The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme began as a trim package in 1966 and was soon selling like hotcakes. So, Olds promoted it to series status, and – by the mid-1970s – not only had the Cutlass Supreme become the company’s most popular product, but also the highest-selling model in its class. For most of its tenure, the Supreme was built on a variety of rear-wheel-drive platforms. This beautiful example from 1975 has only had one previous owner, was stored after 1986, and has seen just 34,000 miles. A tip from Pat L., this car is in Milford, Pennsylvania, and available here on craigslist for $20,900.
General Motors designed its mid-sized cars in 1973, including the Cutlass, using new “Colonnade” styling with fixed center pillars instead of true hardtops (supposedly as a safety move). While initially somewhat controversial with buyers, they soon got on board and sales figures continued to rise. Cutlass Supreme coupes had a unique roofline with vertical opera windows not shared with other Cutlass coupes, as well as different front-end styling. By 1976, the Cutlass enabled Oldsmobile to be only the third marque to break one-million units sold in a model year (Ford and Chevy were the other two).
For reasons unknown, the original owners (spouses who have since passed on) put this beautiful black Cutlass into storage in 1986. And there it sat for the next 36 years. The seller apparently purchased it from the estate of that couple and has done a lot of the usual stuff you would expect to get it back on the road. That includes new tires, and we assume some tinkering with the fuel delivery system.
Except for a repaint of the hood, roof, and trunk lid, the rest of this Olds is said to be original. Those efforts have revealed a time capsule that runs and drives like new and looks like one, too. We’re told the Supreme has a V8 engine, which could either be 260 or 350 cubic inches, both built by Oldsmobile although GM subsidiaries had already begun to share drivetrains to reduce costs. The division built more than 150,000 of the Supreme coupes in 1975 (there were sedans, too), even more than that in 1976 on its way to becoming #1.
Nice car, and going by how it looks I believe the mileage claim.
Those pedals have ZERO wear!
But $20,900? No F-ing way!
On a good day, to someone who “has to have” it, maybe $15,000 tops!
I wouldn’t go over $10,000 myself, depending on what engine it has.
If the 260, then $8,000 lol.
I had one “back in the day”. Mine was a black Salon, looked like this on the outside. Mine had a red bucket seat interior and Mine had a factory 455.
It was a GREAT car!
I see value in this & I truly hope the flipper makes a worth while deal for all involved.
just a correction it’s Milford Massachusetts, not PA.
It may just be my sinical view of the world but the verbiage regarding the title sounds as if the title is not in the seller’s name. It sounds like you get the old title in the previous owner’s name and some death certificates so the new owner can do the leg-work getting it titled properly. That may be easy in some states but it seems to be a high hurdle in my state of Ohio. Inquiries should be made before any commitments are tendered. JMHO.
Yeah, what is this about handing the death certificate of a previous owner out when buying a car? That’s supposed to prove the originality. No thanks, I’ll just take your word for it.
Your explanation makes a lot of sense. Now, you have to go and prove to the state that you are the new rightful owner.
Darn, when it said Milford, Pa, I’m like that’s where I live. Too much money for a bench seat car. I remember these new and worked at an Olds dealer then. That vinyl seat material started falling apart in a few years. Cloth much more durable. I missed out on a 1977 Grand Prix LJ on BAT the other day that sold for $17,500 and had many more options than this car. This car is now owned by a dealer who likely stole it for cheap from the estate because few people want these cars. They would rather spend $900 a month on a stupid new Jeep.
Lovely looking car. Although I was way too young at the time this car was on the market, I remember cars like this from when I was a boy.
Great car. I had a 77 Supreme loaded with hurst T Tops. Wish I still had it. Only had 350 but it was a fun car to drive. Mine was yellow with white vinyl top and interior.
I love this car! Too much money, it depends on why you want it. too much if you’re a flipper, if you really want the car not so much. Twenty today, thirty in five years and a great car.
Don’t know what size the engine is?? I would want to see that information before considering a purchase, especially considering the high asking price.
Stored for 36 years you’ll have to Rebuild the motor all gaskets, trannie to, rear end also brakes all around all fluids tune up flush coolant system and so on
Absolutely. It’s a GM. They leaked like sieves when they were new.
Wrong…….. If the engine hasn’t run in all that time the fuel system would have to be flushed out , but you could put a little oil down the cylinders and let it soak , just to make sure the engine is lubricated , and the car would fire up with no issues. The brake fluid and coolant you would change on any used car you bought and its no big deal.
I had a ’75 Cutlass Salon. I think the color was called canyon copper. It had corduroy tan bucket seats which were very comfortable. It had the 350 engine, but it was still a fun car to drive. It also had power windows, which you needed if you wanted to open the passenger side window from the driver’s seat. The 4 door version had the same front clip as the 2 door. In ’76 they got rectangular headlights. The 4 doors and wagons got the new front clip but the rest of the body was unchanged. The 2 doors got new sheet metal all around. The only difference with the front ends on the various Cutlass models was the style of grill and whether it had a hood ornament or not. I think the price for this one should be around $12,000.
Still have my 1976.Buick Sport Regal.that I special ordered with the Hurst T Tops, all original car ,white with black bucket seats and automatic trans
With a 350 and only 35,000 miles . Love the car . Original paint and beautiful Buick chrome rims.
Had a 76 black on black 350 one of the best cars I have ever owned.
Price is a bit optimistic and surely makes a difference whether it’s a 260 or 350 V8. 15k tops for a 350, 10k if it’s a 260….just my honest opinion.
I had a 1974 Supreme with a gold Rocket 350 in it. Did they change all the engines in 75 to that blue, or maybe the 260 was blue and the 350 was gold ?