Like the Plymouth GTX, the Oldsmobile Cutlass SX was an upscale muscle car. Based on the Cutlass Supreme, the SX was a special edition that could be equipped with a 455-cubic-inch V8. Because it didn’t have its own VIN, insurance companies viewed the car as a Cutlass Supreme – at least for a while. The SX was only offered in 1970 and 1971, and the seller’s car is said to be one from the second year. Located with a dealer in Magnolia, Texas, this non-running project is available here on eBay for $9,500 OBO.
In 1970 or 1971, if you checked the option box for Y79 when buying a Cutlass Supreme, you got the SX package (Supreme Extra?). It was offered on both hardtops and convertibles. A 350 cubic inch V8 was standard, but a 455 was optional, and the seller’s car has one (presumably original). To tell the car from a regular Supreme, it had SX badging, a rear bumper with dual exhaust cutouts, and a few other doodads here and there. But you had to have a build sheet to be sure the SX was the real deal.
SX’s came strictly with a Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, helping the 455 engine to crank out up to 370 hp. While the seller says this hardtop is one of 1,800 produced in 1971, both years generated builds numbering just over 9,300 units across both body styles. This Olds is described as a survivor, but it has a rough body, especially around the roof. The paint and interior are original.
We’re told the 455 does not run, with no indications of its shortcomings. This car will likely be more work than the few photos indicate, but you’d end up with one of the rarest muscle cars from the peak of the performance car era. The seller says he/she may be able to deliver the SX, but we assume that would be limited to the spacious confines of the State of Texas.
Wow. Being from Texas, one would think, ‘No rust at all!” But this Magnolia, Texas with high humidity – not good for long term storage. This SX 455 4bbl (standard in ’71) has a leaky back window because of the vinyl top, allowing water to enter the trunk, and down the inner fenders to pool and rust out the top of the rear wheel wells *and* the trunk – a two for one deal. Look at that surface rust under the hood. What does that Rocket look like internally? And speaking of the internals, the shift knob (a focus point in the passenger side picture) is white with mildow. I can smell it now.
A Goodyear Eagle ST was a late 80’s product. Just an observation and a good meter to judge the last maintenance window.
And, wow. Nine (9!) strategically staged pictures because this seller “knows what he has!”…
I’d at least like to see what’s going on under the duct tape.
You are right, this car is a much bigger mess than the seller suggests. They also didn’t mention it will likely need a new roof. It’s way overpriced based on what can be seen.
Steve R
It doesn’t look bad. But that tape looks fairly new. If it’s there to hold the vinyl in place, just cut it off or leave it alone. If it doesn’t run, why bother. In the time you took to do that, you could have vacuumed it out.
A guy in Miami has a nice looking 1970 one for sale asking 18500. Personally I like the arse on the 70 better than the squared off 71.
Restorable… with a fat wallet!!