Most classic cars that receive a second chance are typically projects or barn finds that spent years or even decades in storage, but this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is something else.
The car was involved in an accident and granted a salvage title, as the insurance company didn’t believe it could return to the road.
Fortunately, that wasn’t the end for this otherwise classic.
While we don’t get any specifics on the crash that turned it into a salvaged queen, this Cutlass Supreme received a second chance, and based on the photos shared online by eBay seller fsbovehicles, we should all be happy that this happened. The Cutlass has become a garage queen that looks spotless, with the owner explaining that even the original AM radio now works.
The car is still completely original, but I would thoroughly check these claims, so contact the owner and arrange an in-person or third-party inspection before making an offer. The numbers all match, with the car sporting a Rocket 350 V8 engine paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission.
The 350 V8 was the standard choice on the Cutlass in the late ’60s and the early ’70s, but it delivered enough power for most buyers. However, Oldsmobile also offered a cheaper and lazier option – a six-cylinder unit whose focus was economy – but few customers got one. The GM brand eventually rendered the six-cylinder engine an unnecessary option and dropped it when it unveiled the 1972 model.
This Cutlass Supreme has gone through a complete transformation after the accident that turned it into a wreck selling for cheap, so it now wears a fresh coat of paint and a brand-new vinyl top. I feel like the photos don’t tell the full story, and the car looks even better in real life, so you must see it in person before bidding. I don’t believe you’ll find any rust on its body, but you should still inspect the metal and put the car on a lift to check out the undersides.
The selling price makes sense, but the owner also enabled the Make Offer button, leaving the door open to further negotiations if someone wants the car. They hope to get $17,000 for this Cutlass Supreme, and the easiest way to tell if this is a fair expectation is to visit Lafayette, California, and see it in person.
Everything works on this Oldsmobile, so you shouldn’t need a trailer to take it home, as you could drive it on its wheels. However, considering its shape, you might want to avoid bad weather, so double-check the forecast before planning your trip. The odometer indicates 140K miles, but it’s unclear if this is original and how many miles the new owner added after saving the car.