfaces, wood-grain accents throughout the cabin, and
specific exterior trim details that set it apart from the base
Cutlass Supreme. The VIN confirms this car was built as a two-door
coupe in the GM midsize body configuration, equipped with the 307
cubic inch V8 and a 3-speed automatic transmission. The odometer
reads just 36,124 miles, and the overall condition of the car �€"
especially underneath �€" tells the story of a vehicle that has
been driven sparingly and kept out of bad weather. Finding a 1986
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham in this condition is genuinely
difficult. Most examples from this era have either been driven
hard, modified, or have succumbed to rust after decades of
exposure. This one has not. It presents as an honest,
numbers-correct survivor with its original drivetrain, factory
interior, and a clean undercarriage that holds up on the lift.
Features List - 307 cubic inch (5.0L) Oldsmobile V8 engine -
3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission - Brougham Trim
Package - Blue exterior with matching blue velour interior - Front
and rear bench seats - Wood grain interior accents throughout dash
and door panels - Oldsmobile wheel covers with whitewall tires -
Air conditioning - Power steering - Power brakes - Tachometer -
AM/FM Electronic Tuning Radio (Delco) - Clean undercarriage �€"
inspected on lift Mechanical The 307 cubic inch V8 under the hood
is the Oldsmobile-built version of the engine, not a Chevrolet 305.
This distinction matters to Oldsmobile enthusiasts. The Olds 307
was a de-stroked version of the venerable 350 cubic inch engine and
was used extensively in GM's midsize and full-size cars through the
mid-1980s. It was a known quantity �€" durable, simple to work on,
and supported by a wide parts network that remains active today. In
its 1986 state of tune, the 307 produced around 140 horsepower and
255 lb-ft of torque, which was adequate for the car's purpose as a
comfortable highway cruiser. The emphasis was on low-end torque and
smooth, relaxed power delivery rather than outright performance.
The 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission was well suited
to the 307 and shares basic architecture with transmissions used
across dozens of GM vehicles during this era. Parts availability is
excellent, and the transmission has a strong reputation for
reliability when serviced regularly. We put this car on the lift
before listing it. The undercarriage photos tell the story
directly: solid floors, clean frame rails, no evidence of
significant rust or prior structural repair. For a 39-year-old car,
the condition below the beltline is the most important thing a
buyer needs to evaluate, and this Cutlass passes that inspection
clearly. The front suspension uses an upper and lower A-arm setup,
and the rear rides on a conventional co
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