For consignment, a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme hardtop with a title verified 8,780 actual miles. No, we did not omit a zero, if this isn't the lowest mileage 1987 Supreme in the country, it's got to be in the top ten. This could easily be at home in a museum, but would make a fantastic show car, and not just Radwood!
Exterior
Light Chestnut Metallic presents as a glossy gold coat on this Olds. The distinctive center plate on the grille is flanked by Euro style headlights for the first time in the Cutlass line, all light functions behind one lens flush with the body. Sharp lines define the profile of the car with the shoulder line stepping up at the rear quarter panel below a slightly raised Landau vinyl top, Supreme emblems attached to denote a higher trim level. A cream colored pinstripe underscores the shoulder line and continues along the trunk lid where a white reflector band hides the reverse lights. Body colored 14-inch Oldsmobile Super Stock II wheels accent the car and wear 235/60R14 tires with a late 2020 date code. The chrome bumpers, the paint, and the vinyl top are all in great condition. Trim pieces are straight and shiny, and the door handle nameplate and keyguard are nice touches. We note some uneven chip guard application on the rocker panels and some overspray on the passenger side frame rail.
Interior
Long doors continue the sharp angles with a panel of stitched tan velour over vinyl and plastic covered door panels in a spotless presentation. This stitched velour continues on the front bucket seats with a metal rimmed shell of camel plastic that blends seamlessly with the door design. The rear bench mirrors the design and looks undisturbed. The same with the plastic steering wheel, which retains a luster most cars normally worn by usage over the years. Nothing but right angles on the dashboard which houses a horizontal speedometer, faux wood backed switch panels and vent housings, and two rows of idiot lights in lieu of gauges. The center stack is classic G-body with standard A/C control levers and an AM/FM/Cassette radio embedded in a protruding soft plastic box. The center console is also familiar to the era with the T-handle shifter in more faux wood and a black backed gear indicator. Low pile tan carpet covers the floor protected by camel colored rubber mats and while the tan headliner is in great condition, the material on the visors is sagging a bit, not uncommon in this generation of GM cars. A fitted, black cloth mat covers the trunk, and a space saver spare tire is in a well on the right.
Drivetrain
Popping the hood reveals the 3.8 liter V6 topped by a 2-barrel carburetor and tied to a 200C 3-speed automatic transmission that sends power back to a 10-bolt rear with 2.41 gears. Power disc brakes are up front with power drums in the back. Under the hood, the insulation pad shows a bit of damage towards the windshield side but is otherwise intact.
Undercarriage
Surface rust is not uncommon on these cars and this Olds has plenty of it on the rear axle, driveshaft, suspension components and in other places. We note some oil on the crossmember, oil pan, and flywheel cover. Low mileage could equate to dry seals, but this will have to be determined. Meanwhile, no invasive rust is seen anywhere. The single exhaust intersects an original equipment muffler, then exits behind the right rear wheel. Coil springs are noted up front with a 4-link and coil springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
The vantage point from the driver's seat is a familiar one to millions of people. We prime the carb and turn the key and the car starts but not without some protest. The Service Engine light stayed aglow and the idle was a bit rough. Nevertheless, we kept our test short and analyzed the systems and functions, from the A/C to the radio to the turn signals and everything in between. And we found that everything still works.
If you're 40 or older, you either had one of these or knew someone who did. Maybe you lived in the back seat, no frills by today's standards, and stared out the quarter windows at the world passing by. Here's a rare opportunity to own a once common car and this one has less than 10,0000 miles! Look for this one on our TikTok channel soon as low mileage Oldsmobiles from the 80's are consistently the most viewed videos we produce, by far. Who would have guessed?
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1-USA
G-General Motors
3-Oldsmobile
GR-Cutlass Supreme
1-2 Door Coupe
1-Manual Belts
A-3.8 Liter 2bbl V6
1-Check Digit
H-1987
P-Pontiac, MI Assy Plant
325003-Sequential Unit Number
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