Value question of my Father In-Law's 71 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

[Lynn]

Sweet car. I think Bill is right on the money. Not only do these drive well, they just don't have many quirks; i.e. things that go wrong. Super easy to work on (change the plugs in about 3 minutes with a long speed handle and a swivel spark plug socket.

On top of that, it is a GREAT body style. My favorite Cutlass body of all time; regardless of whether it be a hard top or a convertible.

Great driver in a great color. Betting it looks even better in person out in the sun.

As for whether it is the born with engine, IMHO, that really doesn't make much difference in a car like this. It isn't going to get judged. It is going to be someone's cruiser. When I drive my 57 around, I don't give a rat's a$$ that the engine is not the original. It is just fun to drive.

Good luck whatever you decide to do with it. If it were in my family, I would have a REALLY hard time getting rid of it. I would keep it until someone offered ridiculous money for it. After all everything is for sale; just not necessarily ON sale.