StickW31

SOLD

Many of you here know this car and my only hope is that it finds a home that will appreciate the car for what it is. I have the opportunity to purchase the 442 that started me off on this wonderful Oldsmobile journey back in 1979, a 1972 W30 X code 4 speed. This is what prompted me to sell the W-31

1970 W-31 Cutlass post coupe, Burnished gold with black stripes, black interior, 1 of 116 produced. This one is a 4 speed car. All numbers matching from carb to oil pan, 255 carb, harmonic balancer, intake, trans, M-21, 3:91 rear, ect. Reverse linkage, starter, rear wing, just to name a few, this car runs strong with no disappointments mechanically. This car deserves a completed restoration to make it perfect, but very presentable. Wanted to keep it road worthy with some new parts including:
Paint touch up, new rear bumper, new rug, recovered front bench seat, much more.
Serious inquiry’s only, no picture collectors or tire kickers, this car needs a good home to somebody who appreciates it as it is and is into and knows W-31’s. and not a “flipper”. Pictures provided by email only, along with original paperwork including protect-o plate and other documents, and complete owner history. I will provide my Authentication with the final sale. I realize it’s all the money but this is a rare Oldsmobile.
Email: casamperformance@sbcglobal.net
Steve

Vader

Great car Steve. Someone will enjoy this one. Good luck with the sale.

stevengerard

drool.............. wow

this is the epitome of a W31- bench seat and a 4-speed very cool

allyolds68

Since Jeff doesn't seem to be around anymore I'll say it:

PART IT

J/K

I've seen the car in person.... It's a nice unrestored (I think) example

Steve, you didn't say it in the description but doesn't it have mostly original paint?

Stevec

Ide like a ride in it before its gone! That is a nice original car,it's all there!

Dave Siltman

Stevie, Stevie, Stevie, just like the W-30 Brian is selling, I have no "room at the inn". My addiction is getting the best of me, and you have me thinking. Would everyone here have me committed for buying your car and having it refinished as an "ELUSIVE RALLYE 350 W-31". You all know I'm only kidding, but in this day of bogus trim tags it just could happen. I really hope you get lucky and hit the lottery so you can keep this car AND get the other one. I'll spread the word.

oldsmobiledave

Awesome car. Wish I had room for it myself but alas I do not at this time.

Good luck with the sale. I hope the new owner takes it to the next level.

tru-blue 442

+ 1. A keeper for someone.
The $ sure seems right.
I hope it works out and you come out
on top with the W-30.

Blackpage

Tell me it's not true. You're selling your baby ? First we have 6'-5" 350lb football players claiming they are being bullied and now Steve is parting ways with his absolutely bad *** W-31 ? We must be in the Twilight Zone.

I can still see the acorns flying out of the trumpets ! Anyway, whomever gets this car is in for a treat. Having had the pleasure of being a passenger when Steve put her through her paces I can testify that she is all she's cracked up to be. They don't come more legit.

Good Luck Brother.

rocketman77

Football players these days are sissies. Good luck with the sale. Nice car.

Stefano

That looks like a very good deal. Good luck.

Dave Siltman

Lou, now I hear your plans have changed, too. Wow! I need a scorecard. Fate will intervene.
I know how much Steve wants the "X" car----- Let's all hope it all works out for everybody .

Blackpage

Hi Dave,

Yes plans have changed quite frequently! Opportunities arise and things get put on hold, resources get put in other prospects. It's been a whirlwind. It's all settled now and we're moving forward.

I'm happy for Steve. I'm happy to finally get a project started. It's all good.

StickW31

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. Looks like I have a couple serious offers. Will keep you all posted.

Steve

oldspackrat

Not trying to dis your car at all, but I had a '70 F85 & it had the rubber floor mat, I thought all f85's did? I know you said new rug, if it was a rubber floor mat maybe it was all torn up? Also, I know it's manual brakes, drums or discs? I think disc brake cars had the dual bail master cylinders?
Thanks.

dnmfranco

The car is not an F-85 but rather a cutlass sports coupe.

oldspackrat

Duh on my part!! I just saw it was a post car & made the quick assumption that it was a F85. I guess I should read & look a little closer next time.

dnmfranco

lol, I would be lying if I haven't done similar things lol.

junior supercar

regarding the master cylinder. dual bale disc brake was 67,68,69, the single bale rectangular one is correct for 70.

507OLDS

There were 207 F85 W31's and 116 Cutlass 'S' post coupe W31's. I was fortunate to own a green/green/gold stripe,in very similar condition. All original,nothing missing.
This X car must be special. I found one in Virginia that is being researched. It helps when you have a VA State Police drive around all day and locate stuff.
Dave,
It's OK if you get placed in an institution. Just make sure the garage is large enough. If they ask for previous medical records,just tell them they are located at the office of DR OLDS.

Dave Siltman

That thought DID cross my kind. You all know I have a fondness for '31s and I can't seem to find a post-stick-Rallye 350. It would cost the same to restore it brown or yellow, so.....?????

rallyredw31

Nice Machine!! Good Luck with the sale..... If I could find a good home for my rally red I would definitely buy it!

billmerbach

I'm no sissy lol

jtdb153

Steve, wish I could buy this baby but I got my F85 club coupe Rallye and you know how much I love to own a 31. Good luck Brotha nice ride. JT

Joffroi

Very cool car. Good luck with the sale. That gold with black stripes is just a great color combo.

StickW31

Deposit recieved, offer accepted, SOLD!!!!

Thanks guys for all the positive comments. Going to a great home!!!

STeve

oldsmobiledave

Congrats on the sale. Did it sell to a member on here?

When do you get the X code car?

gearheads78

congrats! Looks like someone will get a nice car.

jtdb153

Congrat's Steve nice car. Wish I could have bought it fell in love with it at the NEOC show. JT

Dave Siltman

Way to go Steve! Now we get to hear ALL about the "Project X"!!!

ScottoW31

Congrats Steve. What an awesome car!!

firefrost gold

so what is project x ?

orange442

X as in the VIN of the 1972 W-30 Steve is selling the W-31 to get.

firefrost gold

Thats what I thought but was not sure if there was a x race car or maybe a
DR. X (for you wrestling fans)

StickW31

:d:d:d:d:d

Chesrown 67 OAI

a little in your defense paackrat -- the F-85 was std with rubber mat but carpet was an option. And the racers soon found out that carpet weighed less than the rubber mat too so most of the racecars had carpet!
Copngrats to Steve on the sale of his great car!

deadeyejedi

i had the pleasure of sitting in that car and hearing it run during a visit to meriden .truly awesome.hope to see ya soon steve

vette442

Now that you bumped this thread, I may go downstairs and start it up now to get stoked for the Daytona Duels tonight. My neighbors will love the racket. ; )

Terry

Blackpage

Nice ! Congrats Terry. Steve couldn't have asked for a better home for the W31. She is in great hands.

L69

Congrats on that buy. I have been lucky enough to drive that car with steve and can honestly say, it is an animal. Truly a time capsule into what a W31 with no power steering or power brakes would have been like in 1970. The car runs strong and sounds amazing and the 3.90s make it just go like a raped ape. Steve if your reading this, tell me you remember the time we pulled into the fast food joint and prowled after that chevelle and the time I almost spun us out near burger king. Good times and awesome car. Enjoy her!!!