1972 Oldsmobile Cutlasssupreme Silver

ing to the included letter dated 1980 from mobile Historian en rley, only 77 1972 mobile lass hardtop coupes were equipped with the V-code L75 455 engine and M20 four-speed transmission, like this example. The seller, who is representing the vehicle on consignment, states, “Our ’72 is in the V Code gistry and has been verified and well documented. These are very special cars, as no 455/manual transmission lass s were built in 1970 or 1971, just 400 automatic cars.” 

Per the provided Car Shipping er, this ’72 was factory fitted with the 455-cu.in. engine, wide-ratio M20 four-speed, air conditioning, AM/FM radio, console, front floormats, variable-ratio power steering, r I wheels, vinyl top, Soft tinted windows, and side moldings.

wever, an included magazine article states that the engine, transmission, and rear axle have since been exchanged for higher performance versions, the suspension was modified for better handling, and front disc brakes and different wheels and tires were installed. The seller adds, “This car has no rust, damage, or areas of concern. It’s turnkey.”

• The seller believes the odometer reading is accurate.
• J in the VIN second position denotes the lass , as does 57 in the third and fourth positions.
• V in the VIN fifth position identifies the 270-hp, 455-cu.in. OHV V8 with the four-speed manual.
• Currently installed is a replacement high-compression 455 with rebuilt big-valve heads, per the article.
• High-compression pistons are on refurbished stock rods that are held in place with ARP bolts.
• The selling dealer says this engine is fitted with a W-30 grind ling camshaft.
• The dual-snorkel air-cleaner, Quadrajet carb, and cast-iron intake and exhaust manifolds are present.
• The dual exhaust is equipped with Flow mufflers.
• A bbMC mini-starter was installed.
• The stock transmission was replaced with a B&M-modified four-speed, per the article.
• A Chevrolet 12-bolt Positraction rear axle with 3.31:1 gears was swapped in.
• No prior body damage has been reported, and the car is said to have retained its original body panels.
• Silver exterior paint has replaced the factory-applied code-65 Flame finish.
• The code-B black vinyl top was redyed.
• ide the code-970 black vinyl interior are bucket seats.
• The AM/FM radio is still present, but the console was removed.
• A four-spoke Custom-Sport steering wheel was swapped in, as were aftermarket gauges.
• Suspension upgrades include H-O Specialties coil springs, and K B gas shocks.
• Polyurethane bushings, a rear anti-roll bar, and boxed control arms were added.
• A set of 1970 F-body spindles and manual disc brakes were installed up front.
• 14-inch r I wheels were replaced with 15-inch r II wheels painted black.
• They ride on Mickey radial tires.

• The bare 455 block with the partial VIN that matches the body VIN goes with the car.
• Original dealer paperwork is included.
• The June 2 lass coupes are rare.
• This one is said to include the original bare engine block in its sale.
• The engine, transmission, and rear axle have been swapped, per the included magazine article.
• Non-power-assisted front disc brakes were added.
• Suspension upgrades enhance handling.
• The exterior color was changed from the factory orange to silver.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on the proper document in the consignor’s name for the transfer of ownership. This V-code 1972 mobile lass is a rare and documented car that has been modified for improved performance.