1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Coupe

OVERVIEW

This 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass coupe is powered by the reportedly original 350ci V8 backed by a rebuilt TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Mahogany Metallic and equipped with a white vinyl half top over a maroon vinyl interior, this Oldsmobile comes from the selling dealer with the original radio and various additional parts in the trunk. It has clear title.

Highlights:

• Newer paint
• Newer vinyl half top
• R-134a-compatible air conditioning
• Tilt steering column
• Power steering
• Swivel front bucket seats
• Power front disc brakes

Ownership History:

• Offered by a dealership
• Current location: Mississippi
• Believed to be a southern car for each of it's 48 years and not involved in any accidents. Currently titled in TN.

EXTERIOR

Key Features:

• Mahogany Metallic paint (code 37)
• White accent pinstriping
• Dual sport mirrors
  • Manual driver-side remote
• White vinyl top

Modifications:

• Exterior refinish in July 2020
• New vinyl half top installed in July 2020
• Non-original 77 model grille panels installed - Original 76 panels are in the trunk

Known Flaws:

• Various blemishes shown in gallery
• Small rust bubble on trunk lid

Service History Highlights:

• Rust below vinyl top and on quarter panels replaced with new sheet metal

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 15-inch Oldsmobile SSII wheels
• 215/75 Hankook Mileage Plus II whitewall radial tires

INTERIOR

Key Features:

• Maroon vinyl upholstery
• Swivel front bucket seats
• Tilt steering column
• Factory air conditioning
• Center console-mounted automatic transmission shifter

Modifications:

• R-134a refrigerant conversion
• JVC AM/FM/cassette stereo
• Rear deck speakers

Known Flaws:

• Wear on plastic panels
  • Various blemishes shown in gallery

INSTRUMENTS

• Odometer shows 31,021 miles. True mileage unknown
• 120-mph speedometer
• Fuel gauge

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine:

• 350ci V8
  • Reportedly original
• Single 4-barrel carburetor

Transmission:

• TH350 3-speed automatic
  • Non-original

Known Flaws:

• A lifter taps when the engine is warmed and idling
• Oil seeps from aged seals and sometimes spots the ground. See detailed undercarriage photos.

Service History Highlights:

• Transmission rebuilt at 120,000 miles
• Newer starter and distributor

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST

Key Features:

• Independent front suspension
• Solid rear drive axle
• Power front disc and rear drum brakes
• Dual exhaust system

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Removed original radio
• Removed original grille panels
• Additional parts

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The dealer charges a $395 documentation fee
• A walk-around video can be seen below