72 Rare, W/build Sheet, 3 On The Tree, Optioned Like A W 31 But In Supreme Body on 2040-cars

This is one of the rarest Oldsmobile muscle cars I have come across, at first glance you might think it’s just a cutlass supreme that someone fixed up but If you break it down by the numbers it’s actually a very rare poverty cutlass (ordered in the supreme body style). Not sure what the owner was thinking but it’s all on the build sheet which is included with the car. As you will see it’s a super unique combination of poverty, performance and luxury options.

Original 350 4bbl, standard shift tranny and 3:23 gears along with bucket seats??? The owner wanted performance??

Ordered in the supreme body style, with A/C, clock, vanity mirrors,  power brakes and steering they clearly wanted a little comfort??

Then again they had to be on a budget to add in the poverty aspects of the downgraded cutlass trim package, deleting the vinyl top, downgrading to the base rims with dog dish hub caps, and especially eliminating the TH350 or Muncie in favor of a super rare poverty three on the tree standard shift transmission.

Helen Earley of the Olds historical society estimated that this car is one of only 29 configured with 3 on the tree so even before you consider the other unique options this car is super rare, now to survive in this condition with a build sheet to prove it was ordered pretty much as it sits it becomes an awful cool turn key cutlass you can buy for about half of what it would cost to restore.  

This one doesn’t need anything for you to enjoy, in fact it’s a recent New England Olds club appreciation award winner  from September of 2013, The car has an older paint job with a few flaws but as you can see from the pictures the car is in great shape inside and out.

As always its sold as is where is but as you can see from my feedback I am very strait in my descriptions and am always happy to discuss with potential buyers. The previous owner is also a fellow national and local Oldsmobile club member and Oldsmobile show judge so both he and I can answer pretty much any question about the car and have used our experience to keep the car very original and unmodified.

I think the Pictures represent the car well so look carefully and if you have any questions please let me know. I want any bidders or buyers to feel very confident in the description and condition of the car.

The car is not in number one condition and certainly not a brand new frame off restoration however its pretty awesome (ie engine compartment is very detailed but shows some signs of use, Interior is very nice (headliner, seat covers, package tray, carpet, and door panels are too nice to be original so I would say the whole interior has been restored) body is solid and has nice paint ( also too nice to be original) Underside is very clean for a car that has been driven, seems like it was undecoated from the factory and really well taken care of ever since as you can see from the pictures. It looks better than many cars I have seen that were frame off restored so its possible it has been in the past but as far as I can tell its original just with none of those typical new England rust issues just an amazing survivor in turn key driver condition.

The previous owner took good care of it and had it for many years so there is good history available and he would welcome a discussion with any future owner  

Option  list:

Check out the picture of the build sheet for all the options but here are a few highlights:

3504bbl (QD)

3 speed standard (column shift) (R3)

323 gear ratio (SR)

Strato bucket seats

Clock

Power Disk Brakes

Hood lock

dual chrome mirrors

and much much more

Other notes:

The engine and compartment are meticulously detailed to stock appearance with date coded wires, correct color engine, and more original clips, springs, clamps and hardware than I can list.

The transmission shifts well, clutch is great, and even the reverse lock out is working correctly. The car has been shown and is in very respectable condition, even the trunk is detailed with spare, jack, tire hold down, tire Iron clips, and correct trunk matt.

The paint is the original code 63 (copper) and the paint looks fairly fresh and bright but is not perfect with a few chips and scratches.  Both the chrome and stainless trim on this car are in very nice condition with minimal signs of wear.  According to the build sheet the hood and side could have small black stripes which I can add if buyer likes but I thought I would leave it to the new owner.

The Bronze interior is clean and in exceptional condition, every little light, gage and switch seems to be working perfectly, the Dash looks awesome and all the vents, and components not only look great but work as they should. All the seats are soft and in good repair even the chrome beading on the backs and bases is bright and in good repair. The carpet, the door panels and dash are all in good condition making the interior a major plus over most cars this age.

So in summary this car is not a 442 or w-30 worth huge money but it is a very correctly configured and certainly well maintained rare olds so purists should find the car extremely interesting and it can be entered in the stock class at shows or simply driven for fun. NOTE: if you’re looking for a flawless trailer queen that is ready to go to auction you’ll have to do some work this is a driver.

Pick up and shipping are the responsibility of the winning bidder but I will work with the winner to coordinate and if agreed upon before end of auction can help with local transport as the car can be driven. Also the car is sold with state of CT transfer of ownership (registration) and if requested by the buyer a Q1 CT state bill of sale. Please ask any questions or discuss special arrangements with me before the end of auction to avoid problems. No financially challenged bidders please.

I encourage serious bidders to view the car in person but understand that is not always possible so I will try to help answer any questions bidders might have. 

The car is Sold where is as is with no warranty expressed or implied. Again I encourage all serious buyers to inspect and drive the car.  You can see by the feedback that I am a very honest E-Bayer so call with questions and maybe you can drive this classic 3 speed home soon at about half of what you would pay to restore a similarly equipped car. Thanks and happy bidding, John ( 203-631-0184  )