1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham

1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham GM's A-body platform dominated the world of U.S. commuter cars in the 80's. Millions were produced between 1982 and 1988, refreshed through '96. The front wheel drive feature meant plenty of room on the inside where most were fitted with front bench seats and crushed velour. The similarities between the Chevrolet Celebrity, the Pontiac 6000, the Buick Century, and Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera were so obvious, the term badge engineering was used and prompted GM to dedicate better design efforts to differentiate cars in the future. That said, the A-body was an unmitigated success. For consignment, a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera Brougham with a title verified 20,289 actual miles. Formerly owned and preserved by an Oldsmobile enthusiast, this two owner car has been kept in a climate controlled garage its entire life and sports leather upholstery. Whether or not you consider this a classic yet, one thing is for sure - you might not find one in better condition than this Exterior Single stage Silver Metallic covers the car and is in showroom condition. The composite headlights were new for '87 and instantly gave A-bodies a more modern face. A red pinstripe runs along the shoulder line and who can forget the international flag emblem which was to denote international design and appeal. It's perfect on the car and adds a spot of color. A luggage rack is on the trunk lid and the metal is in great condition and houses the third brake light. The black trimmed tail lights were a design cue for the GT and Brougham models and the 14-inch mesh aluminum wheels were a sporty choice given the wheel options and are wrapped in tires with an early 2024 date code. The only imperfections we note are clear coat blemishes on the wheels and some dings and water stains on the chrome rocker panel trim piece. Interior This car excels in the interior feature department as we're greeted with rich oxblood colored door panels complemented by chrome backed controls. A tuck and roll insert houses the door pull which feels robust and dare we say, European? Front bucket seats in oxblood leather, part of the Comfort Group Option, look fantastic and electric adjustments are noted on the driver's seat. More tuck and roll in the back seat which is accessed easily through rear doors. A color keyed padded steering wheel also feels robust and the rally instrument cluster includes a tachometer along with the typical information provided in round gauges. The column stalks are standard GM used on millions of cars and include cruise control and wiper switches. The small stalk in the back is for the tilt column. The center stack has an AM/FM/Cassette radio and heater/AC controls. A T-handle shifter is in the center console surrounded by open storage and closed storage where the padded armrest acts as the lid. The plush burgundy carpet is in excellent condition covered by just-as-plush optional floor mats, and the burgundy headliner completes the interior that feels like a warm corner booth at your favorite pub. Drivetrain The biggest gasoline engine offered in the Ciera is optioned here, the 3.8 liter V6 with electronic fuel ignition and rated at 150 horsepower. For a midsize car of the mid 80's, that's a respectable number. The 440-T4 4-speed automatic transmission spins the front wheels where 2.84 gears are found. Our consignor put in a new radiator and converted the A/C to R134 in 2025. Undercarriage We can say with some confidence that the owner of the car likely never took it out in foul weather and most certainly not snow. It's in near factory fresh condition underneath and the lack of surface rust has us pleasantly baffled. The single exhaust is in stock configuration and exits modestly under the rear bumper while power disc brakes are up front with power drums in back. The car is equipped with MacPherson struts on the front independent suspension and torsion beam with coil springs in the rear. We note