Many cars from the mid to late 1970s spent years in the automotive wilderness. They emerged from factories when emission regulations had taken an enormous bite out of engine power, and performance was typically lackluster. However, that has changed… more»
Cutlass S
Jan 28, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
24k-Mile Sedan: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
It’s an interesting automotive week at Barn Finds when readers send us tips on not one but two 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass sedans recently coming out of the woodwork, with each showing only 24,000 miles on their odometers, and somewhat… more»
Oct 29, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
61K Original Miles! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Yesterday we reviewed a 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais “International” edition and today, we’re going to wind it back a bit to the Colonnade years (’73-’77) with this very green ’73 Cutlass S. It was this generation, the ’76 in… more»
Sep 24, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Driving Project: 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Some enthusiasts will hesitate when confronted with the notion of completing another person’s unfinished project build. That is understandable because doing so represents venturing into the unknown. However, this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S shows promise. Most of its rust… more»
Sep 20, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Well-Maintained Driver: 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
Even in base form, the 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass was a sporty-looking car on the outside, with its sculpted quarter panels and sloped roofline in the rear, but buying a Cutlass S model took it up a notch by adding… more»
Jul 23, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Restore Again Or Drive? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
1972 was the end of the road for the third generation Oldsmobile Cutlass, with the car set to emerge the following year with a complete redesign as part of the new General Motors Collonade style line-up. While the fourth-generation… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • Auctions • 34 Comments
BF Auction: 15k Mile 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade
UPDATE – Additional photos have been added to the listing, so be sure to take a look at them in the gallery below. All enthusiasts dream of one day finding a classic with a known ownership history and an… more»
Jun 7, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Rare Muscle Car Project: 1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350
Built as either a Cutlass S or F-85, the 1970 Olds Rallye 350 was a one-year wonder. It was a “junior” level muscle car in that it didn’t require a big block to get the job done. But sales… more»
Feb 10, 2023 • For Sale • 52 Comments
LS3-Equipped 18k Mile 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S!
We get lots of great tips here at Barn Finds from our readers with suggestions of cars to feature, but when I saw the one from Brian K. titled “Someone’s Crazy Here” I just couldn’t wait to dig into… more»
May 4, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Garage-Kept Survivor: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The 1972 model year marked the final of production for the Second Generation Oldsmobile Cutlass. The upcoming model marked a significant styling change to a squarer and more hard-edged appearance that many enthusiasts feel was not as attractive. If… more»
Mar 13, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
LS3 376 V8 Restomod! 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Cutlass S was the sportier version of the Supreme, with more of a fastback look and fewer amenities. The cars were redesigned for 1973 as GM went to a “Colonnade” styling approach to their intermediates (sedans with pillarless… more»
Jan 25, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Swivel Bucket Seats! 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
1974 was a bad year for U.S. automakers, and especially ones like Oldsmobile that didn’t offer any real economy cars. The OPEC oil embargo of 1973 drove up gasoline prices and steered car buyers to smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles…. more»
Nov 6, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Stored 15 Years: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible
One of the most successful cars to ever emerge from Oldsmobile was the Cutlass – and especially the Cutlass Supreme. As a mid-size automobile, its popularity took off with the generation built from 1968-72. That would include this 1972… more»
Aug 1, 2021 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Nicer Than It Looks? 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass “S”
For five years in the ‘70s and ‘80s, the Oldsmobile Cutlass would be the best-selling car in America. Quite an accomplishment for an automobile that began as a compact (F-85) in the early 1960s. By 1968 and the third… more»
Dec 25, 2020 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Colonnade Survivor: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The 1977 Cutlass models were the last using GM’s Colonnade styling, which was first adopted in 1973. All the divisions’ intermediates employed that design, which eliminated the true hardtop look, perhaps for safety reasons. The cars continued to sell… more»
Oct 12, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
455 V8: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
The Cutlass was one of Oldsmobile’s most successful models. Originally based on the F-85, the Cutlass quickly became a series of its own. The Supreme was the top-line Cutlass, while those with smaller budgets opted for the Cutlass S…. more»
