Cutlass sedans and wagons kept their bulges through the end of model year 1977. Modified Yellow paint scheme. For some gearheads, "The Hitchers" main attraction is Sean Bean from "Lord of the Rings" and, of course, the 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. $85.04 $ 85. 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass . A bewildering array of grilles were used on the different equipment levels for 1978 and 1979, including two sets each of slotted (Salon), waterfall (Supreme and Brougham), and eggcrate (Calais) style designs. Comment. The only reason you wouldnt call The Hitcher a car movie is because you're more interested in the blood and suspense than in the fact that this is a road movie, a good chunk of which played out in a cool 1970s muscle car. Otherwise I have seen or heard of another one like mine (with the W-32).. Oldsmobile Cutlass 1970 Engine Compartment. 3. The Parts You Need at Your Doorstep in a Jiffy. 442 would be back in the 1980s on the RWD Cutlass Supreme and the early 1990s as an option package for the new FWD Cutlass Calais. [4] Specifications for the base engine remained the same throughout the 19611963 production run. The Cutlass remained a successful and superior car all through its life and came at a time when it could be made cheaper and thus took the Oldsmobile name to greater heights. Black interior. This 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass S sport coupe is a beautiful example. Transmissions included a three-speed manual (standard and only available with the V6 engine), five-speed manual (coupes with 260 V8 only) or three-speed Turbo Hydra-matic optional on V6 models, included with the 260 V8 in sedans and 350 and 403 V8s on all models, and standard on station wagons. 1,020 cars built were F-85's. Painted Original Yellow paint, Sebring yellow with Orange and Black Stripes Urethane Clad bumpers. In fact, Oldsmobile also launched another Cutlass way before in 1954, this being a concept car at the time, coming to fruition some six years later on a similar platform. Item: $80.99. In 1970, the Cutlass came as a two- and four-door pillarless hardtops or as a two-door convertible. There is no official breakdown of how many were coupes and how many were convertibles, but Noble did some of his own math and made some educated guesses. Congratulations! 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass. For 1972, there were minor style changes to the Cutlass, and the 4-4-2 reverted to being a Cutlass trim line (W-29 option) instead of the distinct model it was in 1971. View car. At the time, the car was 16 years old, was headed for a trade-in on a new car, and seemed to be destined for maybe another year or two as somebody's "beater" before . The interior was done by my brother years ago probably 20 years ago. (#s Matching) 4BBL . The BaT Service Fee is 5% of the bid, with a minimum of $250 up to a maximum of $5,000. Oldsmobile first used the Cutlass name on an experimental sports coupe designed in 1954. Disappointing sales of the compact F-85, along with the introduction of Ford Motor Company's intermediate Fairlane in 1962, prompted GM to enlarge the senior compacts for the 1964 model year. Power brakes. A bigger 400cuin (6.6L) engine was included with the 4-4-2 option, based on the newly introduced 425cuin (6.9L) engine from the full-sized Oldsmobiles while the Buick 225 V6 and Olds 330 Jetfire Rocket V8 were carried over from the previous year, with increased power ratings for the V8 options. That was pretty good. Klimp has been a drag racing fan since an early age. J.D. Guess what they're driving? These were the Chevrolet-built 250 cubic inches (4.1L) inline six (previously offered from 196671) and a new 260 V8 based on the Olds 350 Rocket V8, which continued as an option. The Cutlass Cruiser station wagon nameplate followed the Ciera to its new platform in 1984. Standard engine was the new Rockette 215cuin (3.5L) all-aluminum V8, Oldsmobile's version of the Buick aluminum V8 which later became famous as the Rover V8. The Jetfire came with bucket seats and console, unique trimtwo chrome fins on the hood and full-length contrast stripes on the bodysidesand a pressure/vacuum gauge mounted in the console (where it was almost hidden). Phone: 480-285-1600. I really like it because you can step on it and it really moves with authority, Noble concludes. From 1985 through 1987 the 4-4-2 replaced the Hurst/Olds as the high performance model. It's important to remember that Oldsmobile developed the 442 to compete with the venerable Pontiac GTO. Of course, once he got the engine done and running right, Noble just had to take it to the track and see what it was capable of. Gateway Classic Cars is happy to show off this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale. Cutlass and Vista Cruiser station wagons were likewise redesigned; the F-85 wagon was discontinued. Sales increased again to 187,097. The owner has had it for 1 year. Spencer, WI 5 years at cars.com. Gateway Classic Cars Houston is very excited to offer this gorgeous collector's dream 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 for sale. This Cutlass is finished with 442 and W30 badging and is painted in a Hurst White and Gold paint scheme. An all-synchromesh four-speed manual became optional. Transmission options were initially a 3-speed manual (with synchromesh on the top two gears)[5] and the newly introduced 3-speed Roto Hydramatic. [24][25] The Cutlass did have a few minor differences. It was intended for younger buyers that wanted the performance and looks of a supercar, but might have trouble with the rising insurance premiums associated with 455-engined cars like the 4-4-2. It is estimated that only 537 cars with the H/O package had T-Tops. 2023 Active Interest Media All Rights Reserved. 12,471 below average gasoline blue manual. Dale Noble gets to repeat himself a lot when he takes his 1970 Oldsmobile out in public. We're not saying the Olds is an overly expensive car, but it's not every day you see students driving something like this. The United States Air Force did previously produce a research fighter jet called the McDonnell XF-85 Goblin but it wasn't placed into production. Cosmetically, the 1978 line continued through 1979 with only slight changes front and rear. The W-30 included other performance-focused niceties like power front disc brakes, aluminum intake manifold, special camshaft, cylinder heads, distributor, carburetor, a twin-scoop fiberglass hood, and low restriction cleaner. All contents 2023 The best vintage and classic cars for sale online | Bring a Trailer, Privacy Notice In 1998, the Cutlass Supreme was replaced by the Oldsmobile Intrigue. The Oldsmobile Cutlass name was revived for the 1997 model year as a slightly upscale version of the mechanically identical fifth generation Chevrolet Malibu. In 1970, the Cutlass came in seven different body styles, three of which were coupes. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's entry-level model; . This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 is featured in Cameo White with black stripes running up the ram air hood and a coordinating black cloth power convertible top. Introduced in 1961 as the top trim level in Olds' compact F-85 line, over the years the Cutlass name accumulated great brand equity, and . These were smaller and nimbler than the leviathans on the road, starting with the Chevy Corvair. It was Oldsmobile's smallest, budget priced modelsome two feet (60cm) shorter and $451 less than the next-smallest Olds ($4,131 in 2021 dollars [3]), the full-sized Dynamic 88. Some 80,000 were built and sold during the 1970 model years, and by 1971 the numbers began to increase far more with 246,000 selling in 1972. Buy Car Online from Live Car Auction in USA/Canada. Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile's compact F-85 Series,[1] the Cutlass evolved into a distinct series of its own, spawning numerous variants, including the 4-4-2 muscle car in 1964, premium Cutlass Supreme in 1966, and outright performance Hurst/Olds in 1968, as well as the Vista Cruiser station wagon. Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. I had the heads ported and polished by Joe Modello when he was still alive. [21], The Cutlass line overtook the full-size Delta 88 as the best-selling Oldsmobile line in 1975, with the Cutlass Supreme coupe accounting for the majority of those sales, surpassing the Chevrolet Chevelle and Ford Torino to become the best-selling intermediate-sized car in America. The Cutlass line was redesigned for 1973 using GM's new "Colonnade" A-body platform. It all added up to a refined muscle car that was meant to be classy and more understated than many of the wilder alternatives that were springing up on the market. Oldsmobile Cutlass 1970 Cowl and Firewall. The Cutlass was also the second-best selling car line in the U.S. in 1975, with only the full-sized Chevrolet Impala/Caprice ahead of it. Out of these, the 1970 Cutlass 442 appeared in thirty-two features, ranging from television series like the Person of Interest and Hawaii Five-0 to big screens like the Peppermint vigilante action thriller and, of course, the Robert Harmon-directed 2007 remake of The Hitcher road slasher film. The automaker justified the persisting use of the 4-4-2 name even with the mechanical changes by saying in the brochure and ads that the 442 refers to the 400 cu-in engine, 4-barrel carburetor, and dual exhausts. If so please use the bidding box above. Find your dream car today. Four new exterior body colors were offered, Viking Blue, Lime Green, Bittersweet, and Saturn Gold. Wedgewood Blue exterior. Filename Stallion1970OldsCutlassSupreme.TXD.rar Category Textures. The F-85/Cutlass underwent a major body restyle in 1968, as did all other GM A-body cars. Description: Engine: 455 V8 Transmission: Automatic Interior Color: White Exterior Color: Crimson Red Metallic Description: Description coming soon, call for details! A 1970-only offering was the Oldsmobile Rallye 350, a value-priced high-performance model using the 350 engine. Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? Checking for missed updates, BaT Auction Success Story: Living Diesel Dreams With an E320 CDI, BaT Auction Success Story: An NSX Rounds Out the Stable. 1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Car for Sale in Online Auto Auction. The Oldsmobile F-85 shared the new "Y-body" platform with the Buick Special and Pontiac Tempest, using a 112-inch (2845mm) wheelbase and still-novel unibody construction. In 1982, Oldsmobile began using the Cutlass nameplate as a sub-marque, with numerous distinct vehicle lines bearing the name simultaneously. The big-block 455 Rocket V8 was discontinued and replaced by a new small-block 403 cubic inch Rocket V8. Factory 4-speed manual transmission. If you don't win, your existing pre-authorization will be released. There were also "two-seat" (6 passengers in two rows) Cutlass Cruiser and Cutlass Cruiser Brougham station wagons; both being smaller, more conventional replacements of the three-seat (8 passenger) Vista Cruiser. He is also penning pop culture, lifestyle and all things rich for TheRichest. And when I rebuilt the motor I checked out the numbers on the block and found out it was a hi-performance 455 and the only cars they put that in was 4-4-2 or W-32. Cosmetically, you won't miss 1970 422 in a parking lot, not with its unique vertical bars in the silver grille, rectangular parking lights in the front bumper, and vertical tail lights. Aftermarket gauges mounted under the dash provide readings for coolant temperature, volts, and oil pressure. By maddmax1. Arun Singh Pundir has been a longtime media crackerjack and worked most of his life in sales and marketing. A fuel economy gauge was optional. It remains a popular classic till today although 1970 was just the start of its popularity. Some coverage and . Production records from the time are a bit fuzzy, but reportedly about 860 W-32s were built for the 1970 model year. He has no dog, no wife- yet- and he loves Rolls Royce a little too much. The Turnpike Cruiser two-barrel 400cuin (6.6L) Rocket V8 was dropped and the four-barrel 400 engine from the 4-4-2 was available only in the Vista Cruiser wagons. $23.34 (20% off) Tags: (1970) Oldsmobile 442 II 7.5 V8 W-30 Car Specs (1970) Oldsmobile 442 II 7.5 V8 Car Specs . . He was forced into repainting the car a few years back and has made a hot car even hotter with some engine tweaks. 1970, 1971, 1972, olds, oldsmobile, cutlass, 442. The 4-4-2 model, derived from the BO-9 police package, was also introduced in March 1964 (costing $285.14 in 1964),[8] as an answer to the new intermediate muscle car market created by the Pontiac GTO that same year. General Motors began developing its first compact cars in 1956, beginning with initial planning on what would become the Chevrolet Corvair in 1960 on the GM Z platform. Just to be able to drive it in sequences was awesome, Knighton gushed. Visible through the windshield. I turned 62 here last month, but Im still young at heart., If youve got an old car you love, we want to hear about it. Only 2499 Cutlass Calais coupes were equipped with the Hurst/Olds W-30 package, featuring unique aluminum wheels trimmed with gold paint, an exclusive console-mounted Hurst Dual Gate floor shifter, special gold over black or white two-tone paint and an otherwise unavailable Oldsmobile 350 V8 with a four-barrel carb and dual outlet exhausts. It is powered by its factory blue printed and balance 350/325hp V8 engine with Rochester . As the new front-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme model was being launched in 1988, the rear-drive G-special coupe remained in production for one final model year as the Cutlass Supreme Classic. 3. By 1965 it became clear that Oldsmobile had a secret weapon for the 442 in development. I rebuilt the motor, and had the car repainted and put a new top on it and a few other things. Last name. Taking its place was a conventional notchback sedan known simply as "Cutlass," with base, LS, and Brougham trim levels available. Question of the Week: What's the Best Factory-Turbocharged Car? The W-32 that was shared with the 4-4-2 featured a four-barrel carburetor, 10.5:1 compression, a hotter cam and bigger valves. Its just a great-looking machine with big power under the hood that still fooled insurance companies who didnt realize it was a 4-4-2 in sheeps clothing. When the Calais nameplate moved to its own platform in 1985, the top Supreme was renamed to Cutlass Salon. In 2018, he officially flipped and switched sides to the editorial. Vehicles with Similar 21.55 HP/Weight Ratio. A factory T-top was optional on notchback coupes only. Sittin While enthusiasts got little hints of . The four-door Salon was dropped due to poor sales. For sale! Sittin. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 W30 Tribute Convertible Name. It rode a 110in (2,800mm) wheelbase, and featured a dramatic boat-tailed fastback roofline and stock V8. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). [citation needed], For 1975, Oldsmobile added two smaller engines to attract economy-minded buyers in the aftermath of the 197374 energy crisis. This Cutlass was lighter than earlier versions at around 3,300 pounds (1,500kg), and it could be ordered with any of several engines built by GM's different divisions; a Buick 231 V6, Oldsmobile 260 V8, Pontiac 301 V8 or Chevrolet 305 V8s with either two- or four-barrel carburetors. As Fuller tells it, The Hitcher is different for Platinum Dunes [the production company] in several respects; first, we got to wreck some cars, which we havent done before. By 1957, the other GM marques got a piece of the pie as well, though these were going to be slightly bigger cars, all sharing the Y-body platform. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Was there any choice? Or it could be placed in a manual mode, much like today's computer-controlled automatics. Additional underside images are provided in the gallery.