If cars could talk, the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible would probably brag about being the ultimate soft-top heartthrob of its time, with 11,571 lucky owners in tow. As the last of the G2 Cutlass convertibles, it bid farewell in style, even moonlighting as the Indy 500 pace car. Under the hood, it offered a V8 engine buffet with options like the 330 cu in and the Rocket 350. And for those who loved speed, the 442 came with a 455 Rocket engine ready to rock the asphalt.
The last year of the G2 Oldsmobile Cutlass is 1972; the convertible was a top seller for Olds and the best selling soft top in the the States that year, with 11,571 units manufactured, but it is also the last Cutlass convertible offered until 1990. A Hurst/Olds convertible is the Indy 500 pace car this year. The entry level engine for the Cutlass line is a 330 cu in (5.7 L) V8, or optionally the Rocket 350 cu in (5.7 L) is the second choice. The 442 is an Olds top performer and would be powered by the 455 Rocket, with 2 versions to choose from. There are three transmissions on the table as well, a 4-speed standard, a 2-speed automatic, or the Turbo 400 3-speed automatic.
350 cu in Rocket engine Automatic
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