A reduction in size was in store for several popular GM offerings for 1978, and the Oldsmobile Cutlass was no exception, with the fifth-generation cars losing significant length and weight compared to their predecessors.  Fortunately, even after the changes, the Cutlass remained one of the best-selling autos in America for the next several years.  However, there’s still something about the prior body style that remains captivating to this day, even if the car happens to be a sedan, such as this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme here on Craigslist.  This Olds is said to have spent its entire life in California, and it’s currently residing in Atherton, not far from San Francisco.  This one’s priced at $11,000, and we’d like to thank reader Tony Primo for the tip here!

The seller reports that he is the second owner and that both caretakers have always kept this car inside, and combined with such a favorable climate, this one still looks exceptionally well-preserved on the outside.  I don’t recall noticing very many of the 4-door examples from this era with the cool slanted grille up front, but after seeing this one, it makes me wish they had all been manufactured this way.  The seller states no rust is present and that it’s never even been driven in the rain, with the original paint lines from 1977 still visible.

Stepping inside seems to validate the claim that this Oldsmobile is a time capsule, with the interior looking much like it would have when the car was new.  Given the condition, it’s easy to believe the reported mileage of 41,000 is accurate.  There are also several nice features that weren’t always found on most cars back then, such as power windows, seats, and even a way-cool CB radio.  More good news is that everything on this one is listed as working.

The positives continue under the hood, as in the bay is the largest engine available for ’77, a V8 of the 403 variety.  The seller states that this car runs and drives like new, and the underside is described as being clean enough to eat off of.   Other than it being a sedan, I’m not finding much to criticize here, so it’ll be great if someone in the market for a 4-door example finds this one.  Any thoughts to share regarding this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme?