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This 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham has it all. We don’t know for sure if every single option was checked when it was ordered (I don’t see a CB radio), but almost every option was, including a 455 V8 and full power accessories. It was “lady owned”, bought as a retirement present for herself, and has been preserved ever since 1976, that’s 48 years for those of you keeping track.
Lansing, Michigan’s finest made the Cutlass from 1961 through 1999 and from the 1970s through the 1990s, they were thicker on the roads than texting drivers are today. They were everywhere and with good reason. The Cutlass was a nice car, a good car, a luxurious car, but not a pretentious or showy car. Actors, sports figures, and CEOs didn’t normally drive a Cutlass, they were for the people who actually kept America rolling, working people, and middle management, not the elite. I mean, not that there’s anything wrong with actors, sports figures, or CEOs.
This particular example looks great in white and it’s a perfect Florida color, which is where this car is located. Speaking of white cars in Florida, the original owner reportedly thought the original silver color would be too hot in the Florida sun so she had the car painted white. I’m not sure if it would have made even a one-degree difference, but that’s what happened. The seller mentions that it’s been in central Florida since 1987 so we don’t know when it was painted. The Landau roof was a $109 option ($601 today) and it was money well spent, in my opinion.
The interior is a thing of beauty and wonder as red interiors always are for me, especially when they involve a funky 1970s fabric pattern. The pillowtop seats appear to be like new and this car is loaded with power options. Power windows, power locks, power driver’s seat, AM/FM stereo and tape player, and much more. The back seat looks new as does the trunk, and the underside appears to be rock solid. Air-conditioning was a $518 option, $2,832 in today’s dollars!
Speaking of options, the 455-cu.in. OHV V8 was a $321 option ($1,772 today) and it had 190 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque when new. It smoothly sends that power through a Turbo Hydramatic transmission to the rear wheels for a 0-60 time that matches the MPG rating, around 10.5 each. The seller says it runs well, the AC works, and this really looks like the one to have. If I were in the market for a loaded ’76 Cutlass, I’d be bidding. Speaking of that, the familiar seller has it listed here on eBay in Williston, Florida and the current bid price is $9,800, but the reserve isn’t met. Hagerty is at $19,000 for a #3 good-condition example as a reference. Any thoughts on this ’76 Cutlass Supreme?
