Factory Hurst Dual Gate Shifter - 48,800 miles

Just in time for your Memorial Day cruising!!

Welcome to my auction of this most extraordinary example of a General Motors classic!

Here we have a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais with 48. 00 original miles.

I am only the third owner of the Cutlass and have been restoring it for nearly four years.

During my care of the Cutlass. only one local shop has performed all the work.

I will introduce the Cutlass new owner to Paul and Steve. who will verify all work done. verify mileage and provide receipts.

Here are the highlights of the work I have had professionally done: Totally rebuilt tachometer and speedometer cluster by Instrument Specialties . including new printed circuit board

New factory correct 442-style dual exhaust system

New quartz-movement factory analog clock

New cushions in both front bucket seats new headliner. new sun visors by Vintage Stitch

Brand new factory correct dual-exhaust system

Fully charged A/C and now R 134. Repair parts to complete overhaul

Professionally rebuilt Hurst Dual-Gate Shifter by Atlantic Speed obtained from 1979 Hurst-Olds

New Drivers power window motor

Repainted interior plastic panels to factory color

Completely rebuilt 4 BBL Rochester Carb

New intake manifold and re-painted to factory blue

New Valve Cover gaskets and bolts

Engine and Transmission tune-up

All new fluids. belts. hoses

Engine bay detail including new hood insulation

New battery

New seals on T-Tops and on roof

New ignition lock cylinder

Rebuilt brakes new rear coil springs

Undercoated body. brake drums. frame

Brand new BF Goodrich T/A Radials 225-70 R 14.

New spare 197-75 R 14

Factory original Cutlass Rallye Wheels gold leaf and chrome

BONUS:

The winning bidder will also receive $1000's of dollars of spare OEM parts! I have an extra engine bay cruise control system. a dozen rallye wheel caps. original floor mats. digital clock. original wire wheel covers and many. many other parts.

In January. I had the Cutlass professionally appraised to validate my description and condition of the Cutlass.

Bill's report appears exactly as supplied:

VEHICLE

APPRAISAL - International Vehicle Appraisers Network

William

G.

Krieger

1660

Von

Braun

(847)

352-8280

Elk

Grove

Village.

IL

60007

Cell:

847/354-0071

Email:

hipogt aol. com

www. hipogt. com

On

January 18. 2014 .

an

authorized

inspector

of

the

International

Vehicle

Appraisers

Network.

Bill

Krieger

of

Elk

Grove

Village

in

Illinois.

personally

inspected

and

evaluated

the

vehicle

described

below

for

the

purpose

of

providing

an

estimation

of

the

vehicle's

cash

value

today.

He

inspected

the

vehicle's

exterior.

interior.

chassis.

and

engine

compartment.

The

evaluation

is

based

upon

authenticity.

preservation/

restoration.

maintenance

and/or

replacement

costs.

Vehicle

Year

and

Make:

1980 Oldsmobile

VIN:

3 K 47 HAM 462949

Body

Style:

Cutlass Calais two door notchback

Interior

(color/material):

Camel tan fabric

Vehicle

Inspected

at: Owner's location

Owner:

Jack Cantwell

Address:

Grayslake. IL

Special

Features

Odometer

reading:(48. 84) Vehicle is powered by a 5. 7 liter (305 CID) V-8 developing 155 h. p. attached to a three speed Turbo Hydramatic automatic transmission. Factory options on this vehicle are - Cutlass Calais package including: Strato bucket seats. center console. sport steering wheel. full instrumentation. tuned suspension with front and rear sway bars. Other factory options include: power steering. power brakes. Tempmatic air conditioning. left hand outside adjustable remote mirror. power door locks. power six way seat. power windows. tilt steering wheel. cruise control. rear window defroster. removable glass tinted roof panels (“T” tops). Landau vinyl roof covering. AM/FM stereo cassette radio including four speakers and power antenna. and wire wheel covers.

Owner installed aftermarket options include: new rear coil springs. new intake manifold. new power driver's side window motor. full replacement of both disc and drum brakes. radio aux module added to allow MP/3. Android or i Phone music addition. analog clock with quartz windings. hidden LED courtesy map lamps added to inside rear view mirror. console shifter upgraded to Hurst dual-gate type (a. k. a. “His and Hers). Super stock five spoke color-coordinated wheels with full sized spare tire and matching wheel.

Air conditioning has had Freon replaced by modern R-134 refrigerant.

All mechanical work has been done by one shop and owner has contact information if needed.

Comments

Engine/Engine

Compartment:

Engine compartment is in very good factory original condition detailed correctly. Engine compartment walls and firewall display no sign of rust. collision damage or repairs. Engine compartment is painted in correct semi-gloss paint with the engine block being mostly repainted and attached items detailed correctly. Engine wiring is routed in correct factory looms displaying no sign of spliced. worn or replaced wiring. All engine accessories and underhood items are clean. in factory locations and nicely detailed. There is some dirt/grease on the bottom of the block that needs nominal detailing for show. Owner commented that the Rochester carburetor has been rebuilt by a qualified mechanic.

Chassis:

Underside of vehicle is in good condition being painted in the factory-correct semi-gloss black displaying no rust. collision damage or repairs. Suspension items and rear axle have some dirt/grease but no sign of recent repairs or damaged units. Owner commented that the exhaust has been replaced with correct 4-4-2 dual trumpets exiting from correct Oldsmobile muffler. All exhaust items are in very good condition with no rust. dents or deterioration. The stock wire wheel covers have been replaced by the very attractive optional Super stock five-spoke color-coordinated wheels. Chrome wheels are in excellent condition having no visible rim “curb rash” or pitted rims. Tires are B. F. Goodrich P 225/70 R 14” white lettered radials with an overall tread depth of 9 mm having minimal wear.

Interior: Both bucket seats are in excellent condition with owner commenting that the seat foam has been replaced recently. Rear seat is in pristine condition. None of the seats have visible wear. torn seams or matted down nap.

Door panels and rear quarter panels are in excellent condition displaying no door water stains. waviness or sun damage. Carpeting is in excellent condition as is the headliner. Both of the tinted T-tops are clear having no “crazed” portions with the weatherstripping in excellent condition. The center console is in very good condition with the 4-4-2 Hurst chrome shifter and “His and Hers” shifter console bezel in excellent condition. Instrument panel padded sections display no sun. water damage or waviness. Instruments are clear with easy-to-read gauges. Owner commented that all instruments have been removed and recalibrated by a qualified repair facility with instrument circuit board replaced.

Exterior:

Exterior black paint has a very high gloss with some minor scratches observed. By running a flexible magnet. all sheet metal appears to have no filler added with magnet “sticking” to all rust-susceptible areas. Body panels display no waviness or obvious repair areas and bottom of doors are rust-free. Both chrome bumpers. stainless trim and vinyl trim are pit/dent free. One exception is the driver's door stainless that has one minor dimple. The vinyl front and rear bumper impact strips are straight having no waviness. cracks or deterioration noted. Both tinted T-tops are sealed well into the roof frames and display no scratches or cracks. Inside the trunk are the original Oldsmobile T-top vinyl jackets in excellent condition. The vinyl Landau cover is also in excellent condition displaying no exterior wear and excellent trim. Inspection of the edges of the vinyl top displayed no rust underneath the vinyl cover or trim. All glass is crack and scratch-free displaying original GM “bug” with the windshield having a few minor stone chips but no delaminating observed. Rear tail lamp lens covers have been replaced by earlier attractive backlit “rocket” design.

(Appraisal of 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais two-door continued)

Summary/Comments

This example of a 1980 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais two-door is in very good condition with the owner taking obvious excellent mechanical and interior/exterior care of the vehicle. Many areas have had detailed. costly maintenance by qualified mechanics and restoration companies. If sold. owner has many parts saved that will accompany vehicle such as original wire wheel covers. original time display clock. vinyl floor mats. and many replaced trim items.

I would rate this vehicle to be in number two plus condition needing minor cleaning and detailing to put it in number one condition.

After

careful

evaluation

of

this

vehicle.

based

on

my

expertise

and

experience

(and

after

consulting

Old

Cars

Price

Guide.

NADA.

The

Production

Figure

Book

for

U. S.

Cars.

the

Internet.

reviewing

the

International

Vehicle

Appraisers

Network

database.

etc. .

and

after

consulting

with

other

Professional

Appraisers.

museums.

and

automotive

experts.

etc. .

when

necessary.

I

appraise

(estimate)

this

vehicle

as

having

a

cash

value

of

$ 13. 00. 00.

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