jstrits

1970 cutlass cruiser (flat top) wagon.350-2, turbo 350. Last year it just turned 30,000 miles. I bought it with 25,000 on the clock and it has been one of THE best running, driving cars I have ever owned. Originally bought new by a man in his 60's from Frink olds-chevy in ashland oregon, it had moved then to TX at one point and I found it in the midwest. One repaint in enamel that shows well despite a few nicks and scratches. One look underneath tells the story of where this car has been. This is one of the most solid cars you will find. Original runs and overspray of it's original aspen green color adorn the undercarriage. The factory "blackout" treatment they used on the front suspension parts can still be seen on the oil pan. There is still the green dip that the e-brake hangers were coated with to prevent rattling on the floor. The doors shut with the slightest touch, and all the weatherstripping is there and soft. There is no evidence or rot or scale anywhere on
this car top to bottom. The interior has survived over the years to an almost unbelievable condition. It looks as if it never made a trip to the lumber yard. I added a arm rest front seat and had the original pattern matched. I do still have the original seat which has a split seam that just happened last season. A/C was converted years back to 134 and works fine. Car has a posi rear of unknown ratio and a w-27 cover. Has a nice set of duals which have a nice mellow tone and exit on the sides. I added the NOS wheel covers and double line whitewalls for the straight out of the brouchure look.Manual rear window and 2 way tailgate operates perfect. Car has the light group, disc brakes and a hood lock. This is a fly in, drive home car as that is what I did when I got it a few years back. We have enjoyed it immensly and we took it on regular family vacations and literally loaded it up. If you don't mind the attention and family stories recollecting the
family wagon days anywhere in public than this is the car to have. $17,500. 414-688-0604wagon-1.jpgnewtires.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon101.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon108.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon111.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon113.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon117.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon120.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon136.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon132.jpgcadillacandcutlasswagon147.jpg

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Olds442redberet

Now that's what I would call a time capsule. Good luck with the sell.

Rocketbrian

Brings back memories as I bought one just like it back in 89 at the Olds Nationals at Niagra Falls, NY. Mine was Burnished Gold with a brown interior, but didn't have the carpeted load area or the Hood Lock, although it had the power rear window. It was a great car I kept for five years. Good luck with the sale.

rktolds

I had a sherwood green 70 96k mile car briefly about 5 years ago. Sold it bc we didn't have room. Of course I wish I had not sold it. It needed body work but interior was super nice and drove great.

Good luck with the sale. It is a gorgeous car.

steve442

WOW now that is one nice car..wish I had the extra cash..

Koda

Now that is how you sell a car.

BangScreech4-4-2

Wow. Unbelievably tidy. Nice presentation. Good luck, but you shouldn't need it.

Dave Siltman

Very cool. Would make an awesome tow vehicle for a Nostalgia Stocker! How much do you wanna bet that car ends up overseas?

postsedan

Dave,

ARE YOU SAYING.....YOU ARE GOING TO BUY IT WHEN YOU.....ARE ON YOUR "Oversea's"
Trip :-)

Dan

Sampson

Very nice car and very nicely presented. Love those double white walls. Good luck with your sale.

NDERISE

this car is a document of information for the C O community, so many original thing on this car it is incredible. take as many pictures as u can

oldcutlass

I agree, they seem to search this type of car out, well preserved, low mileage, price is usually not an issue.

MDchanic

You couldn't restore one to that condition for that price.

Good luck selling it - I suspect you'll get enough interest that you'll be able to choose its next owner.

- Eric

Funkwagon455

[QUOTE=MDchanic;800408]You couldn't restore one to that condition for that price.

Correct,..not even close. I speak from experience

Joeolds71

I Agree. Very nice wagon. At what it cost to restore these cars, this is a very good buy.

ent72olds

Beauty! Nice price IMO! Glws.

delta

I totally agree, Vista Cruisers are one of the best driving old cars. I drove almost everything from that era, but Vista is my favourite. We use it for trips, daily driving, it`s a great car. Actually, I didn`t want to keep it for a long time, but it hit me.

oldsmobiledave

I see you have it listed on eBay now. I am also sure I am not the only one watching.


Best of luck with the sale.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/121596719041...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

jstrits

Thanks guys. Had an inquiry from france this morning. That guy got outbid for now.

jstrits

$16,900

jstrits

$16000

jstrits

ttt

firefrost gold

I to seen it on ebay has the front seats been re covered they just look to be a shade off in a couple of the photos that show the front and back seat at the same time ?

jstrits

Yes. I mentioned that the original finally split a seam. I decided to put in a split armrest seat and keep the original intact. It will go with the car. Its stitched as original pattern but color is a shade off.

firefrost gold

Thanks I did not see that . went back a reread not reskimmed LOL . Did I see were at one time it had or you had dog dish for it too or was that another wagon ?

jstrits

Yes it had dog dishes at one time.

jstrits

$15000

Olds442redberet

That's an excellent price! Good luck with the sale

jstrits

I think so. This is THE final price bump. If it doesn't sell it will get packed up again this june for another family vacation to the northwoods.

ent72olds

Man....how is this beauty still available? Hopefully this bump will do the trick!
👍💪

jstrits

Not sure. I truly feel there is not another like it out there in this preserved condition. I dont mind keeping it if it doesn't sell at this price. Ill enjoy it with a sign in the window.

gearheads78

gorgeous car GLWS

jstrits

The original owner had two children. I looked them up and left a message for the son (who is 86) and after two calls (first was a hangup after explaining my reason for the call) I talked to the daughter (84) with no luck. She didn't seem to care or think any grandchildren had an interest. Thought it was worth a try at least.

oldsmobiledave

Bump for a great car @ a very fair price. If you can't get $15k for it just keep it.

MDchanic

Wait a minute.

The son was born in 1930, and the daughter in 1932.

That would have the son at 40 years old when the car was new in 1970, and the daughter at 38.
Clearly they don't have memories of riding in the wayback to Disneyland.

Sounds like the Old Man would have been somewhere around 70 when he bought the car, and I guess that explains both its minimal and gentle use, and their general lack of interest in it.
I know my Dad just bought a really nice Chebby pickup, with all the bells and whistles, at 74, and though I drool over it, I'm quite certain my kid would have zero interest in it, and his kids don't exist yet.

I guess I sometimes forget just how old these cars are. It's hard to wrap my brain around the fact that the child of someone who bought one of these cars new could be headed for the Last Roundup themselves...

- Eric

jstrits

sold

ent72olds

Nice! 👏👍

Intragration

Congrats on the sale. Nice car.

I've thought the same thing. I have a different GM car, 1970 model year, 74k miles. It's extremely clean, almost like this wagon, someone took very good care of it. I've tried to track its history, but frankly, based on the brand (ahem) the GRANDCHILDREN of the original owner could be getting older now. It's neat to have your car's history, but the mystery of it when you don't can be intriguing.

Jimi2much

Firstly , congrats .
Second , I tried every different way I could think of to buy the StritsWagon.
The dollars were never an issue . Place to keep it was .
There is going to be a very happy new owner .. Cheers , Jimi