If you like your late-’60s Oldsmobiles with a local story attached, this 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme coupe listed in Kennewick, Washington, deserves a look. According to the seller, it was bought new in Pullman and has been kept in a garage ever since. The ad describes it as unmolested and rust-free, with original paint and about 63,000 original miles. Listed here on craigslist, the asking price is $17,500, and the seller will only deal in cash. Thanks for the tip, Curvette!
The mileage figure is worth pinning down early. In the written description, the seller types it as “63,00,” while the listing’s odometer field reads 63,000. Those two entries don’t quite match on the page, so a buyer should confirm the actual reading and ask what backs up the original-mile claim. The ad also lists the title as clean and marks the overall condition as excellent.
Under the hood is a 350 Rocket V8, which the seller says is the car’s original engine. It’s paired with an automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels, and the ad notes that the interior is original as well. The seller’s mechanical report is brief but upbeat, saying the car runs great and has been fitted with new shocks. Nothing is said about service records, so maintenance history would be a smart first question for anyone who calls.
That “unmolested” label comes with a few exceptions the seller discloses plainly. The ad names a Bluetooth audio setup with an amplifier, dual exhausts, and custom wheels as the non-original pieces. It doesn’t say whether the factory wheels, exhaust components, or original radio arrangement come with the car. Anyone hoping to return it to factory spec will want that answered before committing.
The seller closes on a firm note, asking for serious inquiries only and cash payment. The listing doesn’t mention any room for negotiation or trades. Claims like rust-free metal and original paint are the sort of thing any car person would want to see in person before handing over a stack of bills. A careful inspection, ideally with someone who knows vintage Oldsmobiles, seems like a sensible step here.
Taken at the seller’s word, this is a Washington-sold Cutlass Supreme with its original engine, paint, and interior, plus a handful of personal touches the owner openly lists. The price is posted, the terms are clear, and the key details are laid out in just a few lines. Whether it fits your plans may come down to how you feel about those modern add-ons. Would you keep it as the seller has it, or put it back to factory form?
While I don’t believe the mileage part (look at those numbers and how they don’t line up), I can believe the rust-free part. This car is in the driest part of a state that doesn’t salt the roads. Also, it’s hard to find an Olds like this that hasn’t been molested. They’re attractive and it’s legal.
The odometer numbers aren’t misaligned terribly. Pretty common for GM’s to not have them align perfectly even if the odometer has not rolled over. Still though, with claims of originality, including paint, then seeing over spray on the trunk latch, it does make one question the claim. As always, an in-person inspection would be wise to verify what is what.
Love everything but the wheels K