1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Supreme Convertible "442" "Hurst Olds" Convertible

Rocket 350 V8 4 barrel

Automatic

3J67K2M101485

Clear

Gasoline

1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible "442" or "Hurst Olds" Clone This Oldsmobile up for auction is the perfect candidate for a 442 convertible recreation, or a tribute to the incredible 1972 Hurst Olds "Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Convertible" at a very affordable price. An aftermarket fiberglass ram-air hood can be purchased for around $500, a whale tail spoiler for about $250, and a cut-out rear bumper for approximately $300. Let's not forget the trumpet exhaust tips for under $100, so for a little over $1,000 you can have those nice new parts to install while the transformation is being done. This convertible was factory ordered with the vented hood shown on the car. This is the same hood that came standard on all 442's in 1972, unless it was ordered with the forced air-induction W-25 ram-air hood. I'm a huge 442 fan, so I know all the prices firsthand. I've done many of these conversions, and know how the finished product can be very satisfying and rewarding. All the money invested along the way of the restoration process will only add to the value of this car. These 60's and 70's muscle cars have incredible investment potential, and have been referred to as rolling bank accounts. Remember, When the top goes down, the price goes up! You simply need to own a body to install those easy to obtain parts, and some knowledge of the restoration process. This auction is just in time to buy that muscle car convertible that you have been needing for parts, or if you wanted to have a cool old classic to restore over the winter. This car does not come with a title, but is free and clear of any liens. The winning bidder will receive a Bill of Sale in their name. I know titles can be obtained through different sources in each various state around the country. Obtaining a title will be left up to the winning bidder. I do believe a clear title can be obtained rather easily through the Broadway Title Co. in Bangor, ME. That can all be done online with a little research. This Oldsmobile would also be great for a parts car, but I never destroy cars that I think can be brought back to their former glory. The restoration or demise of this sweet old classic will be left up to the next owner. This is an original code 53 Saturn gold car that came with a black top, and black bench seat interior. I'm selling this cool old drop top as needing a complete restoration to be made into a nice car again. It was factory undercoated as you can see in the door jambs from where the plugs were. This car also had the chrome mud flaps as shown. They were taken off, but I think that helped save the the back of the fenders and quarter panels as much as it did. With the black interior it makes this car easier to transform into that Hurst Olds that you've always wanted. The convertible top will need to be replaced, but the frame seems to be in good condition. Some vinyl material was put in place to keep the rain from entering the interior in case of rain. Basically, everything will need to be gone through on this car. According to the previous owner, this Olds does have the original numbers matching Rocket 350 with chrome valve covers, and a Quadrajet 4 barrel carburator. I checked the casting numbers, and they are 39558, so this is the block used in 1972. Only 1,025 of these Cutlass Supreme convertible's were made with an automatic transmission in 1972, so this is a very rare and highly sought after model. I doubt there are too many left with the numbers matching engine. I have not heard the engine run, but the prior owner that sold me the car, said it did run very well before it was parked over 20 years ago. I never bothered to try and fire it up. I recently purchased this convertible two weeks ago in a package deal. I don't have the room for it, nor the time to restore it. As you can see from all around my backyard in the pictures, I certainly have my hands full. This 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertible is a very unique car to have. This model is still considered to be like a real 442 if it is converted properly. I'll give a little background on the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 442 models. Prior to the 1972 model year the vehicle identification numbers in all 442's started out with 344. That was the way to determine whether that specific car was ordered from the dealership with the 442 option. This is easily verified by the OldsFaqs website that anyone can look up online. The 442 could be ordered as a separate model for the last time in 1971. Oldsmobile decided to make the 442 an ordered option starting in 1972. The OldsFaqs website makes the statement that there is no such thing as a fake 442 in 1972. All 1972 442 convertible models started life as a Cutlass Supreme, since the 442 was an ordered option. Whether the car was factory ordered as a 442, or dealer installed, or a private owner installed all the 442 options, they are all considered Cutlass Supreme or Cutlass S bodies. This is why all 1972 442 convertibles have Cutlass Supreme on the glove box door, and all 442 hardtops have just plain Cutlass on the glove box door. The original Cutlass Supreme grilles on this car are still in pretty nice shape. These are the same grilles used on the 72 Hurst Olds. The egg crate portion of these grilles are already blacked out like an H/O model. Brand new aftermarket 442 grilles are available new, or they appear on eBay as used originals every so often. I saw no signs of this car ever being involved in an accident other than the minor imperfection visible from the pictures. I believe all the body panels to be original to the car except for the trunk lid. The outer lip on the trunk lid that is on the car has holes where trim used to be, but the outer lip itself doesn't seem to have ever been rusted. There is what appears to be a bullet hole in the left rear portion of the lid, and the underside will need some repair. I do think it can be saved though. The trunk lip on the car is still in good condition. There is a set of four P215/65R15 Kelly Charger raised white lettered tires mounted on 15 inch Super Stock II wheels color coded to match the body of the car. All four wheels have the center caps, and the beauty trim rings. The passenger rear tire is not holding air too good, but should hold air to trailer it. The tires all have decent tread on them, but I'm assuming anyone buying this car and putting the time in to restore it will want to install new tires on the car. There is a 10 bolt rear-end, but I am unsure of the gear ratio. The original trunk floor will need some repair, but still has the original trunk mat, and carries a full size spare. There is a full set of wheel opening moldings, and the Supreme stainless steel body side molding. The original rocker cover stainless steel chrome is in nice shape. A lot of the chrome is still very usable on this car, or in drivers quality condition. The stainless around the back of the top is in very good condition. I believe all the original panels on this car can still be used if someone chose to restore it instead of using it for parts, but the undercarriage will need work. This convertible was ordered from the factory with the rare air conditioning option. The majority of people didn't order A/C back in the day, since they had the option to put the top down. The original dash pad is in good shape, and carries an AM/FM Cassette player. The dash itself was not all cut up like was typical on these cars back in the day. If I were to restore this car, I would switch it over to buckets, and a console. The interior will need new upholstery, but many of the panels are still useable. The previous owner also said that the mileage is correct. If you take a look a the pictures closely most of the original parts are still there. What you see is exactly what you get! These mostly complete older classics that have survived for over 40 years are becoming harder and harder to find, especially in this color combination. The Nada Classic Car Price Guide currently has this 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible listed at $29,670 in high condition, $15,532 in average condition, and $10,580 in the lowest condition. This Oldsmobile is an investment that I believe will continue to rise as these cars have been consistently proven to escalate in value. These GM A-Body muscle cars are the finest handling cars I have ever driven. This car is for the guy or girl that always wanted one back in high school, or had one and wants to restore one instead of paying the crazy prices to purchase one already finished. This would be a great father and son project or for the ERA gals of the past, a fun project for the mother and daughter that may be mechanically inclined. There is no finer muscle car on the planet in my eyes than the 1970-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 442, or Hurst Olds convertible. Here is a prime opportunity to acquire your dream car at a minimal price, or to have all the parts to finish a restoration of a 70-72 Cutlass Supreme or 442 that you already have. I try to list everything I can think of when I write a description. If you feel I may have left anything out please ask as many questions as you like. I pride myself in answering every question in explicit detail with the utmost honesty. This car is being offered at "No Reserve" on a 3-day listing. It will sell to the highest bidder on Sunday evening at 5pm Pacific, 7pm Central, or 8pm Eastern time depending on your location. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!