UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the listing, so be sure to take a look at them in the gallery below.
All enthusiasts dream of one day finding a classic with a known ownership history and an exceptionally low odometer reading. They imagine owning such a car and driving it as its makers intended. That is the opportunity awaiting the winning bidder on this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade. Its presentation is exceptional, and one glance at its history helps explain the amazing presentation level. The seller purchased it approximately a year ago, and after enjoying some time behind the wheel, he feels it needs a new home. Therefore, The Olds is listed exclusively with us at Barn Finds Auctions.
Oldsmobile launched its Fourth Generation Cutlass in 1973, with the badge receiving regular updates until production ended in 1977. Our feature car rolled off the line in 1975 and was purchased by its original owner from Royal Oldsmobile in Charleston, West Virginia. It has remained in that area ever since, being driven sparingly until the original owner passed away. His family retained the vehicle, appropriately maintaining the Cutlass and continuing the trend of keeping it locked away in a garage to protect it from the elements. The result is Canyon Copper paint that is virtually flawless and a White vinyl Landau-style top that shows no evidence of discoloring or deterioration. The panels are as straight as an arrow, and there is no history of restoration or repairs. The underside exhibits the hallmarks of a cherished classic, with no evidence of penetrating rust. A small spot is developing under the edge of the vinyl on the driver’s side, but that is the extent of the problem. The chrome sparkles as beautifully as the paint, and the tinted glass is crystal clear. The original owner specified Super Stock wheels that give the car a sporty feel.
Cutlass buyers in 1975 faced a wide choice of engines to power their new purchase, and this car rolled off the line with the 350ci V8 under the hood. It sends 170hp to the road via a three-speed TH-350 automatic transmission and a 2.56 rear end. That feature alone confirms the original owner preferred relaxed cruising over rapid acceleration. Power steering was a standard feature on the ’75 Cutlass S, but the original owner splashed $55 on power-assisted front disc brakes. The current owner installed new front brakes and power steering hoses, adding a new AC Delco battery and fuel pump. It has a genuine and documented 15,200 miles on the clock, with 500 of those added by the seller. It runs and drives perfectly, with the seller saying it feels like occupants are floating on a cloud.
The original owner liked their comfort and safety features, explaining why this car features air conditioning, a Cutlass Supreme wheel, Deluxe front and rear seatbelts, and an AM/FM radio/8-track player. The White vinyl interior trim looks faultless, with the Brown carpet, dash, and belts providing a striking contrast. Upholstery of this shade can become tired and develop a yellow appearance, but this car has avoided that fate. I usually avoid describing original interiors of this type and age as perfect, but this one wouldn’t look out of place in a showroom.
Classic cars from the 1970s spent decades in the wilderness, but they have gained a strong following thanks to a new generation of enthusiasts. The result is that values for cars like this 1975 Cutlass S Colonadde are climbing steadily. The trend shows no signs of easing, meaning buying a vehicle of this caliber now could represent an excellent long-term investment. Hmm, I can’t think of a better reason to submit a bid. Can you?
- Location: Charleston, West Virginia
- Mileage: 15,200 Miles
- Engine: 350ci V8
- Transmission: 3-Speed Automatic
- VIN: 3G37K5M292206
- Title Status: Clean
Bid On This Auction
- ToroMan bid $17,600.00 2023-07-26 11:06:45
- Ed. F. bid $14,600.00 2023-07-26 10:59:50
- ToroMan bid $14,500.00 2023-07-26 10:58:59
- Ed. F. bid $11,600.00 2023-07-26 10:55:16
- ToroMan bid $11,500.00 2023-07-26 10:54:13
- Ed. F. bid $11,100.00 2023-07-26 10:53:31
- ToroMan bid $11,000.00 2023-07-26 10:52:14
- Ed. F. bid $10,000.00 2023-07-26 10:51:43
- ToroMan bid $9,900.00 2023-07-26 10:50:19
- Ed. F. bid $9,800.00 2023-07-26 10:49:41
- ToroMan bid $9,700.00 2023-07-26 10:37:58
- DVG bid $9,150.00 2023-07-25 14:09:50
- jvan91usa bid $8,699.00 2023-07-24 15:08:11
- Brian K bid $8,477.00 2023-07-23 23:03:36
- Ed. F. bid $8,300.00 2023-07-23 06:49:23
- Buck bid $8,200.00 2023-07-23 06:24:19
- Ed. F. bid $8,077.00 2023-07-21 08:42:43
- Brian K bid $7,977.00 2023-07-20 16:48:01
- DVG bid $6,500.00 2023-07-20 04:50:58
- Jimwm bid $5,800.00 2023-07-19 16:38:07
- Grubbygreg bid $5,432.00 2023-07-19 13:58:40
- DVG bid $5,000.00 2023-07-19 09:46:32
- Patina bid $2,600.00 2023-07-19 05:06:29
- mav bid $2,500.00 2023-07-18 23:28:47
- 2manyvettes bid $1,500.00 2023-07-18 18:36:05
Chrome side mirrors. Curious 🧐
This was similar to a Chrysler spring special. Chrome sport mirrors, quarter roof with the opera glass and super stock wheels seem to be the package. Maybe even the white interior. What’s more curious to me is the Salon thick rim steering wheel.
Looking at the window sticker all of the above mentioned items are listed under optional sport group for $236.00
Really nice car, owned a 77 Cutlass Salon and put many smooth miles on it. If this was closer…
The car is a Y76 option package which is detailed as the special package which include the chrome mirrors, special rims landau top with half windows. Its also designated as a dealer package with DYNO badging on the car.
This was a Y-76 package. It included chrome mirrors, special wheels, landau top and smaller side window. It also included special dealer badges which I understand were specific to regions. See the Olds DYMO badging on side and rear.
Great car if I win where would I have to go to pick it up.
Wouldn’t surprise me at all if this beauty is gone by Thursday this week. Heck–maybe even tomorrow!
Nice Cutlass ✂️ 🔪
Very nice Cutlass. Beware of the bubbling under the vinyl along the bottom edges of the quarter windows.
No matter what kind of miles or anything else these are ugly non-muscle cars. People have to get away from this fantasy of muscle cars and realize they are buying basically used vehicles. Anything over two or three grand for something like this is ridiculous
Why post negative comments? If you can say something nice…..
A used car yes, but one that’s almost fifty years old and in great condition. Low mileage means it’s not even broken in. Like buying a new old car. And what value can you put on nostalgia? Somebody grew up with a car like this so memories. And I can tell you from experience nothing rode like these cars when new. Not taut handling like today’s vehicles but smooth.
I’ll grant you they’re ugly (only Buick got this body style remotely right), and of course it’s not a “muscle” car as it might have been in 1968, but it’s still old, well kept, and becoming more rare by the day. That’s worth more than “just a used car” status. This isn’t 1985 when it would sell for $1000 tops.
GM loved pairing white vinyl with contrasting carpet and dash back then. My ’74 Century Luxus had this exact same color combo inside, only mine was dark brown with a dark brown top. My uncle had a black ’74 Cutlass Supreme with white vinyl roof that had white seats and black carpet and dashboard. Thanks for the memories!
My stepdad bought a new one like this Cutlass. It was the Cutlass “S” version, it was dark blue with white top and interior like this one, I remember the new car smell and the unleaded gas exhaust smell of the mid 70s…
New car smells were very unique back then, and much stronger than they are today. As i recall, different brands had different new car smells.
I wish I could remember them all. I remember Chevrolet was minty in a way. Buick was more classy. Olds kind of sporty. This could be just my memory messing with me. But I don’t think so. Naturally, the chemicals which created them were probably very bad for you, so they toned it down of course.
Bick, I agree on the new car smells, some of them never leave you.
I’ve mentioned it here a couple of times how I will never forget the smell of my parent’s new ’79 Horizon 4 door. It was such a distinctive plasticy odor that was not pleasant at all. 99 percent of that interior was made of plastic.
Nice car. Axe the pancake and put dual exhaust on it and a K&N air filter.That’s all I’d do and dial it in carb and distributor.
Owned a ’74 Cutlass Supreme and so would not pass this car up if I were in the market. But I’m not so I’ll have to pass.
Does the A/C work -cold?
thx
I think this beauty has a shot to be the most popular auction on BF in quite some time. Great looking car.
Sure could use a fold down arnrest and power windows. I bet it ran the interstates with class.
I’ve only seen a handful of these with that sport group option package. This is a neat car. If only I didn’t have too many already.
I had a 75 Cutlass Salon with the same exterior color combination. The interior was the color of the dashboard on this car. Being a Salon it had reclining bucket seats trimmed in matching corduroy and a center console. It also had power windows and AM-FM radio with the antenna in the windshield. It was powered by the Olds 350 4bbl. It was a very comfortable car to drive and ride in. I wish I had kept that car.
With the exception of some rust spots this 48-year-old Cutlass; looks showroom new! It certainly brings back some memories of what an automobile was. Now the market is over saturated with SUVs. If I were able to purchase this, I would add some undercoating for protection against the harsh chemicals used on the roads in winter. All in all, a real beauty & I hope that it’s next owner has many years of driving enjoyment.
Where are the photos of the under side. It is very important for me to check the rust issues?
I have plenty of underside pics and will work to add them. There is no rust.
I sent underside photos just now and hopefully will be updated soon. It is clean with absolutely no cover up.
Just wanted to make sure you saw the underside photos.
Add at least $10K to correct the rust issues….correctly
A tire kicker in ever bunch! Thanks for your negative comment.
Please elaborate?
Olds also made Hurst 442 in this body style.With t-tops, swivel buckets, and center console.Looked sharp.My boss had a ragged out ratty green one on the lot that had seen much better days.Your gold ones about a “Cream Puff” in used car lot terms.Old slogan (get the feel of an Oldsmobile).
The reserve is off!