The 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham was the car that made downsizing look downright glamorous! Kicking off its fourth generation in 1978, this upscale Cutlass Calais proved that big style could come in a smaller package. Not to be outdone, the high-performance Hurst/Olds notchback version was the muscle car fan’s dream, boasting a 5.7 L Rocket V8 and a Dual Gate shifter. Check out these images, courtesy of Gateway Classic Cars, and admire this sleek slice of automotive history!
The Cutlass Supreme was downsized for the fourth generation, beginning in the 1978 model year, as an upscale Cutlass Calias. There is also a high performance Hurst/Olds notchback Supreme available for 1979 which is powered by the 5.7 L (350 cu in) Rocket V8 with the Dual Gate shifter for the Turbo Hydra-matic transmission.
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