I daily drove a 68 Cutlass convertible for about 8 years in the 80's . I even had another one that I was going to use for parts. It also towed a 20 foot boat. But mine had buckets and the console, with a white interior. It was a gorgeous interior. Sadly they are long gone now. I was hoping this one would have something similar. It's a nice car, but I prefer the 68's to about 72 style. I also had a 70 Cutlass with console and Rallye steering wheel. That was a nice interior as well. They are nice drivers and dependable as hell, but without that interior they are a bit on the plain side. But since it is a convertible I would say go for it.
Put it on a lift and do a thorough inspection of the frame, use a ball peen hammer and do firm taps front to back, it is a convert and a good frame is very important to vehicle stability and safety. Look closely at the floor boards, badly rusted? Look in the trunk for rust and rot. The car needs a new top, that's gonna be around 3 to 4 grand. Tape up the holes in the top to stop moisture getting into the interior. Is the fuel in the gas tank bad? Are the fuel lines rusted and clogged? If it is badly rotted and rusted, you have to weigh the time and money involved to get the car to where you want it. Tread carefully. Hopefully the engine isn't seized or internally damaged. Build a good check list based on these points.
@RS-yu4lb I have it in the dealer books as 67. Also, disc brakes energy absorbing steering column flush dash knobs. I also have a 67 Buick Special Deluxe that was bought new by my great-grandparents. Radial tires were also available in 67 on Buick's.
You will not make money on buying it, but if you want a unique convertible from the 60;s, and have a ton of time to invest in refurbishing it, go for it. $1000 bucks, or less though.
I won 16 classic cars in my life. I only restored one that taught me a big lesson unless you have a wallet that loves to be emptied. Stay away from this one!!!!
Looks cool, buy it.
I would buy it.
I daily drove a 68 Cutlass convertible for about 8 years in the 80's . I even had another one that I was going to use for parts. It also towed a 20 foot boat. But mine had buckets and the console, with a white interior. It was a gorgeous interior. Sadly they are long gone now. I was hoping this one would have something similar. It's a nice car, but I prefer the 68's to about 72 style. I also had a 70 Cutlass with console and Rallye steering wheel. That was a nice interior as well.
They are nice drivers and dependable as hell, but without that interior they are a bit on the plain side. But since it is a convertible I would say go for it.
Put it on a lift and do a thorough inspection of the frame, use a ball peen hammer and do firm taps front to back, it is a convert and a good frame is very important to vehicle stability and safety. Look closely at the floor boards, badly rusted?
Look in the trunk for rust and rot.
The car needs a new top, that's gonna be around 3 to 4 grand.
Tape up the holes in the top to stop moisture getting into the interior.
Is the fuel in the gas tank bad?
Are the fuel lines rusted and clogged?
If it is badly rotted and rusted, you have to weigh the time and money involved to get the car to where you want it.
Tread carefully. Hopefully the engine isn't seized or internally damaged.
Build a good check list based on these points.
Buy once done worth about 20k retail
Pass.... unless it's free or $500.
Once ur done making it nice on the outside, there's nothing to be made.
Only thing you can do is John Jack it ! 😂
Factory A/C on a convertible is rare.
Yes, it could be a nice 67. I think the front seat was replaced. 67 was the first year for headrests, but they don't look factory.
Thanks for the info!
69 was the first year for factory headrests.
@RS-yu4lb I have it in the dealer books as 67. Also, disc brakes energy absorbing steering column flush dash knobs. I also have a 67 Buick Special Deluxe that was bought new by my great-grandparents. Radial tires were also available in 67 on Buick's.
@RS-yu4lb They were federally required in 69. GM cars, you could have them as an option even in 66. They also had a passenger front reclining seat.
You will not make money on buying it, but if you want a unique convertible from the 60;s, and have a ton of time to invest in refurbishing it, go for it. $1000 bucks, or less though.
Buy it
For 1k sure. 😂
NOPE.
I won 16 classic cars in my life. I only restored one that taught me a big lesson unless you have a wallet that loves to be emptied. Stay away from this one!!!!
No way $10000 or more of work and paint needed
Try 20. 😂
Buy it