1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible One thing about picnicking via Cutlass S, you'll never forget the pepper. Cutlass has it built in. And at a price that makes owning it a sporty proposition. This is the new Cutlass S. Low slung, low priced Youngmobile swinger for doing the things you do and going the places you go. 350 cubic inch V8 or Action Line 6. Three coupes including a bucket seat convertible.  From the 1968 brochures.  For consignment, a 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertible with a title verified 59,737 actual miles. This car has been owned by our consignor since 1973 and originally came from Arizona. More than 13,000 Cutlass S convertibles were made in 1968 but we'd wager there aren't many left in this condition. Exterior Wearing its original color in now two stage application, the Willow Gold is a welcome change of direction from your typical palette of colors and as result, stands out. The grille and headlight configuration are a one year only design adding even more uniqueness to this beautiful A-body. Chrome bumpers shine bright with the rear panel taking in the narrow horizontal tail lights at the base of a broad decklid over dual exhaust. A beige canvas room adds a subtle contrast to the greenish gold paint, and 14-inch Oldsmobile Super Stock II also wears a lighter shade while trim rings and wheel opening molding dress things up. At a distance, this is a show ready car. Closer examination reveals some imperfections included areas of chipped paint, a rust hole on the hood, a rock chip in the windshield, some adhesive that's failed on the rear window, various chips, scratches, bubbling, emblem fading, rough surfaces under paint, and a dent on the front fender near the bumper. Interior The gold vinyl door panels are handsome but show some age including staining and cracking on the armrest while the bucket seats reveal age through discoloration, a seam tear, and some roughness on the plastic shell. Up front, the original steering wheel has a crack in the plastic and some discoloration but it leads to a dashboard that's in great shape in fantastic period green gold. A courtesy light looms above the AM/FM radio and the glove box contours with the bend of the mid dash. A center console houses a wood handled shifter on a polished face plate for a Powerglide automatic, (but more on that later), all over gold loop carpet that's in very good condition. A green plaid vinyl mat covers the trunk where a spare Super Stock wheel and tire reside.  Drivetrain Presenting in a clean bay is a 350ci V8 from 1974 with a 4-barrel carburetor, mated to a TH400 3-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed to the 12 bolt rear axle with a consignor stated 3.42 gears and Positraction. Power steering, power brakes, and A/C are indicated by component presence in the bay. Undercarriage Clean underneath too, with minimal surface rust and dry conditions. The dual exhaust flows through stock style mufflers, terminating through black straight pipes out back. Power disc brakes are in front with power drums in back and suspension consists of coil springs at both ends with a 4 link in back. Drive-Ability A pump of the gas and a turn of the key and the Cutlass starts up eagerly, emits a pleasant exhaust tone, and rolls on to the test loop where it performs well, providing decent power and straight tracking from an time capsule of a cabin. We note the heater blower and radio are not working but all other functions work as they should, and we bring this drop top back to the showroom. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. What a swingin' place for a sit-in proclaims the 1968 brochure about the interior featuring recessed dials and a padded dash. Inside and out, it's a fantastic time piece and one that was marketed to a younger audience back in the day. But it doesn't matter