1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass

350

132770M287745

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1970 Oldsmobile Rallye 350. This is a very rare car. Although there were over a thousand Rallye 350's built in 1970, less than 200 were built on the F85 2 door post platform. To make this car even more rare, it has a factory 4 speed. According to some research, it appears that less than 20 were factory 2 door post 4 speed cars (about 12 built according to a few articles I read). This car had the same owner from 1970 until last spring. The owner stopped driving the car in 1980 and parked it in his barn. He passed away a few years ago and I bought it from his estate. The car still retains all original parts with the exception of the water pump. According to his brother, the water pump started to leak and the auto parts store sold him one that was incorrect. After installing the water pump to find out it was too short, he became disgusted and put the car in the barn and did not touch it again. It has the original 350, 4 speed, 12 bolt posi traction rear end, and air induction air cleaner and hood. The car also has the original rear spoiler. The car has a factory bench seat, Hurst 4 speed shifter, 4 spoke steering wheel, and rubber floor mat (no carpet). The interior is still pretty nice. The original induction hood has some minor damage to the fiberglass in the front. The car needs a total restoration. The motor turns free but I did not attempt to start it. The clutch seems to engage and the transmission shifts through all gears. The gas tank was shot so I removed it. The floor pans and trunk floor are solid with the exception of one area under the driver's seat. The frame is rusty but useable. The lower front fenders have rust as well as the lower quarter panels. The doors are fairly solid and close well (they do not sag and the door skin lips are still tight). The deck lid and spoiler are decent. There is very little to no rust around the front and rear windows. This car deserves a frame off restoration. It is not a project for someone with little experience or funding. I have done restorations for over 20 years and the car needs everything to be done correctly. If it does not sell I will keep it and eventually restore it. I will not reveal the reserve. Please do not bid if you have no intention of following through with the sale. The buyer is responsible for transport. The car will not leave my possession until all funds clear. Please email with any questions. Good luck.On May-19-14 at 18:51:02 PDT, seller added the following information: Please read the information in an email that I received from someone who seems to be very knowledgeable about Rallye 350's. I would like to thank him for his information, should help bidders. Looks as if this car was one of 160 F85 Coupes used to build a Rallye 350. Anyone who has exact statistics on how many were 4 speeds were built, I welcome your information. I do know that this car has never been modified. I was close friends with the owner's brother and he stated that the car was exactly as he purchased it in 1970.On May-19-14 at 19:11:47 PDT, seller added the following information: I have done some more research and the information provided in the email posted below seems to be accurate. My original production numbers (although estimates) are incorrect. Please follow the information posted in the email. If you have bid based on the production numbers I originally listed you may retract your bid if you would like, no problem. It does seem that the car was one of 160 built, not sure about how many were 4 speeds. Also, for those suggesting that the car is not real, keep in mind that the car was pulled from the barn that is was parked in about 1979 or 1980. The car had the same owner since 1970. Car was used as basic transportation and parked when he had problems with the water pump. I can provide any detailed pictures that anyone would like. Please bid only if you are confident in what you are buying. Please do your own research so you are sure what you are bidding on. It is a rare, untouched car. On May-20-14 at 18:34:16 PDT, seller added the following information: I am trying to gather more information about the car. I want the winning bidder to be satisfied. Vin (on dash) is 32770M287745. The trim tag is as follows: ST 70 33277LAN387757 TR 900 - - PNT 03AI also found classicoldsmobile.com to an informative site. I hope this helps.On May-21-14 at 07:29:56 PDT, seller added the following information: If you look at the provided vin and trim tag information, the car was one of 1020 produced, still a rare car. The car is a true barn find, same owner from 1970 until I purchased it. The car was parked in the barn in 1979 when the owner bought a new 1979 Thunderbird to replace it. It was bought new in the owner's home town. As I have stated, my original information is incorrect, which is why I have tried to continuously update and provide information for people to base their bidding decisions. I still don't have a problem if anyone wants to retract their bid. Although I want to see the car restored, I based the reserve on what I feel the rare parts on the car would be worth (motor, transmission, rear end, air cleaner, hood, rear wing, steering wheel, mirrors, etc.). I am restating this information once again because one person won't stop emailing to tell me that my information originally listed is incorrect. For those of you that are truly interested in the car, thank you and good luck. I would like to see the car go to someone who has the time and interest to restore it, I just have too many cars or I wouldn't even consider selling it.