Oldsmobile : Cutlass Cutlass F85

1962 Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass Club Coupe215cu all aluminum V8 Rocket Engine3 speed hydromatic transmission
i purchased this car at a local estate auction about 4 months ago. it was licensed and driven by the original owner until 2012. from my understanding shes an elderly lady and was getting too old to drive and moved to a retirement home. this is a ONE OWNER car! she purchased this car brand new on 5/31/1962 from Knipp Motors Oldsmobile Cadillac in Jefferson City. Missouri. the car shows 15. 00 miles on the odometer. but there is no way for me to verify the accuracy from the records i have. from the condition is does NOT appear to be 115. 00. but that is my personal opinion. i do know she lived in the area within 30 miles her entire life and the car was in its garage when i picked it up.  
the car is completely rust free other than its had a small patch(size of your palm) repaired under drivers feet with sheet metal and pop rivets. its very complete and all original. its unrestored. but has had a repaint or touched up at some point. it appears to be a lacquer paint job and i'm unsure whether the entire car was repainted or if just certain areas were blended and touched up. but you can see the blended areas. it doesn't look bad. but where its blended its not as shiny. lacquer never did blend well and over time the blended area is noticeable and that's whats happened in a few spots. the car starts. runs and drives great. drive home anywhere. not a show car. but very respectable driver. weekend cruiser. drive this one to the car show! a true time capsule! 
the heater controls are a little stiff. i'm sure its the cables. the heater blower does work as well as the radio. the tires are decent and doesnt appear to have any dry rot or cracks. the engine purrs like a kitten and has no excessive smoking or noises. the transmission shifts smooth as it should. i have not verified that the engine and transmission are true to the car. but i can almost assure they are. nothing looks changed or out of place or to have been replaced.  
 I drove it for a few weeks back and forth to work and got tons of thumbs ups!  I did send off the old title. but kept a copy of it. I've never seen a title that old and didn't want any problems when/if I sell it. I have a clear. updated Missouri title in my name that matches the vin# on the car. No surprises here! i do have the original protection plates and owners manual. original purchase order and cash receipt from purchase. there is some OLD spare parts in a box in the trunk that came with the car. few oil filters. spark plugs. light bulbs. fuses as well as other various things.  

if you have any questions or would like additional pictures of certain areas of the car feel free to contact me through ebay messaging. i'm offering free pickup. i will not ship the car. but i will work with a buyer to arrange shipping. i can also deliver to buyer or shipper within 300 miles for an average delivery fee. contact me to discuss details.

On Dec-22-14 at 10:28:16 PST. seller added the following information:

 Original MSRPLow RetailAverage RetailHigh RetailBase Price$2. 03$4. 25$9. 50$18. 00Options: (change)215/185 HP V8 Engine 15%15%15%Hydramatic Transmission 10%10%10%TOTAL PRICE:$2. 03$5. 30$12. 37$22. 75



Low Retail Value 
This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition. needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint. trim and interior would show normal wear. needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is'. This value does not represent a ‘parts car'.  
Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers' and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver. it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value.  

Average Retail Value
This vehicle would be in good condition overall. It could be an older restoration or a well-maintained original vehicle. Completely operable. The exterior paint. trim. and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. A ‘20-footer'.  

High Retail Value 
This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint. trim. and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition.  
Note: This value does not represent a ‘100 Point' or ‘# 1' vehicle *.  
* ‘100 Point' or ‘# 1' vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility.

On Dec-23-14 at 14:18:46 PST. seller added the following information:

its been brought to my attention that my car is NOT the 185hp. my apologies for the confusion as NADA only had one option for the 215 engine rating it at 185hp. whether it is or is not i have adjusted the values accordingly. taking out the 215cu V8 option. my car does have the 215cu V8. but i was told it was 145hp. the options below rate the standard 215cu at 155hp. so be your own judge.  updated values:                                              Low Retail               Average Retail                         High RetailBase Price                             $4. 25                               $9. 50                                 $17. 00 Options: (change)Hydramatic Transmission       10%                                   10%                                       10%TOTAL PRICE:                                   $4. 47                            $10. 05                                       $19. 90
References1962 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library
630 West Fifth Street
Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 228-7000
www. lapl. org1962 OldsmobileDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)
5201 Woodward
Detroit MI 48202
(313) 833-1456
www. detroit. lib. mi. us/nahc/index. htm1962 Oldsmobile Service ManualLos Angeles Public Library1962 Oldsmobile Facts BookDetroit Public Library (Nat'l Auto. Hist. Collctn)Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 Krause Pub. Los Angeles Public LibraryThe Production Figure Book for U. S. Cars Jerry HeasleyHorseless Carriage Foundation
8186 Center St. Suite F P. O. Box 4119
La Mesa CA 91944-4119
(619) 464-0301
www. hcfi. orgSerial No. Book for US Cars 1900-1975 G. BrighamHorseless Carriage FoundationMotor Age April 1962Los Angeles Public LibraryExterior ColorsPaint TypeLacquerColorsAll colors may not be available in all models. Cameo CreamWillow Mist MetallicProvincial WhiteGarnet Mist MetallicSheffield Mist MetallicHeather Mist MetallicCirrus BlueWedgewood Mist MetallicPacific Mist MetallicSurf GreenSand BeigeSahara Mist MetallicSunset Mist MetallicRoyal Mist MetallicEbony BlackTwo Tone Colors AvailableStandard/Optional EquipmentHydramatic automatic transmissionOptAir conditioningOptPower steeringOptPower seatsOptRadioOptPower antennaOptHeater and DefrosterStdDual ExhaustOptPushbutton RadioOptOriginal Base Price$2. 03. 00No. Produced7. 09BodyBody MakerFisherNo. Doors2PassengersModel Number3027Weight2. 07lbsDimensionWheelbase112 inchesLength188. 2 inchesWidth71. 6 inchesHeight54. 5 inchesFront Tread56 inchesRear Tread56 inchesEngineTypeV8 Valve-in-headDisplacement215. 27 cu. in. Cylinders8Bore & Stroke3 1/2 & 2 51/64 inchesCompression Ratio-Std8. 75 to 1Compression Ratio-OptNot applicableBrake Horsepower155@4800Rated Horsepower39. 2Torque210@3200Main Bearings5Valve LiftersHydraulicBlock MaterialEngine NumbersStarting S001001Engine No. LocationStamped on front of right cylinder head. LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pinCarburetorTypeDual downdraftMakeRochesterTransmissionTypeUnknown at time of publicationDriveRear wheel driveNo. Of Gears3Gear Ratios1st2. 572nd1. 553rd1 to 14thNot applicable5thNot applicableReverse3. 49

Clutch TypeSingle plate dry discClutch Size9. 5 inchesAxle TypeSemifloatingDifferentialHypoidDifferential Ratio3. 08SuspensionFrontIndependent coil springsRearCoil springsSteering GearBall & nutBrakesServiceDuo-servo self-adjusting on 4 wheelsFront Size9. 5 inchesRear Size9. 5 inchesEmergencyRear service brakesSize9. 5 inchesOther Systems SpecificationsExhaust SystemSingle with crossoverIgnition SystemDistributor and coilBattery12Cooling SystemCentrifugal pump with thermostatRadiatorTube and centerFuel TypeMileageWheels. Rims & TiresWheel TypeWheel MfrWheel SizeTire TypeTire Size8. 5 x 13Spare LocationTrunkCapacitiesFuel16 GallonsOil4 QuartsTransmission2 PintsCooling System12. 5 QuartsRear Differential2 PintsFront DifferentialNot ApplicableTransfer CaseNot ApplicableClassic RatingNot RatedVIN/IDVIN/Serial no. Starting 620-01001VIN DescriptionTotal Digits: 7Digits 1: SeriesDigits 2: UnknownDigits 3-7: Production numberVIN LocationOn left front door pillar.

On Dec-26-14 at 11:19:50 PST. seller added the following information:

video link of the car running. please copy and paste to your browser:https://www. dropbox. com/s/ze7xqbgdlfset9x/047. MPG?dl=0

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