1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme With 455 V8 Heads to Mecum

Insight summary

• •The 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme features a rebuilt 455 cubic inch Oldsmobile big-block V8 engine with significant performance upgrades.
• •The engine includes TRW flat-top pistons, Mondello Performance camshaft, Edelbrock Torker intake, and a custom ram-air setup.
• •The car uses a Turbo 400 three-speed automatic transmission with a B&M shift kit and a GM 12-bolt rear end with 4.10 Richmond gears.
• •Visually, the car is finished in DuPont U-Tech Dark Garnet Red Pearl with Ice Silver stripes and includes modern interior updates like three-point seat belts and a Pioneer sound system.
• •The Cutlass Supreme model, especially the 1968-1972 second generation, is highly sought after by collectors due to its styling and shared hardware with the 4-4-2 model.
• •Auction data indicates a robust market for related vehicles, with 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 models fetching between $30,000 and over $180,000 depending on condition.
• •This restomod Cutlass Supreme is expected to attract interest as a more affordable muscle car option at Mecum auctions.