58,000 Original Miles: 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S
This 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S is an original and unmolested car that is claimed to have only covered 58,000 miles. It has a few minor marks but is in otherwise very nice condition. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. It is located in Hayward, California, and comes with a clear title. The owner has set a price of $7,500 for the Cutlass. A big thank you must go out to Barn Finder Ikey H for spotting this car for us.
This is one really clean looking Cutlass. The worst problem that I can find is this small ding on the front edge of the driver’s side fender, which has also knocked off the chrome trim. There are a few minor marks and chips on the paintwork, but the car appears to be distinctly free of rust issues and has the general look of a car that has been well cared for.
The interior of the Cutlass is just as impressive as the outside. The carpet is a little bit faded, but it may respond to a dose of dye. The interior trim, seats and dash pad look really good, and the only thing that I can spot is the fact that an aftermarket stereo has been fitted into the dash, although I suspect that the speakers may be fitted to the rear parcel tray, as there is no sign of any in the door trims.
The drive-train for this Cutlass S is the 350ci Rocket V8 engine and 2-speed Jetaway automatic transmission. The car also appears to be fitted with both power steering and power brakes. The owner says that the car drives smoothly. Under the hood looks quite clean and tidy for an original and unrestored car of this age.
As with any claim of low mileage on a vehicle, it is to be hoped that the owner is able to verify this. Even if he is unable to, this Cutlass is in very nice condition, without being a trailer queen. It is a nice car that seems to have survived well over the last 50 years and has a look that makes you feel like there’s at least another good 50 years left in it. The Cutlass remains a popular car, and ones like this are becoming harder to find. These don’t attract the sorts of prices that you would expect from a 442, but they sell well regardless. Nice examples like this sell for around the $12,000 mark. Interestingly, I have also found a non-running project car for sale that requires some rust repairs. The price? Exactly the same as this car. That makes this one look like a really good buy.
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Comments
I think the ’68 Cutlass is the best looking of all GM A-Bodied cars and this is a real sweety. Such a sensual shape with beautiful details. One of my all-time favorite muscle cars is the ’68 W-31 which was actually more of an American GT than a 1/4 mile bruiser.
The W31 was built for the quarter mile.
Sure Looks great. Nice start for someone. Good luck to the new owner
Cheers
GPC
I think the 1969 Cutlass is the best-looking of all GM A-bodies, mostly because I owned and dearly loved one. The lines on both are very fluid and coherent and just very eye-appealing to me. They came in a lot of attractive colors and the white ones like this always look elegant.
Mine handled well for the era, especially when I put Michelin radials on it. The 350 was rated at 250hp and was adequate to be charitable. The trifecta for me would be a Vista Cruiser, a 442 convertible, and a Cutlass coupe, all from 1969.
I’m surprised in your statement about Michelin’s! I put a set on my ’62 Buick and had to replace them with another brand. They rode very very hard.
To be honest I probably was running them at about 22psi.
Softens up the ride when there’s no air in the tires.
Hey ccrvtt, ’69 is my favorite year also, mostly because my 1st car was a ’69 Vista Cruiser!
Nice and believe it’s low mileage Cali low rust care to boot!
Always hoping one of these has the ram rod 350 in it, but those W31 Olds are pretty rare. Nice car here, really like the black interior as it goes very well with the white paint. I would have to change out those wheels and tires for something meatier, but outside of that pretty much like it as is.
Love the lines on these Oldses. I despise the 2-speed automatic, but otherwise this is a great car at a good price. A bit of trim work and this is a great ride.
My aunt and uncle had a ’68 Supreme back in the day. Tuxedo Black with a Parchment vinyl top and interior she was, with wire hubcaps and those huge centers they had on the ’68s. Fully loaded with power windows and everything. Cool car. I remember it well.
Wow, easily worth that price! I wish I could buy it. Even without factory AC.
This is the type of car i look at most at shows. Just nice to see it close to what it was as new. Would have been my kind of car. Could be ordered almost any way you wanted. Being my frugal self, i’d order base…350 2 bbl, 4 speed, posi, maybe even bucket seats. Leave her as she is, great car !
Wish this were nearby- had a similar one (4-4-2) in the 70’s, but as an old guy I would be perfectly happy with a Cutlass as long as it can scoot.
Not a powerglide fan, but I guess you could put a gear vendors overdrive behind it and re-gear it to suit. Otherwise its a very nice car.
Despite achieving the same function, the Jetaway and Powerglide are two completely different designs and share very few parts.
The 2 speed automatics were a mainstay for GM intermediates and small block full sized Chevys of this vintage
The 3 speed Turbo Hydramatic was more likely to be found with the 400 cubic inch engines.
Had a 68 f- 85 with the golden 250 six and a 3 speed on column cool rare post car.
If this car was listed on Craig’s List here in NH at this price, I’m guessing that it wouldn’t last very long.
Brake pedal wear looks a little heavy for 58k miles?