When shopping for a vintage car project, it’s always wise to consider one that’s still operational, even if you plan to perform a restoration. Being able to drive as you work is certainly a fun perk, and you’ll be able to cruise from the start in this one, including having the top down during sunny weather. That’s what the seller of this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme here on eBay does, with the convertible stated to be used in parades frequently in its town of Huntington, Indiana. Others are also eyeing this cool droptop, with 5 bids raising the price to $7,300 so far.
One idea here is to do nothing other than get behind the wheel of this Olds and drive. Maybe that’s OK for the short-term, but it doesn’t appear that it would take an exhaustive amount of effort to bring this one up a few notches. The front fenders could use some attention, and there’s some rust present in the bottom of the door and quarter panel on the passenger side. However, it doesn’t seem extensive, so hopefully, most of the bodywork will be able to be completed without actually having to change out any panels.
Some work inside has already been started, as the seats have gotten fresh vinyl upholstery, plus it’s nice to see that this one’s also equipped with power windows and cruise control. The side panels near the rear seat have been taken off, but they are included in the sale. However, the A/C components were removed by a previous owner, so these will need to be sourced if you want cold air to be blowing again. It’s also time to replace the top canvas, and there’s no word regarding the condition of the rails.
A 350 V8 provides power here, although there’s no information mentioned on whether it’s ever gotten a rebuild. The good news is that the seller says that the small block runs great, so maybe the mechanics are strong enough not to need any major attention for the foreseeable future. A couple of real positives are that the frame rails appear solid, with the back seat area being the only section of the floorboard stated as needing repair, plus the bottom of the oil and transmission pans appear to be dry. Is this 1970 Cutlass Supreme better to just enjoy in its current state, or is a restoration the preferred option here?
Fix the rust, clean up the engine compartment, and the road.
Try hit the road….
Already gone
gone must have been 2 good to be true at that price
Ad ended, with the final price listed at $6,000. There’s a bit of mystery here, if the bidding got as high as $7,300. I won’t speculate as to what the final outcome was, but my hope is that it either went to a good home, or we’ll see it again!
It looks like you all missed this statement:
“This listing was ended by the seller on Mon, Sep 29 at 5:35 AM because the item is no longer available.”