It’s easy to understand how the Oldsmobile Cutlass went on to become America’s best-selling car during its fourth generation of production, offering that beautiful GM Colonnade styling that so many buyers seemed to crave later in the seventies decade. Those were indeed sharp-looking and popular automobiles, but there’s something about the previous-gen styling that makes me take notice every time I see one, especially when they are as nicely preserved as this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass here on eBay. This one’s an unmolested survivor, with the seller reporting that the 23,000 miles showing are accurate. It’s located in Kings Park, New York, with the current high bid of $16,100 still not enough to remove the reserve not met status.
According to the seller, this one’s got a traceable history since new. We’re told the Olds was purchased new by a lady in Kentucky, where it stayed in her garage when not in use until 1985, then it was sold to a collector. Three decades later, that caretaker sold it to another enthusiast, who held onto the car until the seller acquired it in 2022, making him the fourth and present owner. Everything outside is claimed to be original, including the paint and chrome, with the sole rust area said to be a very small spot at the bottom of the passenger-side fender. However, this imperfection is located underneath, so it’s not visible unless you’re looking from down below. The seller describes the exterior as being in show condition, and judging from the photos, they may be on the right track here.
Under the hood, the 350 engine is reported to be completely stock, and it still wears the correct gold paint, sometimes referred to as “Olds Gold”. The small block here is the 2-barrel variety, with a factory horsepower rating of 250, and it’s matched with a Turbo 350 automatic transmission. The carburetor is said to have been recently rebuilt and a fresh oil change performed, so with only 23,000 miles of travel, the V8 may still have years of dependable life left, if owner #5 continues to give this Cutlass the same sort of treatment it’s accustomed to.
The theme of originality here continues inside, with the interior also stated to still consist of the same components it left the assembly line with. Only the driver’s front-seat area is noted as showing any wear, but NOS cloth of the exact same type is included, should the buyer decide the time has come to replace it. This is one of the most original and superbly preserved vintage Olds coupes I’ve seen in a while, and the Azure Blue paint is starting to grow on me. Any thoughts to add about this `1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S, or ideas where the seller may have placed his reserve?
This is an incredible time machine. I actually preffer the Cutlass “S” over the Supreme. I will say huge points to the owner for getting period correct twin stripe whitewhalls on it. This is what these came with brand new. ( You see it in the 1970 Olds brochure, Cutlass all the way up to the Ninety Eight had them.) Great color combination too and honestly wouldn’t change a thing, other than take the best care I can of it and make sure its in good storage so rust is not going to be a concern. The Olds wire wheel covers look really classy too. Love it!!!
Just for the fun of it, I looked up the address of the original owner. This is the house
And here is the garage it was kept in.
It’s a stripper with zero fun options.
What makes this car cool? Remembering everyone’s mom who ever drove you to school?
It was one of these or a station wagon when this car was a couple years old.
I would rather have the wagon today.