The Cutlass Supreme began in 1966 as a personal luxury version of the mid-size Cutlass. Its popularity would increase over the years and would consistently be one of the U.S. car industry’s best-selling automobiles. This 1970 edition is rough around the edges but runs well enough to maybe fall into the “daily driver” category. Located in Ellenwood, Georgia, this restorable Olds is available here on eBay for a flat $11,500. An attaboy goes to “Curvette” for the tip.
All of GM’s A-body intermediates were redesigned in 1968, and that’s when the Cutlass Supreme began to flourish. The 1970 editions were some of the best-looking of the series and found more than 90,000 buyers, the car’s best year yet on the showroom floor. A 350 cubic inch V8 was standard fare, and we assume that’s what’s under the hood of this Olds, likely paired with a TH-350 automatic transmission.
The paint on this Cutlass is a redo, and the original shade may have been Sebring Yellow. The vinyl roof and interior are matching and likely tan in color. We’re told it looks okay from a distance, but the missing driver’s side mirror is a sign that more issues are to come. There’s some rust along the rear window channel/package tray and a few bubbles elsewhere. The chrome isn’t perfect with some pitting, and the factory rally-type wheels may be missing their trim rings.
While the tires have usable tread, the seller is unaware of the age of the rubber. The engine wears some bling and may have 55,000 miles on it. The vehicle runs well enough not to identify any mechanical shortcomings that should be addressed. The passenger compartment is more than passable, though some detailing would help. All in all, this is a 56-year-old automobile that has some flaws as you might expect. Would you restore it or drive it mostly as-is?
quite the mess under the hood. another person that tried to do upgrades and left out the a/c. be a good buy @7500.00. could be a good cruiser.
Sure like those ’70 taillights. There were a bunch of these at the Homecoming last Saturday.
I’m with Hairy on this one ~ nice solid car that needs a full restoration. Looks like a $7,000 car, maybe even $8,000.
The seller’s definition and mine of the word “excellent” is quite different. That being said, I still feel this Supreme could be a fine cruiser. Besides the obvious missing parts and pieces, other things I noticed were both fenders have been replaced and all of the wheel well trim has been replaced – curiously except for the driver’s side fender, The engine compartment needs some help for sure. I’m interested in how the battery is secured since it’s not inside of the battery tray. And seeing an overflow tank added, it makes me think of cooling issues and overheating. Outside of the engine compartment, (and assuming one wanted to return it to a more factory look – which I would), there’s nothing that I see that would require a huge investment. I’d just focus on cleaning up what you have and sourcing missing pieces, like the fender emblem and door mirror. Definitely not full restoration as that would put one upside down very quickly. If it were mine, a majority of the expense would be the inside of the engine compartment. Other than that, making sure the Olds is mechanically sorted, some spray bombs, some effort / time, but I’d try to keep the financial investment to things that make it start, stop and drive reliably and sound.
I would say if it checks out mechanically, and the rust is manageable, this Olds is not terribly overpriced. Could be a nice cruiser here, but needs a in person inspection.
Goofy kiddie LED headlamps have to go. No A/C, filthy interior and needs paint. The underhood chrome looks silly. No way a vehicle worth 11K, sorry.
From the photos that we can see rust pushing up under the vinyl top that will only get worse unless taking care of it which will not be cheap. The one photo of the inside of the back window showing water damage due to the rust under the vinyl top. Along with the other areas in need of help $5000,00 would be a fair price.
This is likely a code 50 “Bamboo” paint car with the H code (Dark Gold) vinyl top. That was a common pairing with the gold interior in ’70. I have the same color combination on my ’70 convertible.