1972 Vista Cruiser
May 23rd, 2021, 12:59 AM
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1972 Vista Cruiser
Hi All, I've been a member for a while but as I last logged on in 2012 I am counting myself as a newbie. I'm based in the UK (though not there right now due to covid) and I'm lucky to own this 1972 Vista Cruiser. It is in pretty exceptional condition, however there are a couple of issues I would like to get fixed and a few parts to track down. Oldsmobile isn't the best supported of the US makers, especially here in the UK, and Vista Cruisers were never made in great quantity, so I'm introducing myself in the hope establishing contact with fellow classic Olds owners! Thanks
May 24th, 2021, 12:57 PM
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Sweet looking Vista! C&D likes to measure the capacity of SUVs by how many cases of beer can be loaded. I wonder where a Vista compares to modern SUVs. Probably less than a LWB Suburban/Yukon/'Slade, but I bet it comes close to most 3-row cross-overs and beats all of the 2-rows.
May 24th, 2021, 07:01 PM
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While my vista was a daily driver, I would use it to get building supplies from time to time. With the rear seats folded flat, it would fit a full 8 foot 2 x 4 laying down between the back of the front seat and the gate. Multiply that by the roughly 4 foot width and 3 foot height and you gat an idea of the cargo capacity.
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May 25th, 2021, 09:39 AM
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Will load more pics when I can get to them. It has likely had a respray though not sure, but definitely a survivor and I'm pretty sure from the way it drives and looks that the mileage (c. 53,000) is real.
May 25th, 2021, 07:03 PM
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I love the look of these 60's-70's Olds in their natural state
May 27th, 2021, 06:55 AM
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I've created an album with a few more pics. How do I create an avatar?!
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