1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe

Description

The 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme introduced a new “Colonnade” body style as part of GM’s A-body redesign. It featured fresh styling including a larger windshield, reshaped frameless side windows, new taillight designs, and reinforced roof pillars. The front end saw a shift from quad headlamps to a single, larger unit on each side, and the car’s profile was more sculpted than the previous year. The Cutlass Supreme was positioned as a more luxurious offering, with upscale trim, plush interiors, and a smoother ride. It came standard with a 350ci Rocket V8 engine.

This 1973 Cutlass Supreme reportedly wears its factory Emerald Green paint, black vinyl roof cover, and black vinyl interior with bucket seats. The carpet has been replaced, and upgrades include an MSD distributor, Edelbrock AVS 1906 carburetor, and a retro-style stereo with Bluetooth connectivity linked to aftermarket speakers.

This Oldsmobile is now offered with original 1973 purchase paperwork, factory manuals, a spare set of wheels, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller's name.

Factory Equipment

• Black Moroccan vinyl interior with debossed seat backs

• Turbo Hydra-Matic three-speed automatic transmission

• Bucket front seats

• Faux woodgrain trim on dashboard and doors

• Air conditioning

• The chassis number (3J57K3M516956) decodes as:

  • 3 – Oldsmobile

  • J – Cutlass Supreme

  • 57 – 2-door hardtop coupe

  • K – 350 cu-in V8 4BBL

  • 3 – 1973 model year

  • M – Lansing (Michigan) assembly plant

  • 516956 – Sequential production number

Modifications

• MSD distributor

• Edelbrock AVS 1906 carburetor

• Carpet replaced

• Custom Autosound retro stereo with Bluetooth, USB MP3/WMA, AUX, and aftermarket speakers

• Chrome-finished 15” Cragar five-spoke wheels

• Landspider CityTraxx G/P 225/70 tires that show 2023 date codes

Servicing

• July 2017: A/C compressor replaced

Documentation

• Original September 1973 purchase paperwork from Dewey Griffin Oldsmobile-Cadillac-GMC in Bellingham, Washington (shown in photo gallery)

Known Imperfections

• Paint shows some fading and chips

• Landau top is faded and has rust/missing vinyl above the windshield and bubbling on right rear

• Pitting on the front bumper and headlight bezels

• Wear on the climate control plate

• Discolored carpet on the left door

Ownership History

The seller purchased this 1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in February 2024. The seller, who believes he is the fourth owner of the car, states: "The Department of Licensing in Washington state shows Ernest Parker bought the car from the original owner in August 2016. The third owner was Michael Lanning from Sedro Woolley, Washington, who purchased it from Ernest Parker in 2019. The car’s paint is original and faded but presentable; I would say it’s a 10-footer."

Included Items

• Spare tire

• Jack and lug wrench

• Factory owner’s manual, warranty, maintenance schedule, and consumer and emissions information

• Set of non-factory 15x7 color-coordinated wheels with Olds center caps