Remember the old sales slogan, “Not Your Father’s Oldsmobile”? Cars like this might have inspired those words if such a configuration was available in 1967. This Cutlass 4-door sedan probably left the factory with a 330 cubic inch V8 – but it’s not there anymore. In its place is a 455 V8 with a 5-speed transmission, with the former lifted from a ’69 Toronado. This is one sharp-looking “family sedan” and we’re told it’s ready to be driven anywhere. Located in Donelson, Tennessee, this potential sleeper is available here on craigslist for $11,000.
Except for the aftermarket wheels, this Olds Cutlass looks as unassuming as a 1950s Clark Kent. But the current or former owner had bigger plans for the machine by dropping in a rebuilt 455 that has been tricked out with a hotter camshaft and other goodies. The Tko600 transmission has overdrive and is said to be a dream at highway speeds. Both the engine and transmission have seen about 4,000 miles.
But the metamorphosis didn’t stop there. There’s a 9” Moser rear end along with TrueTrac and a 35-spline differential (about 6,000 miles here). The front suspension has been redone with a larger sway bar thrown in for good measure. BF Goodrich tires are mounted at all four corners. The result is a great running automobile that may need nothing more than a new home.
While the body and paint look quite good, the floor pans needed replacing and that was done. The stock interior presents well, and a Bluetooth radio was added along with some gauges. The frame was coated to not only protect things but perhaps also provide for a quieter ride. This car can probably do anything that an Olds 442 can do but with extra doors for the comfort of your passengers. Our tipster Chuck Foster really delivered on this one!
Dr Olds 🏁 approved 👌 ✔️ 😎
So it’s an Olds “4-4-4”?
Um, I think it’s a 452 now, if going by the original designation. ( 4 barrel-4 speed-2 exhausts)
If my memory serves me right, olds never offered a big block in a 4 door except in a vista cruiser but what a great concept! In 67 you could get the turnpike cruiser package in a cutlass but only in a cutlass supreme. That got you a high compression 2 bbl 400 ci with a switch pitch turbo 400, 442 suspension with rear sway bar hd cooling , factory dual exhaust and tall freeway gearing. This is better with the OD 5 speed. Olds should have offered a similar option package in a 4 door and flat top wagon. Very nicely done car!
Needs A/C
Was originally an A/C car. If evap assembly ok, you could add a modern compressor and condenser. You’d have the better dash distribution system and the inside appearance of the factory A/C. If I didn’t have way too many cars and projects (and the corresponding lack of discretionary money) I’d love to have this car. I have several 2 door collector cars and have no argument against 4 doors – much easier to take passengers and often have more pleasing proportions than 2 doors. I wouldn’t kick it out of my garage!!
If one does not mind the extra doors, looks like it would make a fun ride. If the engine is sound, seems like a fairly reasonable price considering what’s been done to the car.
I like it, and all the hard work has been done. Good price too.
To be clear, dads Oldsmobile was the 98, this was moms car. I swear, mags could make a Yugo look good. I realize, to us , um, seasoned folks, a 4 door is not our cup of tea, but in the future, 4 doors will be a hot item. Not at auctions, but just everyday folks with a family that want a nice, simple car, be it Olds Cutlass or Rambler Classic. I always scratch my head( not too hard) why someone would go to such lengths to create this. They are missing the target audience completely. I think this may be a Supreme, as I read, the only ones with the 4 tail lights were 442 and Supreme. I think this was a classy optioned car originally, and quite frankly, I think they ruined it.
Was obviously built as a drag car. Longer wheelbase of the 4-door puts more weight over the rear axle. For normal driving around town I’m sure its fun to surprise people with an unassuming tan 4-door. I like it. As far as “ruining” the car: It’s a 4-door…most have already been crushed or parted out to save a 2-door. At least its still on the road.
Crew cab 4-4-2?
Looks good, not overdone.
4-4-4-2. Just a little stutter
My first car was a ’67 Cutlas Supreme 4dr. when I was 16.
330 cu.in. 310hp. 4bl quadra jet. Maroon in and out with black vinyl top.
Great car. Surprised many people when that 4bl kicked in.
One of many Olds I wish I still had, along with my ’70 442 and ’65 F85.
Good times. Wish I had the funds to replace them.
Regarding Poppy’s comment about a drag car, I went back and took a closer look at the photos; strait pipe exhaust from headers, no fuel tank behind axle that I could see, a small fuel cell next to two batteries in the trunk above the axle hump. Don’t plan on driving this one far from home.
Mike: You comment about the range limiting fuel cell reminds me of the time my ’70 Cutlass was down because I had to remove the tank to replace the sending unit filter sock. I still needed to be able to use the car for short trips, so I ran it off a ’90s era GM coolant overflow tank stuffed behind the right headlights and gravity fed the fuel pump. Ran great with about a 20 mile range until I could get the tank reinstalled. Kept another larger gas can in the car for refills just in case. (Good thing I never got into an accident with that setup).