Originally a high-end version of the F-85 compact, the Cutlass became a series of its own and was upgraded to a mid-size automobile in 1964. A styling refresh came in 1966 that held into 1967, except the front turn signals were moved between the dual headlights. This 1967 two-tone 4-door sedan was Grandma’s car until she quit driving (it has some garage dings from her escapades). In good-running and original condition, this 59-year-old survivor awaits a new home in Kennewick, Washington, and is here on craigslist for $3,600.
Non-Supreme Cutlass models were big sellers in 1967, with Oldsmobile pumping out more than 84,000 in all body styles. More than one-third were 4-door sedans like Grandma’s car, which left the factory with a 330 cubic inch “Jetifre” V8, automatic transmission, and power steering and brakes. By the time she quit driving, the Olds had accumulated 111,000 miles, so the car was no garage queen. We’re told the paint is white over green, but the primary color looks blue to me, just like the interior.
This car was well-maintained, so it runs and drives as it should. The interior presents quite well enough, though the carpeting may be getting faded in places (well, it has been nearly 60 years). The paint is thought to be 90% original, accented by grey primer and a few little dings that Grandma added. If you want to replace the worst of it, an extra fender is part of the deal. Rust is at a minimum and easily repairable if you choose to repaint the vehicle.
Grandma may or may not have been the original owner, but the car’s Protect-O-Plate and repair manuals were saved and go with the sale. The original radio was removed, but it was saved along with the dashboard plate, in case you want to reinstall it. If you’re looking for a solid survivor that you could tinker with as you use it, would you give this Olds a new home? Thanks for the heads up, Rocco B.!
An honest, used car at a solid price! Kids would recoil if received as a HS grad gift, but a parent could use this as a second car and get it to Earl Scheib for a once-over…or break out the masking tape and house sprayer and have at it!!
If this Cutlass isn’t sold in one day? There aren’t any car people in the immediate selling area. Of course, as usual, it’s a million miles away from me. Who wouldn’t want this for $3600?
My first new car was a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442,
Engine had 440 foot pounds of torque 400 cubic inches, 3 speed automatic.
Factory cam with a 3:08 rear axle. After owning it for a while I found out that my Olds dealer listed a 4:55 final drive, had it installed at the dealership.
That rear gear replacement was life changing ! The best performance option a person can make. Later had a pair of Doug Thorley headers, and Mickey Thompson slicks installed.That made the car drive-able . Top speed was now under 100 mph, however the 1/4 mile times were upper 12 seconds.
Installed a pair of under-bumper ran air scoops from a 1968 442, The engine could turn up to 7000 rpm. At that time a 1967 Olds 442 sold for $2895, I found the old window sticker ! That was a big car,and I was a lot younger !
Kudos to the seller – a well written CL ad, utilizing all 24 photos on a reasonably priced 4 door.
Sellers need to take a lesson here.
Lovely looking car. Assuming everything works like they should, I’d love to buy the car. The only upgrade I’d give it would be to change the gauge cluster. Why should the only proper gauge be the fuel gauge, with everything else being warning lights?
Original 1967 rally packs are fairly hard to come by from what I’ve heard. But yeah, it’s a shame GM didn’t offer more gauges as standard equipment over the years. Even lowly Studebaker rarely had anything but gauges in all their cars.
I see nothing wrong with gauges. I’d much prefer gauges to warning lights.
looks like a good square deal for 3600.00 bucks.
Our neighbor had a dark blue one when we were kids. It was either a 66 or this. I was only 7 or 9, and that was in 1971 or so.
We had the same thing but a 2 door model & blue over white. Dad it bought from a neighbor back in the early 70’s. Probably the same 330 under the hood. We didn’t have it for long and I never liked the headlights with little lite in between.
What I do remember is my oldest brother driving it like a bat out of hell, scared the hell out of me when he would give me a ride anywhere. So much so I didn’t want to ride up front.
It was a great car, fast under his foot. I think it got traded in for what I don’t remember. Priced well. Would make a cool cruiser, daily driver cleaned up.
Good luck with the sale.