The name Cutlass comes from a curved slashing sword, once popular with pirates! This smart, bright red example is from the third generation of Cutlass.

Fitted with one of the two V8 engine options, they offered great performance. This car has the 350cu-in (5.7-litre) V8 ‘Rocket’ engine and 3-speed automatic transmission. Fitments included the Oldsmobile Superstock wheels, vinyl roof, power steering and air conditioning (though the air conditioning has not been complete since before the present owner bought the car). This car also has the bonnet black-outs and matching black grilles giving it a very sporty look.

The current owner purchased the Cutlass ten years ago, the car having already been in Western Australia for a decade with its previous owner, who had imported the car. In 2014 he treated the car to an engine rebuild. It’s been a weekend car, and has proven very reliable which is no surprise for such a car, with only maintenance required, plus a new starter motor a few years ago. Tuning guru Bill Lee has serviced the car annually.

Aside from some minor wear and tear from age and use – nothing major – the only real fault is some rust bubbles showing at the bottom of the front wings, in an easy to repair spot. The panels and paintwork (redone by the previous owner) are all good. Underneath the car is dry and in very presentable condition – a sure sign of a sound car.

The car starts instantly on the turn of the key and idles nicely with a good burble to the exhaust. It’s clearly a well sorted car with a tight feel to it and the car drives well as a result.

This Cutlass makes a very interesting alternative to the common Mustang or Camaro, with its unique styling mixed with good performance. Parts availability is good from US specialist companies. Just 4339 of the V8 Coupe were built in 1971 – out of 769,000 Oldsmobiles built that year – so this is quite a rare car, and very attractively priced.

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Paul Blank Classic Car Broker MD28413

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