Great video with designer Len Casillo

 

I fixed the link.

I like that guy's channel. For a time those were the most stolen car in the US. @Oldsguy had a 76 that was stolen.

 

Good vid. I always appreciate his in-depth videos. Thanks for posting.

 

Presenter is correct. My OEM, going fast but normal production, could clonk out approx 465k out of our two barreled plant at current rates. Those numbers mentioned would either require a third line, or a third shift including weekends to put out 650k, and you just hope the place holds together.

 

Yeah, bought a 76 for $50 about 20 years ago. The Colinade cars were big and under powered, on par for the mid 70's. Not really a fan of their styling either. But compared to what Ford and Dodge offered, the Olds was a no brainer, a way better car to buy at that time.

 

Back in the day, in my area ( the NY Tri-state) these were referred to, as the "Disco cars"! Most were baby blue, white top, or maroon, white top.

 

👍, I purchased a 79 for $100 also 20 years ago, eventually sold it for $300. Good running driver shape, had I kept it I'm sure it would still be getting the job done. It was also #1 at over 500k sold.

Yes, and although I feel Len Casillo nailed the design, Cutlasses primary sales driver was Oldsmobile's reputation. Cutlass was already the US best seller for 1975. And the 76s look while handsome was not awe inspiring. Much like the current Camry that has now been the best selling car US, 28 out of the last 29 years. While attractive its sales are based on rep, not killer looks.

And the Olds reputation propelled sales through redesign again. Going #1 in sales another 5 times between 1978 and 1983.

https://alansfactoryoutlet.com/infog...Toyota%20Camry.

Power as you said and acceleration were par for the era but distasteful when you consider the power train components are virtually identical to how our cars came. Save for heads and exhaust, besides fuel saving tweaks. The latter of which increased mileage avg by 2 mpg over our 69-70s while losing 4 seconds in 0-60...

"For comparison, a 1977 Cutlass with the 350-4bbl and 2.41 gears (not a 442) recorded 0-60 mph in 11.9 seconds, with a quarter-mile of 18.4 seconds at 75.7 mph. The 442 with higher gears (3.23) would improve these times slightly, particularly in 0-60 mph acceleration. Hemmings"

Performance performance performance, yes sounds like a broken record. But the fact of the matter is when you are driving in real world situation's and the car falls flat on its face in acceleration while sound, its dejecting and disappointing. Especially when the cars were modern iterations of the exact same model and name from a few years prior and intended to serve the same purpose, while costing twice as much.

 

I always liked the 1976

 

your OEM is amazing

 

Those were all tanks in my opinion

 

A little late, but thank you for sharing, great video.