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Hello out there,
As a 57 year old man and a car buff since 18 years of age, owning my first car, a 1974 Spirit of America Nova (wish I still had that car but we all have those stories) Since 2000 I tinkered with AMC's owning and selling 8 of them. Very rare but not worth anything really and they were usually rusty as hell. As a kid in the 80's always like the style of the Cutlasses, so around 6 years ago, got out of the AMC racket and started fiddling with them. Since then I've owned a 79 Hurst Olds Tribute, 79 Hurst Olds real one, 88 Cutlass Supreme Classic, 1986 442, 1980 442 really rare. Sold them all as I've found out they are easy to sell and they were undercoated well so they didn't rot out, especially here in the south. After buying a 1980 442 really rare, in decent shape and restoring it I told my wife it's the car I'll keep. Well of course money talks and sold it despite my better judgement. My wife grilled me about saying it's the car I definitely wouldn't sell.
With that being said, I made another promise, I bought a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic and told her the same thing. This car is interesting at least. 80,000 original miles bought new locally and I don't think there wasn't an optioned not ticked off when purchased. T-Top- half vinyl top, complete rocker chrome trim, bucket seat, console, rally gauge, cruise control, power windows, power seats, power door locks, power antenna, tilt steering, rear window defrost, overdrive transmission, chrome sport wheels, leather wrapped steering wheel and even the body side molding that has the rivets. The Option Codes under the trunk deck looks like a really long grocery list, longer than I've ever seen.
The invoice on the bill of sale was $17,000 and some change, a lot of money in 1988. Has set since 2006, one floor board was iffy, and a little rust under the vinyl top of course, but interior was nearly perfect.
Just replace tank, sending unit, rebuilt carb, fuel pump, fluids, plugs and wires and this mechanically runs about perfect. The air conditioning even works and the only thing that doesn't is the power seat and power door locks.
I know it's not a 442 of 85-87 so it's worth a ton, but because of its options it'd be a good one to cruise around until I'm a really old man. Just wanted to share.
I have, 1955 holiday , need new brakes paint job and work on internal. But driveble . A 1968 Demont 88. need new frame. paint job. and everything a new frame is going to take.my daily driver is a 1973 Delta 88 needs to get better tan 10 miles to the gallon Will send photo this spring. but for now just wanted to touch base.
I was just revisiting this thread and got to wondering about my '54 Super 88. I would call it restored stock. However, I'm in the midst of a safety upgrade. I'm installing a firewall-mounted dual master cylinder brake system. It pained me to even think about doing this and ruining the original under-hood aesthetic. But, I have convinced myself it is for the best. For the types of shows I attend, it probably won't make difference. Most people won't realize it's a "modification." Other than the Ross Racing cam and hydraulic roller lifters, this is the only thing I would consider a modification on the car. So, is it still Restored Stock or is it now Modified?
My other car is a preserved 1984 Toronado Caliente. Nothing modified about that one
1954 Super 88 at South St. Paul, MN, airport. 1984 Toronado Caliente
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[QUOTE=Human;1278471]She's only original once. If she's running well, it might be worthwhile to keep it that way but it's your car so do to it what you will enjoy most.[/QUOTE that car shouldve never left the factory without a V8. I really like that body style though.you have the makings of one hell of a sleeper!
Hello, I listed mine as restored stock, well it will be if I ever get it done. I am in the looking for used parts. And buying parts (and cleaning, restoring parts), stage. It still looks like it did when I bought it. I am still lookig for the driver side kick panel trim
All stock except i added hotchkis sway bars and rear link bars for less roll, 330 2speed had a repaint of original colour at some stage not sure when, I imported it from Wisconsin 2017 as it is.
Originally a California car i have the original 1st owner booklet and id plate
AQUAMARINE
Last edited by turquoise67; Jun 16, 2024 at 02:09 PM.
All stock except i added hotchkis sway bars and rear link bars for less roll, 330 2speed had a repaint of original colour at some stage not sure when, I imported it from Wisconsin 2017 as it is.
Originally a California car i have the original 1st owner booklet and id plate
Awesome car, just beautiful! Congratulations on your purchase and getting her to the UK. I'm sure you get alot of stares and thumbs-ups when you have it out. I also own a '67, Post #92 in this thread, so I'm just a little partial to the '67's. You mentioned a repaint in the original color, and I'm curious as to the Color Code on your Cowl Tag, is it Color Code "K", Aquamarine?
Hi yes it does thankyou and i am sure its the colour that draws people a lot of ladies of all ages always comment on the colour including the boss at home😂
yes aquamarine
Thanks for the response. Don't know if you checked out the pics of mine in Post #92 or not, but that is also the color of mine, except mine has a black vinyl top.
2007 The first time i saw it
2007 the first time i drove it, just painted black the wheels and sticked the rear windows...
2007 I Did some lead repairs... then i get divorced and i sold the car
2017, the 2007 buyer get divorced too, so i bought back my olds,
He sold the wheels for ssII models, and instal a edelbrock carb, change the roofliner...within 10 years..
2018, i decided to give her some TLC
New paintjob, new suspensions x4, rebuilt quadrajet 4BBL, water pump, timing chain, sparks, engine bay wiring, original air filter, brake booster, front end ball joints, wheels & tires....
2024, i drive her every week....
1971 S
Installed a moderately modified 455 from a 1975 98. Removed trim and updated paint, fenderwells and a 442 rear bumper, Rallye gauges, and LED tail lamps. Aluminum heads, reproduction intake.
was ordered by my favorite uncle with every 442 option he could put on it with bittersweet paint.
As you can see from my username I have an 84 delta 88 royale coupe with the 307 olds engine I’m currently restoring, it was wrecked but the man who sold it to me also sold me 2 others for parts (one of which is available if you don’t mind a slight rebuild and pulling it out of the woods) I replaced the passenger side fender the hood and the grille then had a slight carburetor fire so I replaced it and the intake with an Edelbrock set and it’s running strong and loud since the exhaust rotted off. It was my first car and I never want to part with it.
hey I own a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.It’s truly a classic I love the style and the power it has This car always turns heads and I have so many memories driving it what about you What car do you have?I’m curious to hear your choice
hey I own a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.It’s truly a classic I love the style and the power it has This car always turns heads and I have so many memories driving it what about you What car do you have?I’m curious to hear your choice
Just finished my resto mod 71 Olds 442 and love it. Here's my final video.......
