Fasseddy

1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Convertible
Odometer shows 65,788
VIN 336678M271342
Runs great, Drives Great, drive anywhere
Originally Willow Gold under the White paint
Original Rocket 350 engine
All New within the last 15 months, with about 1500 miles:
B & M TH350 Transmission
Edelbrock 4 barrel carb and intake
Lokar Cables
Dual Flowmaster Exhaust
15x7 American Racing Torque Thrust Wheels
Cooper Cobra GT 245/60/15 Tires
Starter, alternator, regulator, battery, aluminum radiator, all new brakes, new shocks, tie rod ends, spark plugs, spark plug wires, pertronix ignition and coil, all wiring and dash gone through, new carpet, door panels, Sony stereo, New kick panels with speakers.
Presentable and cool as it is.
Could use little body work and of course paint.
The Top is in OK condition, it has a glass rear window, one tear, power top works but needs help going up.
Additional items: original 2 speed Jetaway transmission, 2 barrel carb and intake, air cleaner, and 2 new patch panels for the front fenders where the usual rust occurs, and a rocker panel for the passenger side.
Located in West Los Angeles
I can aid in Shipping
$11,500 OBO
edrageset@hotmail.com

Fasseddy

Seeing as how I have recently lost my job, I must part ways with my baby.
I will look at offers.
I have 176 views, yet no one has responded.
Would anyone like to give their "2 cents" as to the value of a '68 Cutlass S Convertible?

Thanks,
Erik

jaunty75

I think your asking price is fair. The car has some issues, but it's a convertible, and you've done a lot of things to it already.

Are you advertising it anywhere besides here? For all the activity this site gets, I think it's nothing compared to the exposure you'd get putting the car on, for example, craigslist and ebay.

Fasseddy

Thanks jaunty75.
I have it advertised on Craigslist here in Los Angeles.
I tried ebay last week, but to no avail.
I will try again.
The issues are easily remedied.
Isn't this a potential $18,000-$20,000 car?

jaunty75

First, I don't think all of the issues are "easily remedied." The car has rust behind the wheels. Yes, you have the parts and all, but, to me, "easily remedied" means something I can do in an afternoon for $20.

Yes, according to the price guides, in showroom condition, this car has a value in the $20,000 range. In "car show" but not showroom condition, the value can range anywhere from probably $13,000 to $18,000, depending. Given the issues your car has, I don't think it's quite at the "car show" condition level, but it's not far off.

As I said, I think your asking price is right in line with the fact that it's a convertible, which always adds value, that has had some improvements done to it but still has to go some (new top plus fixing the mechanism, rust repair, repaint) to be all the way there.

oldcutlass

Nice car, not a bad price.

Fasseddy

Thanks guys.
I agree with you jaunty75, "easily remedied" is subjective. Someone out there can easily pull the fenders, cut the bad metal out, weld the new metal on, prep, and bolt back on. I was quoted $650 for both fenders and the rocker.
It truly is a nice car. It drives great. It's a convertible. It's straight, doesn't need much, and that original Willow Gold is a beautiful color with a black top.
Hey oldcutlass, "not a bad price" is a reasonable assessment.
I don't want to give the Cutlass away, but I am willing to part with it for a "good price" for someone to finish her.

I neglected to add:
New windshield wiper motor not yet installed
Gas tank professional cleaned
New front wheel bearings

Make me a reasonable offer!