Value? My Father-in-laws 1971 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

[njsteve]

It's a sad time for the family as both of my in-laws are going into senior care this week due to memory issues. My father in law, Wayne was a Viet Nam Vet and is also suffering from Agent Orange effects and Parkinsons just to add to the whole dilemma .

He has a 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme Convertible that he has owned for at least 23 years after inheriting it from his late brother. He used to cruise this baby across the state to all the semi-local cruise nights and car shows over the years. My wife went up to NY State this week and took some photos. She also has the file folder on the car so I am waiting for her to bring that back since it may have original paperwork.

The body looks beautiful to me but I have no idea where to look on an Oldsmobile engine block and trans for the VIN to see if its the original 350 in it. Any suggestions would be welcomed at this point.

We are looking for a value estimate since any money from this sale will go for their medical care. What do you guys think? You can reply here or email me at nk15268@ hotmail.com

[njsteve]

underside stuff. Looks like a ton of factory undercoating down there.

[njsteve]

96,000 miles.

[njsteve]

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[njsteve]

My wife just got back from the In-Laws house. Lots of paperwork found. Has the original dealership owner's manual glove box folder with the original Window Sticker in it. Sold new at Tunmore Olds in Buffalo New York by salesman Dick Hudson. The folder has the original owner's name on it: Frank J. Gugliuzza. Found the second owner's NY inspection receipt from 1985 at 39,601 miles. Third owner NY inspection receipt with 57,000 miles from 1995. Third owner's Bill of sale to my Father in law's brother in 2000 (Fourth owner) and then my Father in law (5th owner) getting it in September of 2002 with 59,000 miles. So my Father In-Law put 40,000 miles on it in 23 years.