1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Coupe

Upgrade (rebuilt) 455 cubic inch engine

Automatic

332871M120148

Clear

Gasoline

0 0 1 592 3378 28 7 3963 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE This 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass S was in my wife family since 1973, and our kids shared some great memories of this car with their grandparents. In 2002, my Mother-In- Law gave us the car to enjoy. This Cutlass has only 76,952 miles, but was driven in the Midwest with all the issues of road salt that has affected most of the cars of that era. They did have the car undercoated, but rust has taken its toll on the lower sheet metal. They maintained the basic mechanical system, and this car was always garaged kept. Bottom line: The sheet metal issues really needs to be addressed soon. That is why I am selling the car now. If someone wants a great project car that has most of the parts for a classic muscle car of the 70;s… this is your car. The interior trim, mechanical systems, and electrical systems are still in great shape for the age of the vehicle. Upgrade history: Back in 2002, I wanted to show my son how to rebuilt the classic car. I wanted to set the seed of restoration, by replacing the engine with at Oldsmobile 455 big block. Maybe my son would be interested in the big-block power of this classic engine that would show some of the magic that I felt back in my youth. So, in early 2003, I purchased a rebuilt engine from D&D Racing; a racing shop in Smithville, Tennessee. The following is the engine description for the engine: “…built at the end of last season (2002), to use in my dirt stock car.…due to 2003 cubic inch limits…big block has to go…following modifications":· Block hot tanked and magna-fluxed· Bored .30 over· Balanced and blueprinted, · Speed-Pro forged pistons w/ approx. 10.75 to 1 compression· Lunati #0083-lk cam, (496/520 lift and 290/300 advance duration)· Melling high-volume oil pump, holds 60 psi of oil pressure at idle.· ARP main bolts, Clevite main rod & cam bearings· Cloyes true roller timing chain· Lunati lifters· “C” code olds heads· Dynomax modified headers· Edlebrock carburetor, w/electric choke· Modern (used) GM H.E.I., ignition distributor · High Torque starter Cost: $2,000 In addition, I added another $2,500 for some brand new “old school” Cragar SS five spoke. chrome mags, and new BF Goodrich T/A Radial tires to improve the looks and ride of the car. I also installed a simple (rear) air shock system, and installed 3” racing mufflers w/short down pipes… and created an image of what I remember of my muscle car experience of the 70’s. At the same time (2003), I purchased the rear quarter panels, and some front fender patch panels to start the overhauling project for the body… We never installed the body parts. That would be another $1,000 for body parts that are still sitting in storage. NOTE: The body parts are not part of this sale, but would be available for an additional $500 cost. Well…. To make a long story short, the project stalled, because life got in the way. He started a family, and that means time was not available for wrenching on a classic. Since then, I have been storing this car, because it is too good of a classic muscle car to junk. I could remove/sell the wheels and engine, but great project car deserves better… SO…In order to make this project car sellable, I added the following items this summer (2014): *Replaced 50% of the brake lines *Replaced front brake hoses *New Battery *Replaced ignition system wires, rotor, and spark plugs *Replaced racing muffler system with a new 2 1/2", cross piped, dual exhaust pipes *Replaced fuel pump and fuel filter *Replaced oil and oil filter *Antifreeze cooling system flushed and replaced That is another $1,000 to prepare the car for sale. The Cutlass runs great. I spent the weekend just enjoying the car. Since March of 2002, I have put on less than 800 miles on the car, and it is hard to let this car go. It’s a great car that should be enjoyed. I have already invested $5,000 dollars in the rebuild. I am asking $4,50000 dollars “Buy it Now” option for this classic Oldsmobile