1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe: What Made The Cutlass So Successful?

[@jamescalvin902]

Hats off to those who keep such fine 50+ year old cars still looking so good.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

Isn't that the truth!

[@jayweiss4378]

@@TomSnyder-gx5ruI think for most the car holds some memories so they really love the car and look after it

[@masonite1973]

Thank you! Cheers

[@Jerry-ok8gj]

I miss Oldsmobile!

[@truman1158]

@@Jerry-ok8gj I always liked Oldsmobiles and my uncle owned many through the years. I owned a 2000 Aurora for a bit. Beautiful car, smooth as silk with the 4.0 liter V8

[@Sedan57Chevy]

The Cutlass Supreme roofline and rear quarter is just absolutely gorgeous. The Cutlass was both a great looking "sporty" muscle car, or an extremely handsome and classy personal luxury car. All of the 68-72 Intermediates from GM were greats, but the Cutlass Supreme was a tour de force in terms of styling.

[@masonite1973]

I tend to agree

[@groovy1937]

I really miss Oldsmobile. Growing up, we had several 98's that were gorgeous, great cars. For starting college, my Dad bought my sister a brand new 1978 Cutlass Supreme Brougham that was loaded and that car was sweet, I was just a teenager without a license then, but that car road so nice and was so quiet. My sister really got a great car. Those Cutlass were so popular by the late 70's, as I remember, it was the Number 1 selling car in the United States for several years (77,78,79 maybe into the early 80's as well)

[@thomastoler2397]

Beautiful’78 Cutlass, rivaled only by the Buick Regal Limited, in terms of luxury.

[@groovy1937]

@@thomastoler2397 Yes, those Buicks Limited trims were really nice !

[@jonathanjohnson1339]

Also the #1 stolen car for many years - mostly due to parts demand. I guess that is also a compliment to its great execution. Sadly, GM lost its way in the bean-counter era, and the Honda Accord became the most stolen vehicle.

[@jonmoore8995]

Seeing the formal roof line on that Gold Cutlass Supreme makes me favor this over the standard A body. Really gained an appreciation of this car based on your presentation.

[@pcno2832]

I was never a fan of the arrow-head window treatment of the standard 2 door A-bodies of those years. I recall seeing a lot of those cars on the road with the wipers parked an inch or two above the lip of the hood. I don't know if that was just a malfunction, some kind of aftermarket wiper motor, or GM actually left the self-retracting wipers off of its lower-end model designations, but it looked odd.

[@davestewart2067]

There were non recessed wipers (square motor) and recessed wipers (round motor). Am of belief, in years of parting, that most cars had the round motor, thus had recessed wipers.

[@floriandutke9654]

I do love the way the vinyl roof edge stops short of the physical roof edge leaving a stripe of body color going from the back of the quarter glass all around to the top of the windshield. It makes the roofline look even better.

[@loveisall5520]

I remember John Beltz because I was your typical teenaged car nut and he was known as the head of Olds in the car magazines, including some interviews. I was a senior in high school when he died of cancer and it was a shock. The original formal-roof Cutlass Supreme was the elegant competitor of the MC and GP; neither Ford nor Chrysler had any equivalent. These fine cars deserved their success through several iterations. Thanks for the great video!

[@johnlandacre767]

I'm still struggling with the idea that Oldsmobile was so successful for many decades, and was just let go and ignored for 15 or 20 years, and suddenly it completely disappeared. Why did GM let this happen? This was one of their most sought after automobiles. How did Oldsmobile's demise happen and why? Oldsmobile and its customers deserved better.

[@loveisall5520]

@@johnlandacre767 Though I've never seen it spelled out, I think that part of the problem with GM was the lack of leaders like John Beltz and John DeLorean, men with vision. Who was in engineering like Ed Cole or the great Charles Kettering, the father of the V-16? GM needed 3 engines in the eighties: a good V8, a good V6, and a good OHC4 or V4. They were seemingly too proud to go purchase current Toyotas or Hondas and learn what they were doing so well. Look what Iacocca did with just the K-Car and a good little in-house 2.2 that became 2.5!

[@BobConnor-n2g]

@@johnlandacre767 I read that GM leaders did not like the way the word "old" was in the name. But I don't think consumers thought of it that way, in our area Oldsmobiles were very popular, I always thought they were nicer and more stylish than the Chevrolets my dad bought.

[@johnlandacre767]

@ isn’t it funny how corporations are willing to shoot themselves in the foot, because of silly prejudices, such as against “old” people? Whom do they think was a critical part of their business, if not old or older adults? Sure, appeal to younger people too, but they did that with the Cutlass Hurst/Olds option at one time, which was a highly sought-after model. Everybody gets old eventually, even the corporate stuffed shirts in the board room meetings. The reason “old” was in the name was because of the founder’s last name, Ransom Olds, from 1897.

[@loveisall5520]

@@johnlandacre767 Were you around back then? Everything, literally everything, was geared to young people/culture. I can remember that movie, "Wild In The Streets" about everyone over 30 being euthanized. The "Dodge Rebellion" was another disgrace. Yeah, it was stupid.

[@steveosgood9182]

I got a 1970 Cutlass supreme holiday coupe in 1985 with 13K miles on it. Best car I ever owned. The rocket 350 engine was superb. To my eyes, it was better looking than the fastback .

[@sidefx996]

Always loved these cars. What a fantastic presentation. Learned a lot. This channel is such a gem, thank you.

[@rightlanehog3151]

👏👏👏👏

[@rightlanehog3151]

Adam, Let's face it, the Oldsmobile Cutlass reigned S-U-P-R-E-M-E throughout the 1970s. 😉Videos like this will go a long way in reinforcing my already strong bias towards the 1968-1972 Olds Cutlass so please keep these Cutlass videos coming and don't forget about the Cutlass Cruiser wagon.😄On a more rational note, this generation of Cutlass seemed to be the longest lasting car of its era. Only the Valiant and Dart matched the longevity though they were much more spartan in construction . 🤩

[@tim_g3478]

I seem to remember a 442 version of this body style which grabbed the attention of those liking the upmarket Cutlass with a sportier look and performance.

[@steveb7310]

I’m with you bro. My first car was a 1971 Cutlass wagon. Plain Jane 350 2 barrel. It even had a crank rear window.

[@howebrad4601]

Even well into the mid 80s it was a best seller

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@steveb7310 I am glad to hear we have a former Cutlass Cruiser owner here! Earlier in the year, Adam did a video about the 1972 Olds Custom Cruiser full-size wagon. That video included a brief comparison with that year's Vista Cruiser and Cutlass Cruiser. I am one of many people who had forgotten or never known the Cutlass Cruiser existed as it was so overshadowed by the Vista Cruiser. Since that time I have repeatedly attempted to get Adam to do a full video comparing the 'A Body' Cutlass Cruiser to the more famous Vista Cruiser which had its own platform.

[@steveb7310]

@ that would be cool. Back then some guy a couple blocks away had a ‘72 the same color as mine in about the same rusty condition. I currently have a ‘71 Vista Cruiser that hopefully will be painted next year.

[@philstarsick82]

My uncle had a 71 with the 442 hood and bumpers. Black and silver with a black rag top. 455 Olds with a turbo400 auto. 12 bolt chevy posi after the bop rear spit an axle out at high speed. The nights we had in that car, it's a wonder I'm still alive. Miss you uncle Denny.

[@Diogenes1360]

These early to mid 1970's Oldsmobile's were Classics.

[@williamflack5767]

Mom had a 72 Cutlass. 350. It would move! Didn't like the front end of the 73 model and in 72. Oldsmobile didn't offer a 6 cylinder on any car.

[@mjg263]

Brilliantly designed and executed. What a gorgeous car at a reasonable price point!

[@johnfarillo255]

Great memories of my dads ‘72 Cutlass S, which I was fortunate to drive for a few years. Awesome style and the power of the Rocket 350 !

[@johncornell3665]

Always love the Cutlass model. Oldsmobile was a wonderful brand and it was a shame when they stopped building them. I have owned several including a 1966 F-85 and a 1978 Cutlass Supreme Brougham. Thanks Adam!

[@jayweiss4378]

Love seeing these on the road restored back to original! Brings back memories….

[@devinhiggison1198]

The 70-72 cutlass and skylark do a good job at using their styling to give the idea that they really do belong to higher end makes in GM's line up. Even though they do share a platform, the A bodies up until the g body do truly look like unique to their brand

[@MrSmokingfrog1]

Great video Adam. My Aunt had a 72 Cutlass Holiday Coupe, it was Light blue outside and White inside. I remember it drove to smooth and quiet, and it was always cold inside. Sadly she sold it in the late 80's and it disappeared. I really miss that car and my Aunt.

[@magnetocheck]

My Dad, like the Dad in Christmas Story, was a Oldsmobile man. We had a '71 Supreme in metallic green. Great looking car, I drove it to college for several years. I lke both rooflines!

[@remingtonwingmaster6929]

Fun fact on the 1970 vs the 1971-72 cutlass hoods. They looked essentially the same but 70's had what I like to refer to as a tooth that was an integral part of the hood (the part that separated the two grills). The 71-72 had this removed and a separate piece was used between the grills. If you've ever worked on a 1970, there's a good chance you banged your head where it projected down... well. at least once, and then you learned. Great cars, great engines and transmissions. They rode great and they handled great...some of the best A-bodies GM made. I had a 71 Cutlass S, I loved that car.

[@masonite1973]

Factual statement as I have a 1970 and have hit my head more than once, unfortunately lol 😂

[@paulwindisch1423]

Another fun fact, that theme would return on the W-body Cutlass Supremes, so a whole new generation of us Oldsmobile techs could catch their heads on the hood latch and hood. Lol I'm sure the back of my head has a permanent scar on it somewhere.

[@MarkNOTW]

I had a 71 SX 455 back in the early 80’s. One of my favorite cars.

[@jaegeen]

You have an encyclopedic knowledge of these vehicles. Very refreshing!

[@johnray7311]

I definitely prefer the Supreme roof line. Looks great!

[@evanthompson8925]

Our family had a Cutlass Supreme Coupe that was GREAT! The optional rear window defroster was just that. Not only a defogger, but would warm the rear glass to the touch clearing away a layer of snow quickly. The glass belted tires quickly gave way to Michelin steel belted tires that had over 80,000 miles on them when the car was sold. One of those models that was and is a hit.

[@mrho4speed]

Thank you for making this video. I have always had a soft spot for the Cutlass Supreme and the SX with that roofline = such a nice looking car!!!

[@peterdaniel66]

Honestly, it just simply look beautiful. It was perfectly proportioned and gave very good value.

[@jimmacmurdo355]

I owned a '72 Cutlass Supreme coupe; ivory with a green vinyl top. One of the 3 best vehicles I've ever owned.

[@heathbuchanan6408]

1970 Cutlass 442 in Gold with black stripes. Perfection.

[@4WHEELBIKER]

I like both. I’d forgotten about the Supreme version. The build quality on these was exceptional as I recall.

[@JohnF-go3ss]

My father ordered a burnt gold 1970 cutlass s post coupe. The whole exterior was a work of art. The fastback with vertical tail light is etched in my brain.

[@devonvictor3210]

I loved Oldsmobile, they had the best styling. I wish they would bring back a stylish Oldsmobile. I like both roof lines. My mom had a Red 71 supreme 2 door coup with bucket seats and console back in the 70'S, Loved it! Even she has said she liked that car the best of all the cars she had. My parents had a 65 Impala SS before this car which is my favorite year for the Impala. Boy I wish we had cool cars like these now days.

[@mrluckyuncle]

Gorgeous. Perfect sculpture.

[@alexanderspenser4960]

I hadn't realized the AG Monte Carlo & Grand Prix longer 116" WB chassis was not used on the 112" Cutlass Supreme nor the Buick Regal. The chassis for GM A body 4 doors, wagons & Camino also rode on 116"s, but was elongated aft the A pillar. Many AG body parts were interchangeable between Chevy & Pontiac, as Olds & Buick. But were not interchangeable between the two groups. Been a long time since taken them apart & put them back together. Clears my head on some projects I worked on.🏁👍🏽

[@DanEBoyd]

There was also the 1970 Cutlass Supreme SX, which was the Supreme body with its formal roof-line, with the big 455 and bucket seats and a console. It was the gentleman's defacto 442! Edit: And the Monroney window sticker shown @5:00 lists the XS package with the 455!

[@silvernail6]

Taller gearing…..an interstate love song

[@DanEBoyd]

@@silvernail6 I believe 2.73:1 or 3.08:1 was as sporting/numerically-high as it got on these.

[@dannyschoolcraft5984]

It is a SX. Correct.

[@daviderickson9445]

I had a '70 SX. 455 2 barrel, TH400, and 2.56:1 rear end.

[@eddstarr2185]

Patrick Bedard, Car & Driver Magazine, once said, "Ford only knows how to make one car, the Thunderbird". And FoMoCo agreed, responding that it pays to please your customers! The formula was easy: long hood plus a formal roofline equals sales. When Ford designers saw the 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix they knew someone at GM got the memo for success. The "personal luxury craze" of the 70's was ON with formal rooflines on everything, leaving the fastback Toronado to switch in 1971 if it wanted to survive. The '73 - '77 Cutlass Supreme Coupe remains my favorite.

[@JackSprat201]

Thank you. I love your channel. Clearly you invest a lot of money in collecting these postwar American cars. My family owned many of the cars you describe. I particularly enjoyed our Cutlass Supremes. The first was a 1967 4 door Holiday which he bought while his father, who showed up unexpectedly tried to urge him to buy an Electra 225 which would not have fit in our garage. That was a gorgeous car in white with black vinyl top and interior, and was the car I learned to drive on. It had a high compression 330 engine and a 2-speed automatic. We replaced it with a 1971 Cutlass Supreme, 4 door hardtop again, but this time in a kind of bamboo yellow, with green fabric upholstery. My mother who drove the 67 more frequently since my father's office was within walking distance of our home insisted this time on ordering it with optional I think H70 rather than F70 tires and HD suspension pieces. It had a 330 and a 3-speed auto. The 67 was gorgeous and it was fast, I didn't find the 2-speed auto slow to respond, but that A body had horrendous brakes, and the suspension was not much better, it understeered like a pig as I managed to survive taking it out on rainy or snowy days, waiting to get some bite out of the front tires. The later car was not nearly as striking in appearance, boring taillights incorporated in the rear bumper, unlike four the four wedges sculpted into the tail of the 67, but it had a lovely smooth way of shifting up into second, it behaved for the most part respectably (I did find at 85 it was very floaty until my father who unfortunately was with me yelled I should slow down). Still, they were both fabulous cars I still remember, the later Oldsmobiles and then the Toyotas my parents bought after being disillusioned by the 1989 Cutlass Supreme could not compare. I never got to drive the Fords, Chevys and Plymouths they drove before they considered an Olds to be affordable. I'd buy a 67 now, and upgrade the brakes, radials would surely help.

[@howardfletcher7206]

Our family had a bamboo yellow 72 coupe tan interior. Recall being pushed back in the seat especially when dad was at the wheel. Dad exclaimed “Rocket 350” often while driving but other times just going about his day walking around. This car we had about 1974-77. Although I was only 3 I had some of my earliest and happiest car memories associated with that fine machine.

[@gtopp9619]

Great video, as always. I miss the Olds brand. We had a 1972 Cutlass that was defiled over many Chicago winters. Thanks for sharing, Adam!

[@chrismehos5035]

Loved everything about this car.

[@michaelwhite2823]

Oh yeah! I saw a 1966 Cutlass four door hardtop with all the accessories for sale. Gorgeous. Id also love a 1968 coupe but most that are left are 442 and out of my reach.

[@twilliams8041]

I was young in 1970, but I still recall how soft and smooth the ride was on my uncles 70 Cutlass sedan.

[@MarkWG]

Just looking at this magnificent design easily explains why the Olds Cutlass continued its successful climb in stratospheric sales. Say whatever you want about those gorgeous, "rocket-pod" taillamps, but they make the car complete. Everwhere you look, you can see how GM could really build a fantastic, near-luxury personal coupe with just formalizing the roof structure. Perfection in my eyes. Plus, who could ever, ever forget the unmistakable Oldsmobile Rocket 350/455 V8's deep metallic rumble that was a symphony to a car lover's ears. My friends and I still to this day admit no other engine besides a Chrysler 440 could make music like that. My mother owned a new, 1968 Olds Cutlass Supreme Town Sedan with the standard, 350 4bbl V8, which produced 310hp on premium. Our little family took many a pleasure trip in that comfortable car with ice-cold air conditioning. We kept it until 1973. It was a beautiful design with a great looking instrument panel. GM really screwed up sacrificing Olds for the stupid Saturn brand.

[@alfredkane3353]

My second car was a 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible in Seafoam (or Seamist) Silver Green Metallic with a white top and white vinyl interior w/ bucket seats and a woodgrain dash and console, 350 2 bbl, power brakes, steering, windows, and power top w/glass rear window. Loved every minute and wore holes in that top it went up and down so much - I was in my mid 20's in south Florida growing up on the beaches and had some of the best years of my life cruising in my Cutlass, wind in my hair - sun in my face - wastin' away again in Margaritaville... God I miss that car!

[@collinrust2641]

As a Wisconsinite that sounds like heaven 😊

[@trudygreer2491]

You miss just the car, or the good times IN the car?!?

[@alfredkane3353]

@trudygreer2491 Both - good thing that car can't talk 👍😎 ! (Although if it could, it might be able to fill me in on those foggy moments whilst wasted in Margaritaville 🤡)

[@trudygreer2491]

@@alfredkane3353 It's probably cowering away under a tarp, back of someone's barn, hoping and praying to be left alone and safe in the dark...!

[@DSP1968]

A great summary of this model and its impact on the Cutlass line, Adam. There were particularly popular here in California at the time.

[@randyfitz8310]

Yes these were! My great aunt bought one in ‘72 - yellow with white full vinyl roof and white interior, Olds 350R 4 bbl, a/t, P/s, pdl a fantastic Oldsmobile!

[@irritablearchitect]

Clean, muscular lines and enough room for more than two persons. A nice array of engine choices as well.

[@joew4295]

I currently have a 1970 S Holiday Coupe/fastback in Bamboo Yellow with a 350 2bbl engine. Bought it from our neighbors in the late 80's and have done a complete firewall to front bumper frame off restoration. What struck me about the car was the slanted belt line: draw a line from the top front edge of the door and follow the door 's top edge line which slopes down from the front towards the rear. In cars today and for many years, this line is now either level or sloped the opposite way: slope is lowest at the front and highest at the rear. I guess you call this the 'belt line slope'? I like it in these old Cutlass'. Also nice is the front fender rake line which gradually slopes down from the front bumper to the beginning of the door. As this 'rake line' I call it moves from the front to the back, it allows for the power dome shape of the hood to get enhanced. What a truly artful design. However elegant this hood design was, one major boo boo was leaving that front center piece affixed to the hood so that when you raised the hood to do any kind of maintenance you would inevitably hit your forehead to this center piece no matter how careful you were!--this was changed in later model years.

[@TS1964]

My first car was a 71 Cutlass Supreme 350 rocket 2 barrel. It was a great looking and performing vehicle.

[@gt-37guy6]

The 2 Barrel engines did very well, almost better throttle response than Q jet, just less top end thrust.

[@maxr4448]

A bodes of this era are solid Gold!

[@wagonmaster1974]

My car was a '70 Cutlass "S." Both the Supreme and the "S" were beautiful cars. There was a little interior/dashboard anomaly, which was shared even in my '70 "98." Above the radio is a little panel, activated be a push button off to the side [as I recall], that when you pressed the button, made the little panel door - as it were - open. On my "98," the little door was to the left of the radio. Behind the door was the front seat ashtray. Great presentation video, as usual!

[@mrn9778]

I've owned a 70 Cultass Convertible for 40 years, Thank you for the compliments on the styling. I agree. I used troll the yards for parts and pretty sure I never saw a rim blow horn. That wheel looks like the standard hub blow.......

[@randyluca6339]

I own a 71 Cutlass Supreme convertible that I have owned for 25 years. The convertible with the top up also has that formal roof line look of the Supreme coupe. I love that style. I wish GM still made Oldsmobile but I am glad you and I are still keeping Oldsmobile history on the road.

[@WilliamParmley]

Absolutely gorgeous piece of mobile sculpture! I've always thought that the standard Cutlass looked just a bit "tail heavy" in comparison.

[@jameslowry4299]

I love a Cutlass, I've had a 71 Cutlass S and one of my favorite cars ever a 77 Cutlass Supreme, loaded with buckets, console, pw, rally wheels, 350 4bbl....it was such a nice cruiser.

[@WhittyPics]

I never owned an Olds. My uncle had several and my dad's last car was a 78 Olds Cutlass Supreme. I always loved the way the painted the rally wheels the same color as the car.

[@pmbair]

A high school buddy had the S with a 455 and it was really nice! Great ride and handling. Very comfortable car. I dad a Roadrunner and this car out classed that in every way!

[@TroyStout-z8k]

In the Early 80’s, Dad & I test drove 70 or 71 with a 455 for a whole tire burning weekend! A buddy of his owned a car lot. It was so cool to see my Dad grinning & laughing like the hot rodder he was until I born & ruined it all haha! He gave up his 60 Vette after driving newborn me home from the hospital in 1967! Still the most unbelievable part is that his buddy that owned the car lot was born without arms & did everything with his feet! I met him for the first time that weekend! True story, no embellishment whatsoever, just great memories!

[@MarkNOTW]

I was born in 67 and owned a 71 SX 455 in the early 80’s.

[@Paramount531]

I always liked the Cutlass models of this era. I used to get a ride to school in a neighborhood mom's 68 Delta 88, once or twice she got a 71-72 Cutlass as a service loaner. It was SO much more appealing to me that that Delta 88. The only thing I didn't like were the very common flat disc wheel covers, but with the rally wheels they were beautiful!

[@oldsguy354]

Hey Adam, thanks for another great presentation. :) That gold Cutlas Supreme appears to have the incredibly rare factory 8 track tape player option. I know on the 88s and 98s it would have been mounted under the dash on the passenger side beneath the glove box, but that car appears to have it under the dash in the center. The B & C cars had dual ashtrays in the center so the tape player had to be put way over on the passenger side. They were rare in 1970. I'm sure they are scarcer than hens teeth these days. Also, I had a 1969 Delta 88 Royale with the 455 2 barrel carburetor and trust me, it had plenty of get along. There's no doubt in my mind it would move that Cutlas effortlessly from gas station to gas station. ;)

[@michealmccune7809]

Ohh Adam I love it love love love these cars and I do love all the Oldsmobiles line up in the 1960s and 70s love them all my favorite cars and Buicks too

[@Thomas63r2]

Even the next generation '73 to '77 Cutlass was a huge seller. It was so sad that Oldsmobile would lose its way and go from 1 million units a year to become extinct and cast off. My brother has a beautiful '72 442 convertible with a Cadillac LSA supercharged 6.2 engine - what a hoot to drive!

[@brucejessie]

I took my driver's test in my parents 1970 Cutlass F85 in 1981 at age 15.5. Had the 350 4-barrel Quadrajet. That thing would do one-legger burnouts forever. lol. I love these cars. Have been looking for s reasonably priced one to build. I prefer the standard roofline. Love your vids, Adam.

[@hiitsstillme]

I'd go back to '68 to note the rise of popularity of these cars. That re-style was out of this world! The 68-72 Cutlass, including 442 and Vista Cruiser versions, were possibly the finest all round American cars ever made. They drove well, were reliable, had plenty of power on tap, even from the 350.

[@rightlanehog3151]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@damianbowyer2018]

Yep Adam, the '70 Olds Cutlass Supreme was outstanding value and had awesome styling and appeal to the masses. Cheers fm Damo. 😀👏

[@arthurwright8827]

My first car was a 1970 Olds Cutlass Supreme. It was gold with a black vinyl top and black interior. That car was a lot of fun. I’d give up a lot to have it back!

[@RichardGraham-s7r]

Thank you for this video I watch every one you post. The focus on this is the Cutlass Supreme and the one you show here is the SX version and my dad owned one of these and it is a very rare car. My dad bought his from Berejik Oldsmobile in Needham Mass and he also raced and was involved with The Smothers Brothers and in fact Goldie Hawn made the initial call to him for the Smothers Brothers. This SX was very fast and with the handling package was a blast to drive. And the SX came with the dual exhaust cutouts in the bumper just like the 442. My dad unfortunately traded his SX in but it was on a Cutlass Salon also with the 455 and the handling package and I absolutely loved that car. I had to make a difficult decision to either buy it or my mom’s 73 Camaro when they were getting ready to trade them in. I bought the Camaro but I would love to have a Salon. Thanks again for your videos.

[@markwatson3135]

My aunt had a 1970 Cutlass Holiday sedan (no post) in the same hold as the first car, such a fun car to drive, awesome pickup, I took my driving test in that car. I’d sill. Have it, but it had a vinyl roof, and the roof rusted out. 😢 I sure loved that car!

[@SuperCommando60]

that gold SX is gorgeous. Super lux looking interior...the Silverstone details on the dash look super

[@dannyg6592]

I actually prefer the Cutlass S coupe roofline, but they are both very attractive automobiles. My high school girlfriend had a 1970 Cutlass S Holiday Coupe in triple green, with a Rocket 350 4 bbl. It ran very well and had plenty of acceleration. Thanks for the memories.

[@Raptor3388]

I had a 71 Cutlass Supreme 350 before buying my 70 Cuda. It was a sweet car, very smooth ride, comfortable, spacious. Very underrated.

[@SamCanuck1]

Race you in my '72 350 4 bbl! Fast and utterly reliable except for the rust after 7 years. Par for the course, in those days.

[@asser100]

1970 Cutlass is one of the cars I really would like to own and now I want it even more!!!

[@johnaustin8194]

My first car was a 72 Cutlass Supreme. Same gold color, 350 Rocket with Quadrojet. Loved that car. Thank you for the video

[@gt-37guy6]

I had the same car...I bought it for $500 in 1984. One of my favorite cars ever. Great styling, and handling - with disc brakes. That 350 - 4 bbl did very well for a low compression engine - so smooth! I recall it would hit 128 mph on the highway.

[@johnaustin8194]

@@gt-37guy6 i tapped out at 120 mph , great car

[@gt-37guy6]

@@johnaustin8194 Fast enough...depends which gear you had, mine was 2.73 ish, great for spinning R Rear until it explodes.

[@corgiowner436]

Love the “trumpet” exhaust tips.

[@madmike2624]

Great content Adam, your attention to detail and fact is second to none!!!~~

[@jefweb5043]

The Cutlass was the perfect combo of that mature, sportiness to them. What made the Cutlasses (and all the Olds lines) so perfect?? We keep overlooking the Oldsmobile Rally wheel. On the side shot, where does your eye go to? The Rally wheel. In my opinion, the Rally wheel makes this car what it is.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

Those color keyed Oldsmobile rally wheels were sharp, and it seemed most Cutlasses I saw at the time had them over the standard hub cap. Buicks rally wheels were also nice and I owned several Buicks that had them.

[@BobConnor-n2g]

Adam, if you have not already, please do a video about the decision making process at GM that led to the closure of Oldsmobile, a brand that so many people bought and liked to out of business. I read that the GM had difficulty shutting down the dealers that cost them a lot of money. Perhaps if Oldsmobile dealers could have combined with another brand they could have been saved?

[@davestewart2067]

The hubris of the executive chronicled in “Roger and Me” had a large part to blame for the slowdown. There also should have been more aggressive tariffs to frankly keep ALL of the lower cost imports OUT.

[@rovervitesse1985]

Definitely one of my fav Oldsmobiles. 70/71/72 cutlass supreme is so beautiful. Never cared much for the normal cutlass s but the supreme makes me wanna buy one

[@georgeballow7028]

Wow, $100 up charge for the 455 engine! I ordered a 1972 Grand Prix. Came with the 400 4v standard. The 455 was a $45 option or so the dealer said. My mom wouldn’t co-sign the loan if the car had a “faster” engine. Still have the car and still looking to put a 455 in it.

[@J.W.W.]

My favorite year and body style. Mine was the SX in yellow with black vinyl top. Wish I had kept it!

[@ChristopherArmstrong-et3ud]

I love the blue Cutlass. Best looking wheels.

[@thelorax7704]

Both beautiful, but I prefer the S without a vinyl top. Love the 107 dollar upgrade to the rocket 455 engine on that windows sticker. Seems like a good deal to me : ). My uncle had one of these in the S version. These are great cars. It's no wonder they were popular for so many years. As a kid my neighbor had a 442 in Gold. The exhaust note at low rpm was a nice rumble because people usually eliminated the resonator when they got new exhaust. Remember when we had to get new exhaust every few years before stainless? Don't miss that!

[@RobertGreen-c9x]

Thanks for explaining how the Supreme related to the Grand Prix and Monte Carlo. My ‘72 Vista Cruiser shares a lot of the Supreme interior trim. Quite a low key environment but restful, with high quality materials and one of the better faux wood finishes. 16:00

[@skinnerhound2660]

That Cutlass you featured was actually a low production C/S with the SX option. 6404 hardtops produced.

[@michaelmullard4292]

Outside of the 98 Regency, this is my favorite Olds. I still miss my 1980 Cutlass Supreme Brougham.

[@howebrad4601]

Another great video and history lesson!

[@dannorman6663]

Thanks!

[@markmaiello9180]

Love the ‘77 version of the Supreme…that waterfall grill is iconic.

[@johnfrei9057]

Those wonderful colors! Will we ever see them again?

[@rightlanehog3151]

Great question, these days the automotive palette is inspired by mud puddles.

[@TruthNTime]

Adam, there's a rare car that came out in 1972-73 that I bet you never heard of...The Pinto Pangra. They are super rare and most people have never heard of them but they do and did exist! Basically it's the muscle car version of the Pinto. Only 20 - 50 of these rare Pinto's were made. Would love to see you do a video about them!

[@XCELERATIONRULES]

Everything sold well 68-72. Best cars ever produced,hands down.

[@Chevroldsmobuiac]

Thanks Adam for covering the Cutlass so well... my father was a Cutlass man from the start, buying a '65, a '74, an '85, and finally a '94 (that one was an 88 Royale) all from Black Cadillac Olds in Greensboro, NC. The switch to the FWD platform for the Cutlass in '88 was a real turn off for him as well as many others, and went for the 88 for his next car, which was a very good car as well.

[@71sebring97]

That's peak Cutlass styling for me! The '70 is my favourite from this era, although I prefer the 'sportier' roofline. I love the vertical slotted tail lights, didn't like the horizontal theme in '71 as much.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

I agree, the taillights on the '70 Cutlass were the best out of the three from '70-'72!

[@BenLapke]

Great description of the Cutlass Supreme Coupe. I agree with your comparison of the Monte Carlo and the Cutlass Supreme. I would have chosen the Cutlass all day long. However, I don’t think the Cutlass was drawing any Grand Prix buyers. The ‘69 Grand Prix was such a beautiful and innovative car, with the beautiful cockpit interior and innovations like the antenna in the windshield, rocker door handles and electric rear window defroster. Plus the Grand Prix had the 400 cubic inch engine standard, with the optional 455 cubic inch engine available.

[@sergioleone3583]

Always liked these as a kid. Had a hot wheels Cutlass fastback in yellow that I took to school a lot. I always REALLY liked the Supreme with the formal/notchback roofline a lot more even than the fastback. Great looking car.

[@danscott3880]

I had a 1985 Cutlass. Loved it

[@NorlandBoxcar]

Very interesting perspective and info regarding its popularity and price point. Would have been the obvious choice back in the day. Nice video. 👍👍

[@votingcitizen]

really have to dig that "hood on top of hood" look on the opening shot. The Supreme roof is way better, but that hard top sedan is even better. I remember these were everywhere (for all the good reasons you mention) well into the 1980s. The rocker panel dovetails into the chrome wheel well trim - very nice.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

I remember as a kid those late early 70s Cutlass' were everywhere. Those were really nice cars.

[@rightlanehog3151]

By my recollection, the Cutlass of this generation generally outlasted its contemporaries.

[@BobConnor-n2g]

@@rightlanehog3151 I wonder if maybe people who spent more money on Oldsmobiles might have been more responsible drivers, this not as likely to crash them.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@BobConnor-n2g I would like to think so.

[@louiskats5116]

G'day Adam, Just when I thought I knew everything about Oldsmobile I learn something entirely new which is awesome. Can you please do a video on 1970 Delta 88 with the W33 option & how rare they are I would greatly appreciate it. A belated Merry Christmas and wishing you and your family and all your subscribers a Happy, Safe and prosperous 2025. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺 👍 🇺🇸

[@RareClassicCars]

Merry Christmas, Louis!

[@RareClassicCars]

That Delta is ultra rare

[@louiskats5116]

@@RareClassicCars 👍👍👍

[@turbofanlover]

Nice car. That blue one is particularly sweet, IMO.

[@johnlevison9552]

I had a 70 and it was a fantastic car!

[@in-my-ways-dh8lr]

These early SX models were basically the Turnpike Cruiser option from 68 & 69 with the big block and a 2-bbl carb. Later in the model year they dropped the 2-bbl and replaced with the 4-bbl version which I believe was the 455 in the 88. No matter which 455, these SX cars are rare today. Not many were made when new so I would think not many survive today.

[@J.W.W.]

When I was 16, I bought my 70 SX for $300 and later sold it for $100 after I decided it was too old to keep 😩