455-Powered 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

Description

Following the immense success of the Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Malibu SS, and Oldsmobile 442, General Motors gave all of its A-body muscle car offerings a complete redesign for the 1968 model year. Among them was four and two-door Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, with the latter being shortened to 112 inches. The Supreme now represented the top of the Oldsmobile range, available in Hardtop Sedan, Hardtop Coupe, and Convertible body styles, all powered by a capable “L34” Rocket four-barrel 350 cu-in V8. Cutlass Supreme buyers seeking even more power for the street or the drag strip could also equip a choice of “L75” or “L77” Rocket four-barrel 455 cu-in V8s producing 250 and 270 horsepower respectively. 1972 marked the last year the Cutlass Supreme was available as a convertible until 1990, making them highly collectable as some of the last convertibles from the golden era of muscle cars.

Highlights 

• 455 cu-in “L75” four-barrel Rocket V8 rated at 250 horsepower 

• Three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic transmission 

• Matching-numbers engine and transmission as per the consignor 

  • Block Code: FA – 396021 

  • Head Casting: Code GA – 409100 

  • Carburetor Code: RE 7042251 

• Factory-equipped with power steering, power brakes, Frigidaire air conditioning, AM/FM radio tilt steering wheel, sport mirrors, sport stripes, 14 inch Rally wheels 

• Currently equipped with a Vintage Air air conditioning system 

• Said to be one of 45 examples finished in Sage Green Metallic configured with the above options 

• Finished in Sage Green Metallic (42) with a Black vinyl power-operated convertible top 

• Black (10) vinyl and gray cloth interior upholstery 

• Accompanied by framed original documentation including its window sticker, build sheet, warranty cards, Protect-O-Plate, and more 

• Offered from the final year of A-body Cutlass Supreme Convertible production  

• This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying just over 52,100 miles at the time of listing; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Chrome bumpers, front and rear 

• Quadruple headlights 

• Rear spoiler 

• Dual exhaust outlets 

• Wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel 

• AM/FM/cassette stereo 

• 120 mph speedometer 

• Woodgrain interior trim 

• Locking glove compartment 

• Split bench seats 

• Lap seatbelts 

• Dual padded sunvisors 

Known Imperfections 

• Rust repair is noted on the rear quarter panels

• Rust present on the trunk floor 

• Paint blemishes near the upper passenger-side corner of the trunk lid, on the passenger-side rear quarter panel, and near the front hood corners 

• Paint crazing/cracking on the rocker panels 

• Scratch and paint chip on the hood 

Included 

• Spare wheel and tire 

• Jack 

• Original build sheet  

• Original window sticker 

• Original warranty cards 

• Original owner’s manuals 

• Assorted third-party Oldsmobile assembly manuals and parts catalogs 

Ownership History

This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible was sold new via Bill Heard U.S.A. Oldsmobile in Palo Alto, California to Kenneth D. Krandell stationed at Edwards Airforce Base in Kern, California. Krandell would relocate the car to Kentucky before passing it to his son in 1987. The Oldsmobile subsequently held a third Kentucky-based owner from 1989 until 2004. The consignor reports acquiring the car in 2023.  

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Consignment Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. 

Contact: Hunter Harris Phone: 772.925.9304 email: hharris@hagerty.com

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