1984 cutlass brougham for sale
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1984 cutlass brougham for sale
One owner. Factory ordered with V8 350CID. All options except PW & Locks. 1/2 landau top white. 66,000 miles. always garaged. Never in snow. Ziebarted when new. All original. Perfect cond. Located SW Ohio near Dayton. Asking 15,500. Burgundy color, Velour seats. full size spare tire never on ground. Pictures available on request. See to appreciate. This is a rare one.
Last edited by bayliner3255; March 25th, 2014 at 06:16 PM.
#3
One owner. Factory ordered with V8 350CID. All options except PW & Locks. 1/2 landau top white. 66,000 miles. always garaged. Never in snow. Ziebarted when new. All original. Perfect cond. Located SW Ohio near Dayton. Asking 15,500. Burgundy color, Velour seats. full size spare tire never on ground. Pictures available on request. See to appreciate. This is a rare one.
#6
84 cutlass brougham
350 engine? Serial number does designate it is a 307. However my sister who is now in her 70s ordered this car with a 350. She is very adamant about this. She is now searching for original paperwork on car which I am sure she has somewhere. If not will take car to GM dealer for verification or try to obtain the build sheet. Either way will supply more info later. Thanks
#8
350 engine? Serial number does designate it is a 307. However my sister who is now in her 70s ordered this car with a 350. She is very adamant about this. She is now searching for original paperwork on car which I am sure she has somewhere. If not will take car to GM dealer for verification or try to obtain the build sheet. Either way will supply more info later. Thanks
To recap, Oldsmobile did NOT have an EPA-certified 350 gasoline engine in the 1984 model year. It would have been AGAINST FEDERAL LAW for Olds to install such a non-certified engine and then sell that car to the public. This is why the engine code appears in the VIN -to allow verification that the installed engine is an EPA certified engien. It would also have been against the law for the dealership to install such an engine, however that has been done in the past. If, in fact, the dealership did install a 350 gas engine, that doesn't make it a rare "special order" car, just an engine swap that's no different than one done in your own garage.
#9
I am sorry if you think this was a story to make the car more valuable. Rest assured it was not. My sister still believes she has a car with a 350. What I am trying to do is either prove her right or wrong. Either way it is rare in the fact of its condition. I am new to this site and cant figure out how to post some pictures or I would. Will supply more info as I research further.
#11
Here is the serial number. 1G3AM47Y4ER357115. I can tell you there was no dealer swap on engine. Whatever it has came straight from factory
#19
I do appreciate your help and input. A little history. My sister is a retired GM employee and she bought this car with inheritance from our father. She has babied this car and taken very good care of it. She told me what she thought it was worth. She wants to leave it to me but I have to many "toys" now. This is a second car for her and was only taken out on sunny days, mostly to church. Never a shopping center
#22
Looks like a very clean car. I am a fan of the 80s Cutlasses. Not trying to be an appraiser for your car but just offering some assistance. It may be hard to get your asking price. There are 1980s 442s and Hursts with same miles and condition that are priced less.
Car looks beautiful. Good luck with the sale
Car looks beautiful. Good luck with the sale
#23
I've never quite understood buying a car that size in 2 door. The door alone is the size of a Smart car. How can you even get in in a parking lot? The door would need another full space beside it to swing open.
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#33
I was staying out of this .....
But since you asked.
I'd say your initial asking price is at least 2x too much if not more.
Lacquer checking (tho' typical) does not equate to perfect.
The comment about similar mile & condition 80's Hurst & 442's going for less should be noted here as well.
However it does appear to be a clean well cared for car, much better than most of the crap out there.
Assuming the undercarriage is rust free ... I would take the car & throw it up on a lift somewhere to show that (with pix) - that should help some, as these cars were notorious for rear frame rail rot.
If I were you I would chop your price in half immediately if not sooner.
You'll still most likely be chopped in half at that point ...
But it might at least help jump start some conversation & negotiation.
And PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
When you talk up a car up & ask strong money ...
Decent sized/quality pix & lots of them become all the more important.
PS -
Won't even get into the 307 vs 350 thing ... everything said here already is on the money.
But since you asked.
I'd say your initial asking price is at least 2x too much if not more.
Lacquer checking (tho' typical) does not equate to perfect.
The comment about similar mile & condition 80's Hurst & 442's going for less should be noted here as well.
However it does appear to be a clean well cared for car, much better than most of the crap out there.
Assuming the undercarriage is rust free ... I would take the car & throw it up on a lift somewhere to show that (with pix) - that should help some, as these cars were notorious for rear frame rail rot.
If I were you I would chop your price in half immediately if not sooner.
You'll still most likely be chopped in half at that point ...
But it might at least help jump start some conversation & negotiation.
And PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
When you talk up a car up & ask strong money ...
Decent sized/quality pix & lots of them become all the more important.
PS -
Won't even get into the 307 vs 350 thing ... everything said here already is on the money.
#34
Here is what Nada Classic car guide values it for, again it's just a guide.
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Ca...r-Coupe/Values
#36
Once again, asking prices are irrelevant. Go to ebay and check completed auctions. Only when cash actually changes hands is the price meaningful.
Unfortunately, even then that may not be meaningful. If you check completed auctions regularly, you'll find that many cars that "sold" end up being relisted a couple of weeks later.
Unfortunately, even then that may not be meaningful. If you check completed auctions regularly, you'll find that many cars that "sold" end up being relisted a couple of weeks later.
#37
Market, location and desirability are key. I spent 7 years hunting for a good B body wagon and had to fight off 2 others to get it ... Joe's unloading 2 of them for near scrap weight price.
#38
I don't think you'll get your initial asking price, these mid eighties g bodies arent exactly collector car status holding high value, lots of them are cheap and affordable, hacked up hotrods and pro drag cars, not cars constituting frame off restorations, especially base cutlasses since millions of them were built very similar.
#39
I just checked completed auctions on ebay. In the last 30 days, exactly three 1987 Supremes were offered. The one that sold went for $630. The other two were 442s and neither met reserve when bidding stalled in the $5000-$5500 range. There were 10 Supremes in the 1985-1988 range, and the highest sale price was $3900. The car with 29,000 miles and an $11,500 starting bid got no bids both times it was listed.
#40
WOW. I guess maybe I will have another "TOY" in my garage. Will not sell it near what comments have been. To clean and original with no rust of any kind'
I very much appreciate all of your assistance everyone has provided.
Thanks again, Rick
I very much appreciate all of your assistance everyone has provided.
Thanks again, Rick
Last edited by bayliner3255; April 2nd, 2014 at 06:17 PM. Reason: forgot word