The King of Queens: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass - The House Of Muscle Ep. 9

It’s not easy owning a classic car in the boroughs of New York City. Owners must deal with rust, potholes, pedestrians, and, of course, a host of psychotic cabbies. However, despite these hazards, New York has some of the greatest muscle cars ever to roll on tarmac. Meet Eddie, a Queens native and the owner of the 1972 “AY OOH” Oldsmobile Cutlass, a tough-as-nails street brute that cut its teeth running light-to-light street races in Queens.
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[@BoltofTalons]

How many of us Oldsmobile guys out there? The car company that started General Motors, and I'm a Ford guy, but I do love an Oldsmobile, they are well built, and have near perfection looks.

[@albertgaspar627]

Got a 1968 4-4-2. I was searching for parts for my 86 Foxbody GT, and came across this car, $4500, turn key and go. Seller built it the way i would have done (variable duration lifters, switch pitch torque converter, 2.7 turn steering box, etc) and while I had been accumulating parts for years, I sure couldn't have built even a Cutlass S for that price! It has 243,000 miles and looks it, but I go to a lot of shows and hear people comment they see few 4-4-2's. Mostly GTOs and Chevelles, when it comes to an A body.

[@WyoCutlass71]

Got a 1971 Cutlass you can see in my profile picture. 350 olds and a th350’with a reverse manual valve body and a.ford 9 inch with 3.50 gears. Love olds!

[@Arz2003]

My father use to own a couple Oldsmobile cars. One of the last cars he owned was a 67' Dodge Van and a Crystler Lebaron. R.I.P. Wish I kept them but I was too young at the time

[@badledgend1172]

I think old buicks are beauties!

[@remo1366]

And had it not been for that fire they would have had electrics on the market in the early 1900's. They were GM's most experimental and advanced division,should have been Buick on the chopping block...

[@MisterTwister88]

Cant imagine having the courage to leave a car like that alone in NYC for 10 seconds

[@TheMenace722]

MisterTwister here in Harlem I would be so scared to leave my car sitting outside my house

[@NYPATRIOTBX]

MisterTwister your Honda is more likely to get broken into.

[@markg7030]

Many people have garages in NYC. There are classics, muscle cars (old and new) and race cars hidden all over the city. You take the car out and drive it, then put it away.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

If you have a New York plate on it i reckon there are less people that will fuck with your car. If you're from out of town though that might be a different story. At least from what ive heard and i know quite a few people in New York both from the city and from the outskirts

[@MisterTwister88]

NYPATRIOT Not really, I don't own a Honda

[@bwomp969]

The passion for these cars and how that's reflected by the owners, is absolutely fantastic. Its inspiring and reminds us fellow gearheads that can only afford to be internet gearheads, that the automotive world is vast and truly a family. Thank you Mike for doing what you on each episode of the show and previous episodes and shows. Please keep it up and please keep doing what you're doing.

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Cheers Patrick!

[@Finne72]

I totally agree Patrick!

[@madhatte73]

Musto is such an enthusiast. I really like his attitude about the cars and people and stories on this show.

[@slimfahjah6746]

I had that car it was my first car. I loved it! I hope to buy another one day but as the years go one (58 now) I find myself just watching the videos. I should have kept the car she was an ex for a reason. Lol

[@hmackprotection1]

68-72 Olds Cutlass 4-4-2's are Magnificent Muscle Cars

[@Camhin1]

This car is great, this guy built his car the way he wanted to and he loves it. That's all that matters.

[@NickoBarbeque]

Lovely looking car, thanks for showing this to us! Wish we had heaps of cars like this lying around in Australia...

[@moose8337]

Nicholas Eldridge Funny because us in the US would kill for some of the cars y'all have in Australia

[@NickoBarbeque]

Moose Only what sort of cars have you guys got your eyes on? I love our Aussie cars too but a bit of good American muscle is to die for...

[@MisterTwister88]

Nicholas Eldridge I think everyone thinks of the Interceptors in Mad Max first, of course those are Mopar powered if I'm not mistaken 😃

[@Tryptamine999]

Maybe in the movie they were, but in real life they had Ford V8's, 351's I think, I'm more of a holden buff so I'm not too sure on the actual motors

[@Tryptamine999]

It is a beautiful car, but I'd take a HK GTS or HR Prem, a XY GT over it any day. There's plenty over car's I'd rather, but they're the smaller ones so they aren't really able to be compared to this, like a VL, VH, Lx, LJ etc

[@billthompson5644]

It still has the Orange 442 fenderwells. This is an excellent video, thanks. PLEASE keep em coming.

[@72olds350z]

I love my 72 Cutlass but it's got the Rocket 350 in it which makes me happy!

[@mandiharjala1161]

Still one of my favorite YT vids ever... Probably watched it 50 times or more....

[@Sundaydinner.withthefamily]

That guy who stopped him asked if it was a "WD -40"- ?? Haha

[@finbilly]

I guess he was referring to the later Olds W-40 engines.

[@TheOldsmobeast]

Ryan Basdeo im thinking he meant w-30

[@1970olds455]

WD-40, lol.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

I thought i heard him ask if it was a 440 but i guess i heard wrong

[@MaliciousSRT]

They made Cutlass W-30 and W-31

[@AutoYoung]

It always amazes me to see and hear the cars and stories about street racing coming out of N.Y. Because you get this thought in your head of congestion and traffic and wonder how. Then you see gems like this and here the stories and like Mike said you can talk and listen for HOURS. I remember as a kid when I first got into cars and saw my first SuperBee. It was an original HEMI car and it was a beast. And the guy who bought it new did so to go street racing in the Bronx. And hearing that starting my fascination with the mystery of street racing in N.Y.

[@Janet71990]

The history of Oldsmobile (1897-2004) for 107 years Oldsmobile founded in 1897 But is get defunct in 2004 R.I.P. Oldsmobile (1897-2004).😞 🚘

[@theinvestorsmind2547]

That guy in the Jeep was like "Oh great these guys doing burnouts again..."

[@cudak888]

Really enjoyable House of Muscle episode. If there's one thing that MT is doing right as of recent, it's this show. Big improvement over Musto's previous /Drive series too.

[@theHardyMonster1984]

Those 60's and 70's Oldsmobile racing paint jobs still look good today.

[@joshbrekke6374]

Would love it if it had a well built Olds 455. They can be built well past 650ft lbs tq for less with the right builder.

[@LeftTurn72]

10:11 one of the best shots ever in the history of House of Muscle. Love it! And I love this car - I've always had a thing for a '72 Cutlass... I'd love to see more of the other Cutlass (mid-70s) that appears a few times, around 5:24.

[@TheChoisington1]

The production quality of these videos is getting great and it was already great to begin with, love the work Musto and your team and thanks for bringing great quality content!!

[@barath4545]

Amazing episode Mike! Great job. The guy really has a connection with his car and its a gorgeous one at that.Truely what owning a classic project car is all about!

[@billy4byrnes]

Love how he just rips one in the middle of the street! Respect :D

[@kimherrick9615]

I had a 71 Cutlass, loved it, drove it every chance I got. It had a factory 8 track player, still have the box of 8 tracks. Great vid!

[@Hauuy-el1vv]

Cars like this just remind me of the hero cars in cop movies where they chase around the city streets screeching around every corner.

[@vs5617]

Happy to see Motor Trend isn't afraid of depicting "reckless driving" in their videos. Even though I don't condone the driving (especially in densely populated areas), it still keeps the show exciting to watch. Subscribed.

[@PimpCoop]

Watching big muslce and now House of muscle. Mike Musto is one of the reasons I said finally am getting my El Camino to where I want it. Finally putting the money I wanted into it. I do wish one day Mike Musto can see what he has inspired me to finally do to my El Camino

[@avebechillin5516]

Seeing the video makes me think about the first time I see a classic muscle car as a kid in Brooklyn. It was a red 67 Chevelle with a blower, the car was immaculate. I was amazed because I never knew cars like that would ever exist there. Great video!!

[@johnelledge6685]

I really enjoyed the way this guy narrated this video. Was hooked the whole time! Beautiful car

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

John Elledge thank you John

[@sbyman96]

Love what Mike Musto does in these videos! Keep up the good work!

[@Camb250]

Eddie should have his own show. Nice car!

[@scootermichelli9885]

Yes!

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

Thank you DJ!!! You rock

[@randalllawkin]

Visited New York with the wife for my birthday great city and some crazy drivers. But man that intro and the cars in the background riding into the tire smoke epic! But yeah those pot holes riding in an FX45 and stiff suspension is no joke almost realign my spine lol but cool city.

[@fifteenbyfive]

This was my first car with the stock 350ci gold block. I sold it to a guy in Minneapolis who flew to Atlanta and drove the car all the way back to MN himself. He made it just fine.

[@strangersound]

1972 was an awesome year for style and design in automobiles. :)

[@900108Chale]

What a beauty! Totally fell in love with this Cutlass. Totally

[@fubar1217]

Ha....thanks for the trip down memory lane. Been a while since I've been on some of those streets. Love that plate!

[@starfoxnerd88]

Mam Mike is such a great host iam glad he got a show on motor trend

[@natemiller448]

I'm encouraged knowing muscle cars have a spot in NYC, never woulda thought it. Good shit. And yup, potholes are life. Good episode, great characters.

[@bigmike8847]

A car that WASNT made to impress people on the internet. I can respect a man for doing that. Hats off to you man

[@williamhumberhawk8187]

Great car and great video. I enjoyed it

[@remo1366]

It's not just a NY thing,it's a hot rod thing and something that never fails to amaze me no matter how far I travel. No matter the language or cultural barriers,hot rod is spoken world wide and I've noticed the how can I help you go faster attitude is true were ever you go. Hella nice Rocket,even if it's not running an Olds under the hood.

[@jrmaphia6552]

Bro, I love this. I wish if i had that type of love and support around me

[@jaegergroupracing]

Another great show Mike keep them coming.

[@BADD400]

Mike you have some great friends with great cars.

[@margeharrison7638]

awesome video! im a ny'er and recognize many of the spots you shot at. you perfectly captured the NY/Queens car scene and lingo! i love it!

[@TheBen1tez]

I bought my 1970 cutlass Supreme as my first car in 06. I really do miss that car...

[@paulfrankelphd]

Gorgeous sound! I loved learning more about NYC.

[@Finne72]

Best episode so far!

[@vettekid3326]

To me it's a disappointment to see an original muscle car with a modern Chevy/ Chrysler/ Ford engine in it. Sure its got a lota horsepower but it no longer has its original character.

[@shredBucketheadshred]

it's a BB chevy not modern

[@vettekid3326]

The ZZ502 is a modern updated version of the classic BB Chevy its just like what was in Hot Rods 57 Chevy when GM rebuilt that car a few years back.

[@shredBucketheadshred]

well yeah but still not really modern

[@vettekid3326]

That's just your opinion. If you grew up with the cars as I did and enjoyed them when they were new you might have a different view. To me it has about as much in common with Olds Cutlass as a funny car does with what the body shell it sports.

[@BoltofTalons]

The way I see it, Chevrolet wouldn't be where it's at today without Oldsmobile, because Oldsmobile was the innovator for their cars.

[@Danman1972]

Love that car! Been a cutlass lover for years. My bro had a 71. I had an 80 with a small V8. Always wanted a 72 (as old as me).

[@angry.8]

Great episode. House of Muscle needs its own channel.

[@steffyhobmann5037]

Amazing, I would have never thought of muscle cars being in New York, let alone doing burnouts. I love it.......and the car too!!

[@jb1995]

Great episode👍I love that car

[@carriefloyd1795]

very great show would love to see more of the northern cars like that keep up good work

[@sauciemcdaniels2662]

Legit AF! Love it Guys. Great episode 💪

[@juiced71]

Love it! It's cool to see something different 👍nice ride!!

[@carpetmogul007]

Dude! Awesome ending! Musto, you my friend are awesome! You summed up owning a classic in one sentence. Hats off to this guy! Opening statement "Welcome to My city". I was waiting for "Get the F outta here!!" Lol.

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

He said that - we had to cut it LOL!

[@ironrhino25]

Man, the lines on that Oldsmobile are amazing, and how cool is it to own a car named after a pirate sword, dont know why but ive always liked the more blocky and what some people considered ugly body styles

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

Because you got style brother

[@timzaccagnino986]

Have a 72 Cutlass in Ridgefield, Ct . its a real headturner and i am convinced its a full time job keeping care of it. People just dont care to keep things nice.However its worth it!!!!!

[@raymondlamartaylor712]

Does no one realize that Mike and his friend Andre were both in Spike TV's Bullrun... The show that introduced Mike and Mr. Angry to the world. Andre was on Team Olds with the same 75 Hurst W-30. I recognized it right away. By the way 71 is the best looking year for the Cutlass ... I have owned a 71 convertible twice. and growing up we had a 75...

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Good memory!

[@judgegixxer]

Oh yeah that's right! Good call.

[@SashaZvyagin]

Mike, you filmed in my favorite places in town!!! Awesome episode!!!!!

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Thanks Sasha!

[@Fbodylobby]

Loved the car and the owner is definitely a car guy. Good episode !!!

[@warrentopping5764]

great story...history...article....& really bad ass car...nicely done!

[@scootermichelli9885]

I love this show. Real people with real cars. Not always the most expensive or glamorous but just pure old fashioned hot rods!

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Exactly

[@nowaydudehuh8145]

The House Of Muscle you planning on more episode on your channel cause KZbin channel has no content on it yet? Just wondering love the show and the awesome 🇺🇸 muscle cars!😎 keep it up!

[@richharr]

Ahh the tanks in greenpoint! Fountain ave in brooklyn! Conduit and van wyck! Hunts point! Miss my queens g-body 80 monte with a muncie.

[@flintstonemediablastinghot4484]

Great show, Andrea's still got his cutlass very cool.

[@KrazedKoala1]

I don't understand why people don't like this show. It is about the story of cars and where they came from. These cars are about how they resemble the owners.

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

We really didn't think it would be that hard for people to get the concept...

[@herbertedgell6578]

i love it. he has the passion true gear heads have.

[@DonXXXPrince]

Amazing love this💖

[@johnblegen1150]

What an awesome ride

[@KyleP133]

I fucking love this show. Keep them coming. Im in my 30's, and as much as i love the 60s muscle cars, I think we should be sure to include the 70s and 80s stuff. THey werent good stock, but these cars you're highlighting arent stock either. I'd love to see some Grand Nationals, nice fox mustangs, some second gen Camaros, etc. Those were my hero cars growing up in the 90s just as much as these 60s cars were.

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Funny you mentioned Grand Nationals and Fox Bodies...

[@suspensegopher365]

EYYY OOOH I'm doin' a burnout in the street over here ... whaddya gonna do about it

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

suspense gopher yesssssssssssss!!!!!! Do it brother!!!!!!!

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

AY OHH!!!! Howarya Mike?? Another great show, but hey, it's not just whazz up in the burrows. Upstate is just the same.... Watching this video put my in my 65' cruizin around Rochester... Steve P.

[@tuno1538]

Absolutely love it! Even with the chevy motor.

[@austindrumm7187]

That’s so clean 🔥😍

[@Orcinus1967]

Beautiful.

[@CJColvin]

Beautiful car man.

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

CJ Colvin thank you sir

[@stevojoycefitnessandlifest8530]

Awesome story!!

[@holycowjustwow]

Great vid

[@josephflowers3003]

I thought it was the realiest car vlog I've seen I grew up the same way in Mississippi with a 76 Camaro and a mullet

[@garylukas3476]

That was awesome

[@JohnmillerPowerlifting]

That car is nice, one of the best on the show so far

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

John Miller thank you sir!

[@aSuspiciousPete]

I still think NY is a hole

[@mattbush3201]

Especially right now

[@savedbyhismercyandlove]

are you from NY?

[@badledgend1172]

You hear Mike talking with people and you DEFINITELY hear the New York accent!

[@Mr8up1]

Love it!!

[@wildcolonialman]

Fabulous fabulous fabulous.

[@MotorFriend]

Holy Hell that thing is a beauty.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Love the 72 Oldsmobile

[@pauls3585]

Great car!

[@ssshane071]

For your upcoming video, I believe Gale Banks has already gone 200 mph in a diesel powered truck.

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Not in the standing mile...

[@ssshane071]

The House Of Muscle, I guess I missed that part. Thank you for your reply.

[@drivebigmuscle8080]

Actually you didn't and your comment was perfect justifiable - it actually wasn't said in the teaser.

[@amv12vantage]

That truck looks way cooler than gale banks, what, s10 right? Not taking away from the achievement but this other truck just looks wicked.

[@ssshane071]

Arthur Wall Not really my thing but feel free to fuck as many as you like.

[@steveweiman4708]

This is loaded with things that would normally make me cringe and ask WTH?! But somehow in that perfect New York way that I will never really understand, the car says it all.... for the owner, the city, the history........ This time everything that is wrong about a car to an inlander is absolutely a perfect package. That's one bad ass wonderful car.........

[@dubyatf3827]

I'm not from New York but my BS meter went off at 1:19 of the video. A 540 BBC in a classic Olds Cutlass. Yeah fine it's his car; do what you want. I'll stop here and watch something else. Ay ohh!

[@marc9283]

Wow, Doug Heffernan changed

[@edwardsferrazza9646]

😂 not sure if that was a compliment but it was funny none the less. Thank you for watching!

[@Baiterade]

I drive a 77 F150, and it starts so many conversations. (Everyone loves trucks in Texas.)

[@zacht9447]

The thunderbird baking the tires reminds me of my dad he had a 67 Thunderbird 429 thunderjet and he tells me stories about doing burnouts all the way down main street in the town he went to highschool

[@carpetmogul007]

Almost forgot....Musto, you have struck gold. Who gives two shits on what jackass people say. For the he last five plus years, you have cornered the "Muscle Market" in the KZbin market. I watch simply because you are the first and ONLY one to bring life to what I grew up with. MTOD out of the picture, I absolutely LOVED the reality from way back in the Drive days. Nothing better than doing what you love! That's why you 86d your stock market days!

[@TheHouseOfMuscle]

Thanks Buddy - sometimes people forget there's a lot more to cars than just numbers.

[@adam-djxtc]

i live in ny and i see cars like this all the time

[@puttingwarheadsonforeheads9872]

We all had this experience. For me it was a 02 mustang Gt with black everything. I made about 350hp to the wheels and had an x pipe exhaust system. No I wasn’t fast but it was fun. A good time was finding a quiet neighborhood or city block and seeing how many car alarms we could set off. God I miss that car but I really wanna make my own. A supercharged coyote with 6 speed in a 00-04 mustang. Sapphire blue or eruption green on ccw chrome wheels. That’s my pick.

[@curtis8552]

I'm a Oldsmobile fan from the heart 💯👍😎

[@KTMsteve]

“Is there a WD 40 in there” is the most common thing an Olds owner hears.

[@albertgaspar627]

it's our version of "that thing got a Hemi?" :)

[@svalenti94]

what a great car...its a shame the owner didn't retain the original rocket 350 :(

[@MisterTwister88]

Steven V Shit happens. I'd rather see a million resto-rods on the street than any car made today

[@TheBrokenLife]

Yeah... It's a shame he didn't want a 17 second car... Olds motors are useless.

[@MrBatman0092]

4-4-2 refers to actual options of an Olds 442: 4 barrel carb, 4 speed manual, Dual (2) exhaust

[@TheBrokenLife]

It actually only meant that for the original model year in 1964... 442 carried many meanings over the years, and in some years (like the year of the car in the video) it meant nothing at all (sort of like having a non-performance ordered Chevy SS car, it was just a trim package)... In the end of the name's life it even meant 4 cylinder, 4 valves, 2 cam shafts.. :( That's one of the reasons why so many car guys don't really know what the term means or what options they had, because Olds wasn't at all consistent with anything except the moniker itself.

[@MrBatman0092]

Ooooh yeah I'd forgotten that. I seem to remember some obscure explanation involving something like 4 speed, 4 seats and 2 doors?? So just maybe I' not making that up!

[@hanyolo120]

Awesome just awsome

[@zach3873]

Ha, good stuff man. Keep it up