383-Powered 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

“Oldsmobile: Always a step ahead.” The 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S was a stylish and popular mid-size car that represented the final year of GM’s second-generation A-body platform. Positioned between the base Cutlass and the performance-oriented Cutlass Supreme, the Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe offered a blend of sporty design and everyday practicality. It featured a sleek notchback roofline, minimal chrome trim, and a distinctive split grille that gave it a more aggressive look than its siblings.

Under the hood, the Cutlass S came standard with a 350-cubic-inch Rocket V8, producing 180 horsepower, with optional upgrades including a 455 V8. Transmission choices included a three-speed manual, four-speed manual, or GM’s Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic.

With strong sales and a reputation for reliability, the 1972 Cutlass S helped solidify Oldsmobile’s place in the muscle car era. This Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe is finished in Ebony Black with the factory Rocket 350 V8 punched out to 383 cu-in, paired with the factory four-speed manual transmission — and is showing just 26,203 miles that are claimed to be original based on known ownership history.

Highlights

• Final year second-generation Cutlass S

• Three owners from new and showing 26,203 miles

• Reportedly matching numbers: chassis, engine, transmission, and differential

• Finished in Ebony Black (19) with a Black bucket seat vinyl interior

• 350 cu-in Rocket V8 bored to 383 cu-in with four-barrel carburetor and headers

• Factory four-speed manual transmission

• Positraction differential

• Factory AM Radio with windshield embedded antenna

• The chassis number (3J57M2M220156) decodes as:

  • 3 – Division: Oldsmobile

  • J – Series: Cutlass S

  • 57 – Body Style: Two-door Hardtop Coupe

  • M – Engine Code: 350 cu-in V8, four-barrel carburetor (Rocket V8)

  • 2 – Model Year: 1972

  • M – Assembly Plant: Lansing, Michigan

  • 220156 – Production Sequence Number

Features

• 15-inch American Racing Rallye-style wheels

• BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires

• Factory Rallye wheels and tires included

• Edelbrock air filter and valve covers

• Factory AM radio

• Air conditioning

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Bucket seats with center console

• Sport mirrors

• Dual exhaust

Known Imperfections

• The (reportedly original) paint has blemishes commensurate with age

Included

• Factory Rallye wheels and tires

• Original air cleaner housing

Ownership History

The consignor states, “Original owner was a family friend’s uncle who custom ordered the car. Our friend acquired the car in 2016. Updated the engine, brakes, wheels, and tires and stored the car, only adding 800 miles. I’m the third owner.”

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: Craig Zimmerman Phone: 586.707.5811 email: cszimmerman@hagerty.com