1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Holiday Coupe

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong.

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering nearly 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy.

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The 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Holiday Coupe represented the final year of the first-generation A-body design before GM’s Colonnade styling debuted in 1973. As one of the most popular intermediate cars of its time, the Cutlass blended muscle car heritage with emerging luxury trends. The Hardtop Coupe featured sleek “Coke bottle” styling, a long 116-inch wheelbase, and a wide array of trim levels, including the base Cutlass, Cutlass S, and upscale Cutlass Supreme.

Under the hood, buyers could choose from several Rocket V8 engines, including the 350-cubic-inch V8 producing up to 180 horsepower, or the optional 455-cubic-inch V8 with 210 horsepower. Transmission options included a 3-speed manual or Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic. The Supreme model added luxury touches like premium cloth or vinyl seats, woodgrain trim, and optional air conditioning and power accessories.

With nearly 300,000 Cutlass units produced in 1972, including over 105,000 Supreme Holiday Coupes, the model solidified Oldsmobile’s reputation for style, comfort, and performance. As their brochure stated, “Oldsmobile: Always a step ahead.”

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Uplevel Supreme model 

• Finished in Covert Beige (50) with Covert Gold (984) interior 

• 350 cu-in Rocket V8 rated at 180 hp 

• Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission 

• Gold vinyl roof 

• The chassis number (3J57K2M185159) decodes as: 

  • 3 – Make: Oldsmobile 

  • J – Cutlass Supreme 

  • 57 – Body Style: Two-door Supreme 

  • K – Engine Code: 350 cubic inch Rocket V8, 4-barrel carburetor 

  • 2 – Model Year: 1972 

  • M – Assembly Plant: Lansing, Michigan 

  • 185159 – Production Sequence Number 

Features 

• 14-inch five-spoke wheels wearing 225/70R14 Cooper Cobra tires 

• Air conditioning 

• Uplevel Orleans brocade and Prima cloth interior 

• Energy-absorbing steering column and Deluxe steering wheel 

• Flo-Thru ventilation system  

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• AM/FM radio 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• Paint chips on hood 

• Worn interior panels 

• Cracked steering wheel 

Ownership History This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney Phone: 623.308.2640 email: mlowney@hagerty.com 

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is.  

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.