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1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass

The Oldsmobile Cutlass was once the company's top intermediate vehicle, but by 1972 it was the introductory model. Two body styles were available, including a sedan and a coupe. Standard equipment included front and rear armrests, full carpeting, fiberglass hood insulation, special molding package, Deluxe steering wheel, and rear armrest ashtrays. The interior was either cloth or vinyl.

Pricing for the coupe began at $2,975 while the Town Sedan sold for $3,065.

The Cutlass 'S' model was available as a Holiday Hardtop or a Spots Coupe. The Holiday Hardtop was more popular, with 78,461 examples produced while just 4,141 were Sports Coupes. Standard equipment included chrome hood louvers, Deluxe bench seats, and special foam seat cushions.

The Cutlass Supreme was the company's top intermediate vehicle. Body styles included a 2- and 4-door Holiday Hardtop, and a convertible. This was the final year for the Cutlass convertible. Standard equipment included all the features found in the Cutlass and Cutlass 'S', plus a higher output 350 cubic-inch engine, a special die-cast grille, wood-grain dash treatment, and Strato bucket seats. The two-door Holiday Hardtop sold for $3,260 with 105,087 examples produced. Just 11,571 examples of the convertible were produced.

The final Cutlass model in the line-up was the Cutlass Cruiser station wagon. 7,979 examples were produced.


By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2014

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Price Comparison

1972 Cutlass
$3,500-$37,935
1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Price Range: $2,975 - $3,500

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Other 1972 Oldsmobile Models
$3,025 - $3,090

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Specification Comparison by Year

Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
190,070
59.00 in., 112.00 in., 116.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 400.00 CID., 325.00hp
$2,630 - $3,075
169,798
112.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 310.00hp
$2,685 - $3,155
154,308
112.00 in., 116.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 325.00hp
$2,800 - $3,335
81,312
112.00 in., 116.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 310.00hp
$3,336 - $3,500
140,828
112.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 145.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 260.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 310.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 340.00hp
$2,900 - $3,450
298,881
112.00 in., 116.00 in.
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 160.00hp
8 cyl., 350.00 CID., 180.00hp
8 cyl., 455.00 CID., 210.00hp
$2,975 - $3,500

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