Faults:

Faded paint in some areas, and the A/C-heater blower motor was noisy and replaced.

Nothing else that I can remember.

General Comments:

I bought this car as a winter beater driver while I was restoring my Firebird. As life happens as time goes on, restoration projects are put on the back burner. Therefore this car ended up being a daily driver for 3 years.

Being 10 years old when I bought it and living its life in New England, the car was in very good condition in and out. Always started right up in cold temps. Never broke down or had any major or even minor repairs.

A lot of times the 260 V8 is criticized for being underpowered, which it was even in the downsized Cutlass a couple years later, but the reliability makes up for it. That engine was almost impossible to overheat due to the bore being so small.

Inside was acres of comfort. The Brougham level used nice pillow style velour seating. I particularly loved the dash style and layout.

Exterior was solid with surprisingly no rust being a northern car. Especially around the vinyl top and quarter windows, which was very common.

Sold this car to a friend after 3 years and they had it for several years after from what I heard.

I've owned over a dozen vehicles in my lifetime and this is one that always comes to mind. One would think that a $500 car would be junk. In reality this was a steal for a good car.

The Cutlass was America's best seller at the time. These 73-77 "Colonnade" style GM cars have aged well with a timeless design IMO. I wouldn't mind owning one again for fun. But you will never pay $500 for one again as these are starting to become appealing to the collector market. I have seen these listed for sale with asking prices in the $15,000 range.

Faults:

Never had any problem, always kept up maintenance.

General Comments:

The car had black exterior, black velour interior and full vinyl roof. The motor was 455 cubic inch with 3 speed auto transmission. It was faster than a vette of the same year, and much more comfortable. I had a 76 vette, so I know.

It's a very sad day when they stopped making the Cutlass. And even sadder when I made the mistake of trading the Olds off on another car. I have never seen another on with those options.

Faults:

There is nothing wrong with this car so far except for the rust. The roof is rusted out along the edge of the windshield and doors, but other than that, the car runs great.

General Comments:

This has to be the ugliest car I have ever seen. The lines are good, but it is faded green. The rust doesn't help. The car runs a lot better than it looks. It has a 350 Rocket which moves the car pretty well. I feel safe driving it, most cars will stay out of my way. The car handles great, and floats down the road. I was able to take 35 mph turns at 45 to 50 mph without losing control. My wife had trouble keeping me up with me in her car. I like this car, but there is someone at my job that needs it more than I do.

Faults:

Not much, except the typical water pump at around 33,000 miles. If you ever own an Olds 350 you will put on a water pump at some time. Everything was all original when I got the car with 31,963 miles on it. I have mostly just kept the oil changed and routine maintenance.

General Comments:

I have owned about a dozen Oldsmobiles, including four 76 Cutlass Supremes and two 77's. I have driven just about every make of car there is, and this car, hands down, out rides and handles any of them. My first 76 had almost 200k miles on it and didn't use a drop of oil. I have always regretted selling it. Keep the oil changed in an Oldsmobile and you can't kill them.