1972 Cutlass S Model
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It would be a shame to make the car non-original so I would recommend a re-build instead. However there are Olds crate engines http://www.precisionengine.com/rebuilt-engines/oldsmobile- crate-engines/-
I hope that your car is in beautiful condition. Otherwise, a rebuild will not help your situation. And , the interior should look spotless as well. Post a picture of your car. Condition on a used classic is the key to everything, it's not worth saving otherwise.
Nonsense Mark. Of course it is worth saving. A rebuilt engine will allow Murphy to drive the car while restoring it. People lose interest in restorations when they can't drive it.
Hopefully, it looks as good as the car in this Web link below. I remember this car well, my parents had one and I used it on many occasions. See this link below, http://oppositelock.kinja.com/1972-cutlass-supreme-the-oppo- review-1497677023
It is my dream car and I will miss it but It is time to move on and I want a family type classic car.
I have restored the car totally inside is in mint condition. I just hooked up with the wrong guy to rebuild my motor and I think the best thing for me to do is take it out and put a crate motor in and rebuild it on a later date. The picture of the car black is when I got it 5 years ago. The white car is what it looks like today.Its hard to find a mechanic that works on old cars where I'm from. Its like I have been paying people to practice working on my car, they need to be paying me.
It is hard to find a good machine shop and mechanic that do proper rebuilds these days. I would look for a shop that builds hot rod and racing engines and have a talk with them. Checking your local car clubs might get you some good references. By all means hold onto the stock engine! Good luck Murphy!
Thanks man no doubt I will hold on to the original
Murphy368- I saw the picture of your white Cutlass and it looks very nice, I'm sure that the interior is also nice. Regarding your dilllema finding a good mechanic is unfortunate, you'd probably be better off finding someone in a larger city? I imagine that you live in a smaller community or small town? I would not put in a race engine, it would make the car less saleable in the future for a "normal " buyer.
Full_of_Regrets- I understand, sometimes it is time to move on, what kind of "classic family car " were you thinking? How long have you owned the Jaguar? . It's a true classic for sure. I imagine that it's cost you a lot to insure and maintain properly over the course of years, but, depending on how long you've owned it, I can that it's quite valuable. It will take a special buyer for your car, but, they're out there. I don't collect cars, but, I appreciate what you have. Cheers.
Full_of_Regrets- one more thing, it takes a special person who has a lot of patience and time to collect cars. Cars normally are not good investments, they depreciate and it takes a lot of effort to maintain and keep them mint over an extended period of time. Most people just can't do it. Even if you were able to say purchase a modern collectible, you wouldn't live long enough to see a return on your investment.
Classic cars like Jags appreciate a lot. I have owned it for 20 years and it is frankly now too valuable to drive. A big 4 seat American convertible from the 60's or early 70's would be great. You apparently are not aware of values in the collector car market these days. Take a look around on Hemming's some time!
