Good Morning. I am looking at a '67 Olds Cutlass Town Car, one owner, garage kept with 147,000 mi. If I purchase it, I intend to enjoy it for a bit and then sell it. It is in fine condition inside and out. Mechanically, I am not sure yet until I get it started as it has not been run in 3 years. The seller is asking $1500 for it which is about $1000 below low retail. Once detailed and assuming it checks out mechanically it's high retail is about $5000-$8000. So I am asking for advice. Is it worth taking a chance with such high mileage?

 

In this economy things really dont go for high retail. If it hasnt run in 3 years their could be a couple grand of things to do. If your trying to turn a profit then I cant really recommend it.

Also doesnt the "town" olds have 4 doors? Rule of thumb for collectible cars the majority of the time is to go for things with 2 doors. 4 door cars are hard to sell and not as desireable.

 

Thanks for the advice. I think that I will heed it. Yes it is a 4 door. It is white with a beautiful red interior.

 

The 4dr Cutlass is a hard sell. You can enjoy but I would not want to try and unload it. Generally anyone looking for a 4dr would be just for parts.

 

Unfortunately I do agree with the ^^ statements about 4 door cars IN GENERAL. However, having said that; if this car had been the Cutlass Supreme Holiday Sedan instead of the Town Sedan I think it would be much easier to unload. The styling for Holiday sedans - although subtle - is very striking in terms of presentation and elegance.

Town Sedans came in various trim lines, as evidenced by the following images. I think the 4 doors are more rare (just out of attrition), but they are also less desirable or sought after too. I think that's in part due the the image of a 4 door car being the family mover or grocery getter as opposed to the sportiness of the 2 door models. Go check it out before you plunk down the cash. Take it for a test drive to your local mechanic and get an opinion. Who knows what the economy or enthusiast market will be in a year or 2?

1967 Cutlass Supreme Holiday Sedan


1967 Cutlass Supreme Town Sedan


1967 Cutlass Town Sedan


1967 f85 Town Sedan

 

If you could post some pics, that would help. At $1500, doesn't sound too bad! Now if you are looking to flip it at a big profit, then probably not a good candidate. If you drive it for 2 years, then sell it for what you have in it, to me, that's not a bad deal! But from a business standpoint, not a great idea!

 

I remember the 67 Town Sedan and Holiday Sedan really well. We had the plain Cutlass Town sedan (which I learned to drive in) and down the street a neighbor had the CS Holiday Sedan. I would have preferred the HS any day, but when you're only 14 and aren't paying for gas/ins etc you pretty much take what you can get!

I also would love to see pics of that ride.

 

Get it and enjoy it!! Interested in seeing pics myself...