The Oldsmobile Cutlass was America’s best-selling car for two years, 1975-1976. Some controversy remains over the best-selling car in 1977, with some saying the Chevrolet Impala/Caprice edged out the Cutlass with over 650,000 units sold. But that technically combines two Chevrolet models, and if you separate them, the Cutlass, with 632,742 units sold, was the best single-model seller in 1977 as well. Either way, 1977 was the last year of the model’s fourth generation, and it retained all the luxury and comfort it was known for. If you want to drive one of the best-selling cars of the 1970s, this 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass located in San Diego, California, is available here on eBay with bids up to $6,600 and a BIN option of $14,000.
The 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass featured an all-new vertical front grille, which created a waterfall effect coming off the hood. Factory literature stated the new grille blended beautifully with the rectangular headlamps. Based on the badging in the photos, this Oldsmobile Cutlass is the Supreme model, which featured the most upscale trim. The body is finished in Dark Blue Metallic with a contrasting white Landau roof, which pairs very well. It has aftermarket headlights, but finding an original-style set shouldn’t be difficult. The original owner chose the optional deluxe wheels, color-matched to the body, which gives the Cutlass a classy overall look. That classiness carries over to the blue interior, which feels like a living room. A 60/40 front bench seat was standard on the Supreme trim and featured a pillowy crushed velour design with a vinyl inlay. It would literally feel like driving while sitting on your living room couch.
The standard engine for the 1977 Cutlass was the tough, spunky 231 V6, which replaced the Chevrolet inline six from previous years. The original owner, however, chose the most powerful engine for 1977: the new small-block 403 cubic-inch Rocket V8 with the Turbo Hydramatic 3-speed automatic transmission, which should make highway cruising effortless. The 403 replaced the older 455 big-block offered in previous years and delivered high low-speed torque and 185 hp. This was the same engine the Pontiac Trans Am used starting that year and continuing until 1979. The mileage on the 403 V8 present in the Cutlass is listed as 44,000. The car also has an AC unit and belt, but the seller did not say whether it works or needs repair.
While the seller unfortunately doesn’t provide much information beyond the fact that the title is in hand and a new catalytic converter and dual exhaust were installed three months ago, the photos show the car in very good condition. It would definitely be worth reaching out to the seller for more information and possibly a good deal on one of the best-selling cars of the 1970s.
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