1970 Cutlass Cruiser flat top wagon 30,000 mile original beauty
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1970 Cutlass Cruiser flat top wagon 30,000 mile original beauty
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
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
Last edited by jstrits; March 11th, 2015 at 09:30 AM. Reason: forgot items
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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.
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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.
Good luck with the sale. It is a gorgeous car.
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^ I agree
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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.
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eBay
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
Best of luck with the sale.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121596719041...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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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.
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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 ?
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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.
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You are going to miss this Wagon !
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
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