Oldsmobile Cutlass 307 V8 1988
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51K MILE SURVIVOR, WELL-PRESERVED, LOADED W/OPTIONS, 307 V8, 200R4, CLEAN CARFAX
Oldsmobiles don't get much fresher than this 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic, especially now that they're not making any more of them. With just 51,346 on the clock and every single option including those unusual alloy wheels, it's a fantastic survivor that just crossed the threshold into collectability.
Yes, that's right, at 25 years of age, cars are considered antiques by the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA), and this Cutlass would be a slam-dunk winner in preservation class judging. It's also just a nice car in its own right, ready to serve as a daily driver, a weekend cruiser, or perhaps the foundation of something else simply because the styling never goes out of style. That's original factory paint on the angular Cutlass sheetmetal, and light blue was one of the more popular colors in 1988, which was also the final year of rear-wheel-drive Cutlass production. Factory pinstripes, aero headlights, and a padded vinyl opera roof are all reminders of a different era in motoring, but not one so far back that we can't remember it. Seriously who didn't have a car like this somewhere in their family? The big doors still seal up like airlocks, and the stainless rocker moldings are still brilliant.
Buckets and a console were quite rare in the Cutlass Supreme, but like its corporate cousins at Buick and Chevrolet, it wears them extremely well. Somehow, the formal roofline and plush surroundings also manage to be sporty. Perhaps it's the high-back buckets themselves, which wear blue velour that's comfortable and in exceptionally good shape. This one also offers a fully array of instruments, including a tachometer, all surrounded by faux wood that was the height of luxury in 1988. There's no airbag in the leather-wrapped steering wheel, but every single option you could get is in this car, including A/C, power windows, driver's seat, and locks, a tilt column, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo. You'll also find a CB radio under the center stack with an antenna stashed in the virtually untouched trunk.
The engine you want in your Cutlass is the rugged, torquey, and smooth 307 cubic inch Oldsmobile V8. One of the last times an Oldsmobile engine would be in an Oldsmobile, it doesn't make huge horsepower, but it is effortless at just about any speed, which was entirely the point. It also hasn't been modified, and still wears its original air cleaner, carburetor, and exhaust manifolds, all buried somewhere inside that densely packed engine bay. A 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission was standard equipment, and with it a set of 3.07 gears out back, making this Cutlass the ultimate in highway cruisers. A new single exhaust, complete with a fresh catalytic converter, was recently installed, and you'll note that as a lifelong Georgia peach, this one is spotless underneath. Perhaps the car's most unusual feature is those lace-style alloy wheels, which were a limited-availability option on the Classic and which we've never seen before. Wearing appropriately-sized 205/70/14 whitewall radials, it rides like a cloud.
These cars are always popular and cross a wide variety of demographics, which suggests that they will remain collectable in the future. Get yours before it vanishes. Call now!
Features : Power Seats, Cassette Player, AM/FM Radio, Seatbelts, Power Windows, Power Steering, Power Locks, Power Brakes, Fuel Injection, Front Disc Brakes, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Heat, Cloth Interior, Air Conditioning, Numbers Matching, Defrost
https://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/4507-atl/1988-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme
1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass 307 V8 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $18995.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Oldsmobile Model : Cutlass Model Version : 307 V8 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1988 Sub type : Coupé Location : Atlanta
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About Oldsmobile
Ah, Oldsmobile, the very name conjures up images of classic American automobiles and the open road. Let's embark on a leisurely journey through the annals of automotive history with this venerable brand.Our story begins in 1897 when a man named Ransom Eli Olds founded the Olds Motor Vehicle Company. He wasn't the first to build cars, but he was a pioneer in mass production techniques. In 1901, Oldsmobile introduced the "Curved Dash" Olds, widely considered one of the first mass-produced automobiles in the United States. It was simple, reliable, and affordable, making it accessible to the masses.
Fast forward a few decades to the 1930s, and we encounter one of Oldsmobile's most iconic creations, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88. This was a car that not only looked cool with its sleek design but also packed a punch under the hood. The Rocket 88 featured a powerful V8 engine, earning it the nickname "the first muscle car." It was a true American classic, a car that epitomized the spirit of the open road and the freedom of post-war America.
As we approach the 1950s, Oldsmobile continued to innovate. The Oldsmobile Fiesta, introduced in 1953, was notable for being one of the first cars to feature a fully wraparound windshield, a design feature that would become a hallmark of the era. It also showcased the brand's commitment to luxury and style.
But perhaps the zenith of Oldsmobile's excellence came in the 1960s with the Oldsmobile 4-4-2, a car that was both sporty and practical. The 4-4-2 stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts. It was a muscle car for those who wanted power without sacrificing comfort. It was the embodiment of the American muscle car era.
Then there was the Oldsmobile Cutlass, a car that became an American institution. It was a family sedan, a sports car, and a luxury car all rolled into one. The Cutlass was reliable, comfortable, and versatile, making it one of the best-selling cars in American automotive history.
Sadly, as the years went by, Oldsmobile faced challenges, and the brand that had once been a symbol of American automotive innovation and excellence ceased production in 2004. It marked the end of an era.
But the legacy of Oldsmobile lives on in the hearts of car enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone who appreciates the classic American automobile. It's a brand that gave us some of the most iconic cars in automotive history, a brand that embodied the American dream of freedom, mobility, and style.
So here's to Oldsmobile, a name that will forever be associated with the golden age of American automobiles and the enduring spirit of adventure on the open road.