Unfinished Business: 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
The Supreme was added to the mid-size Oldsmobile Cutlass roster in 1966. It would go on to compete in the personal luxury car segment dominated by GM products like the Pontiac Grand Prix and Chevy Monte Carlo. However, it was always based on the Cutlass platform, meaning that a variety of body styles would be offered. This 1970 Cutlass Supreme looks like a stalled restoration project. The paint has been redone as well as parts of the interior, but it still needs mechanical attention.
When the Supreme arrived in ’66, only one body style was available and sales topped 30,000 units. Four years later, the lineup had expanded, and more than 90,000 copies were built. That would lead to the Cutlass Supreme having the greatest market share in its class in the 1970s and 1980s. The Supreme moniker was finally retired in 1997 after more than five million cars had been sold with that branding.
We’re not sure if this project car is one where the seller decided he/she’s had enough or if it’s a resale opportunity. While we’re told the paint is new, it’s not terribly shiny and the front clip looks less robust than the rest. And some pieces are not shown, like the front bumper or door panels. The seller does say all the chrome is there, but we don’t see it.
The upholstery is said to be new along with a matching vinyl top. The gas tank has been replaced, but the running 350 cubic inch V8 needs work (how about the TH-350 automatic transmission?). If you don’t mind finishing what someone else started, this Olds can be found in St. Bernard, Ohio, and is available here on craigslist for $15,000. The seller is willing to talk a trade, as long as you have a later model Chevy Suburban or GMC Yukon.
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Comments
Not that it really matters, but that rear bumper is from a ’71 like mine was. Prolly the non-attached front also came from the same donor.
These are really nice cars when done but not a 442, or a W-31 edition, a convertible, or SX and need assembled. Seems like a lot of money for a cutlass project and as mentioned, the rear bumper is from a 71 cutlass.
A dog in St.Bernard.
Off topic (sort of), but I have had two St Bernards and they are gentle giants. I miss them both. Very protective and sweet. And a bit messy
$15k for murky pics and misleading descriptions GTFO
The fact that even the owner thinks this is a ’70 vs a ’71 should make all buyers fearful of this car…
It’s got a ’70 style buckets in it and the ’70-only burled walnut dash inserts. Rear bumper was probably changed to ’71, but that doesn’t make it a ’71.
It’s got ’80s G-body wheels on it too. Following your same logic it must be a G-body .
Poppy My 69 cutlass convertible had burned walnut dash and console inserts so not a 70 only
This car is not far enough toward completion for 15k
The vinyl roof has something funky going on especially on the sail panel
RMac – I’m talking about the ’70-’72 cars – ’68-’69 have completely different dashes. I’m with you on the price for the condition of this car. I just took exception to the original poster’s comment that the seller didn’t know what he had simply because the rear bumper was incorrect for the advertised year.
Not entirely bad, but needs everything. Back when the General didn’t build an ugly car.
This Supreme is a mess. Missing the signature 70/71 Supreme belt trim. The vinyl top and hood trim. Wheel well trim. Wrong rear bumper (front bumper not on car, but seller says they have a new one, is it the correct year?) Non-factory interior material. Missing all emblems. Weatherstripping. Etc, etc. Than the seller says “front window cavity needs attention,” so metal work was not done prior to paint. Wonder what else was not fixed or corners cut? Still needs a lot of work. I don’t even need to see engine compartment or undercarriage. You can find way more complete cars for the money this seller is asking.
taking photos of a car in the rain is so smart if the paint is in bad shape. just saying.
poor pics. you can do better if you want 15k. 6500 car at best. good luck