The “S” (which stands for Sports) model was added to the Oldsmobile Cutlass lineup in 1968. It was sandwiched between the standard Cutlass and the Cutlass Supreme, and its fastback styling lent itself to the 4-4-2 (or 442) muscle car. This 1971 edition sports a replacement front clip (because the other one rusted away or the car was in an accident?) and doesn’t currently run. Located in a driveway in Williston Park, New York, this unfinished project is available here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500 OBO. Barn Finder “Zen” is our source for this tip!
After a redesign in 1968, changes in 1969 and 1970 were fairly noticeable. But in 1971 and 1972, the Cutlass updates were more subtle, like the grain in the front grille. This example was well-equipped when it left the factory, complete with a 350-cubic-inch V8 (4-barrel), TH-350 automatic transmission, Rally Pack gauge cluster, front disc brakes, and bucket seats with a console that incorporated a Hurst shifter. The AM/FM radio was even ordered with an 8-track tape player (wonder if it still works?).
We’re not told why the Olds isn’t running, and perhaps it’s a matter of hooking everything back up after the front clip swap. The hood is from a W30 Cutlass, and the grille was lifted from a 442 (not pictured). A partial build sheet is available for the buyer to confirm how much of all this is spot-on at nearly 90,000 miles.
Perhaps this Oldsmobile offers the sound foundation for a restoration. Or it’s a source for lots of great parts, per the seller. The car is titled, but it’s from New Jersey and was signed by the dealer there (if that should be a problem at your DMV). What’s left of the finish and interior appears to be triple blue paint, vinyl top, and seating. If you were to make an offer on this Olds, what would be your game plan?
This Cutlass needs quite a bit to restore it…
It is optioned pretty well. Doesn’t make it worth it.
If I lived closer (thank God I don’t… I really don’t need another) I would be looking. Personally I think that $3500 is a good deal to restore unless the floors and trunk are gone. Hard to tell under the top with the photo’s. There is rust showing at the edge of the vinyl top, likely at the fasteners for the trim. If its rusted, there are a ton of valuable parts on this car. Considering all the factory options, it could have a posi rear. For $3500 you could part this out and make some money. The SSl wheels are somewhat rare, the W25 hoods are $1100 and up. The Rally Pack if functional is around $1000.Dual Gate with console is an easy $1000. A body bucket seat cores alone are going for over $1000. AM-FM is $350 and up, especially if it is a stereo. Tape deck is worth $400 or so. There are still a ton of little parts left.
It does have a posi in it.
You’d want to check when you see it in person. Nearly everyone I know, including myself, has at one point in time bought a car the seller claimed had a POSI, but didn’t. Same goes with gear ratio’s, those are often different than what the seller claims.
Steve R