1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass CUTLASS SUPREME

This car was restored by previous owners to very high standards. Although it has a mild mannered appearance. it has a very strong Olds 455. T 400 transmission. and 3:42 positraction that combine to make it a great Muscle Car.

Engine and Drivetrain: Original 350 replaced with an Olds 455 (396021 F Block. G Heads).

Whoever built this motor knew how to maximize Olds performance. It has an aluminum Offenhaueser Sonic intake. Holley carburetor. stainless headers with aluminized dual exhaust system. MSD ignition system. and oversize aluminum radiator.

It has a slightly “lopey” idle and I suspect it has a W-30 grind camshaft.

It has great throttle response and makes tremendous power on takeoff. The T 400 chirps the tires on upshifts and I believe it has a mild shift kit.

The original fan was replaced with a thermostatically controlled electric fan that works perfectly. Factory power front disc brakes. The rear end is a 10 bolt positraction that I am 95% convinced is a 3:42 ratio.

(Driveshaft yoke rotates about 3. 4 times per full wheel revolution). Has an aluminum W-27 cover.

I sanded most of the passenger side axle tube looking for a factory code. Unfortunately the housing had surface rust and some pitting.

There appears to be a (corroded?) T and a clear M. Olds literature shows the TM code positractions had 3:42 ratios and were listed with W-30's. T is poorly preserved. look at photo and decide for yourself. If TM this is a RARE posi. All under-hood factory AC parts are absent and missing. Body & Paint: Excellent body overall.

The trunk lid appears to be a new reproduction (undrilled for letters or numbers). Doors are excellent. I cannot find any evidence of rust repair in the quarters or welded seams from installing quarter skins. The quality of panel fit is excellent.

Somebody spent a LOT of time block sanding prior to paint to get everything this straight clear coat paint is polished to a mirror finish. I would characterize this as show car paint with VERY few tiny chips from use.

The floors and trunk are solid. The underside consists of a mixture of black paint. dirt. and some surface rust.

Bumpers appear recently rechromed. Interior and Top: Very nice dark blue bench seat and door panels.

Carpet looks new.

There is about a 2 inch crack in the dash pad The top has a very good appearance but does show some slight wear and scuffing. Repairs or Needs: All lights. speedometer. turn signals work.

Horn does not .

. No top boot or jack. Spare tire is an SS II wheel.

AM FM radio is an old Kenwood system with power amp in the trunk that works great. Radio knobs are missing. Overall this car feels like a well-tuned 442 car with tremendous power.

I would guess previous owners spent over $25 K to upgrade and restore to this condition.

Very trouble free and draws a crowd.

Car is sold as is and no warranty.

Actual mileage is unknown.

Car can be viewed evenings by appt.

Thanks

On Aug-08-16 at 11:17:26 PDT. seller added the following information:

Positraction is NOT for sale separately.

This car can easily be modified into a 442 or SX "Tribute" if that is your interest.

You must arrange your own shipping. I will assist with loading.

thanks

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