Exactly what determines if a Cutlass had the wood grain dash or not? That has always been a mystery to me. Was is specifically ordered as an option? I have seen what appears to be equal cars but one have it and the other don't.

 

I hope someone will correct me if this is wrong. In 1972, the 2 models circled in red did not get the wood grain:
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On some models the woodgrain was standard. If it was not standard, it could be ordered on any of the F-85/Cutlass models for 70 - 72.

Don W

 

There are also two types of woodgrain depending on the year.

 

To answer Eric's original question, the RPO BC1 Woodgrain Vinyl Instrument Panel Trim was only standard equipment on all 1970-72 Cutlass Supreme (42xx) and Vista Cruiser (48xx) models as well as on all 1970-71 442s (44xx). It was a $10.53 option on all other models. Note that the 1972 W29 "Appearance and Handling" package did not include BC1. You had to order it separately. This is documented in the SPECS booklets for each year.