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1968 Cutlass S Convertible---restored---buckets---factory Air----new Everything! on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:168000
Location:

Troy, Virginia, United States

Troy, Virginia, United States

 

I bought this Cutlass S in 2008 to restore, because it was a convertible with factory air, bucket seats and a console-mounted floor shifter.  The fact that it came with power windows and had front disc brakes already installed sealed the deal for me.  This car has all the features to be a stylish, comfortable long-distance cruiser.  Since completion, I have taken it on two long distance tours, so it can be driven anywhere reliably.  Those friends that have driven the car comment that it is well-sorted. The convertible top mechanism has never given me a moment's trouble.  The car starts first time, every time, even if it has set for two weeks.  Tires on the car are P225-70 R-14 BF Goodrich Radial T/As with about 70% of tread left.  Clear car title is in hand;  non-smoking household.


I do most of my own automobile restoration work so I know it's done right.  Am a member of both the Oldsmobile Club of America and the AACA and treasure originality.  I strive to restore each car as close to factory correct as possible.  I hire seasoned professionals to rebuild the engines and transmissions.  Have all the receipts for parts I purchased, and for the service and restoration work I couldn't do myself.  Also included are the previous owner's receipts for service work performed as early as 1982.  I have been trained over the years to do everything to restore a classic car except body and paint work.  That is all that is left to do on this car.  There is no body damage to fix, but there is some rust at the bottom of each rear quarter panel.  At some point in its lifetime, this car was heavily treated with Ziebart rust proof spray inside the body in over thirty different areas, including the underbody.  The car was repainted before I purchased it but the paint is tired.  It certainly could be left and enjoyed "as is" or repainted--allowing you to pick whichever color you like best.  I am sure this Cutlass will be a great  buy for any enthusiast that wants a car they can enjoy right now.


Here's The Details:


Saffron Yellow      169,000 miles     One of only 906 convertibles in ’68 with factory A/C


Factory R-12 Air Conditioning

Bucket Seats with Console

Front disc brakes
Rebuilt engine with rebuilt carburetor

Rebuilt transmission (3 speed update)
New correct and complete Legendary Interiors Ltd. interior including door panels  (#204G-Metalic Parchment)

Power Windows

Sport Steering Wheel

Pioneer Stereo AM/FM with CD

Kick panel mounted stereo speakers 

New Power antenna

New carpeting

New "QuietRide" floor insulation kit under the carpeting
New convertible top with glass window and clip-on top cover

New convertible top seals all around

New door gaskets and seals
New dual exhaust system w/ trumpets
New tinted windshield
New gas tank and sending unit
New front and rear chrome bumpers
New battery and cables
Passenger side mirror added for safety (mine!)
New modern-type, auto-dimming rear-view mirror with compass, temperature & map lights
New battery and cables,
New hood insulation

New wheel trim rings
All receipts for parts and work I couldn't do myself
Factory service manual, Assembly manual and owner's manuals come with the car

Yes, I DO have way "more" invested in this Cutlass than I am asking.  I have driven and enjoyed this car for two years now after completing the restoration and it is time to finish some of the other cars I own.  Please e-mail me a request for any other pictures you would like to see of the car.

Frank O'Donnell (GDI Restorations)

Troy, VA
540-819-5235

odonnel28@aol.com

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