I'm Bob from Ohio. I haven't owned an Olds in probably 30 years. My first was a 70 Cutlass, one of the best cars I've ever owned. The 2nd was a '71 W-30 I bought for 800.00 in '83 black/black gold stripes 4-spd. This was the big one that got away. I now own a '75 Firebird Esprit 350-4spd. I was out and about the other day when I found a '79-'81 T/A, restorable but probably a parts car. It was at a auto shop in a nasty part of town with a mess of other cars. On my way out of there I found this '71 SX hardtop. Started checking this out when this guy came out and he did not look very friendly. I left w/o incident. Early Sat morning I went back to check it out. Triple green, auto on floor, rough but restorable. Couldn't get the entire VIN due to crud in the numbers but I got an "M" and the last 4 digits were 0008. I know that these are fairly rare. How do I verify a genuine SX? This car apparantly spent time in North Carolina due to the tag in the window. I'd obviously like to acquire this but I have this sick feeling that "I'm gonna fix it someday" will be the response. It'll go to hell. We've all seen it unfortunatly. My neighbor across the street growing up had one, a '70 convert. 455 2bbl sky blue/white/white, nice car it was. Hate to see 'em go to waste. Your opinions are much appreciated. Thanks!!!

 

please post pictures. If it is a SX the only for sure way is a build sheet or window sticker. Go to 455SX web site to get the low down.

 

You could try to get numbers from the engine to see if it is matches the vin, although it doesn't seem probable you could do that with the guy you saw at the shop. This would not be definitive, but might be a clue if the 455 is original. Also if the "SX" badges look original to the fenders, that might be a clue as well. Unfortunately, build sheets are pretty rare, especially if the car has been restored at one point or another. I had a '70 in high school.(see avatar) There were fewer '71's built though, so they might be more desirable to some. Would be nice if you could score it, rather than let it oxidize in that boneyard. Chumley

 

Persistence pays off, so hang in there if it's a car you really want. I spotted my '71 SX Convertible in the carport of what looked like an abandoned house. It turns out it was mom's car, and her son had just locked up the house after she passed away. After leaving notes on the windshield for 2 or 3 years, I got a call one day and after some haggling it was mine. They are great cars, and for me it was getting the car I'd always wanted since my high school days.

 

Thats a great story. I had my 1970 Cutlass SX... made good deal selling it but I would be lying if I said I didn't miss it.

 

Bob, you'll find a very comprehensive write-up on the SX at Wild About Cars along with much more about things Oldsmobile.
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Thanks for all the info, it'll all be put to good use!! I'll get some pics this Sat. and put them on this thread.

 

isn't there a specific trans to some of the SXs

OW - W30
OG - 442

OD 455 engine in a 3600 or 4200 (Supreme)
OG W32

 

Steve, that is covered in the article I linked to in my previous post.