Oldsmobile Cutlass
The Oldsmobile Cutlass was a series of automobiles produced by General Motors' Oldsmobile division between 1961 and 1999. At its introduction, the Cutlass was Oldsmobile's entry-level model; it began as a unibody compact car, but saw its greatest success as a body-on-frame intermediate. The Cutlass was named after Vought F7U Cutlass, as well as the type of sword, which was common during the Age of Sail.
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
|---|---|
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Oldsmobile (General Motors) |
| Production | 1961–1999 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact (1961–1963) Mid-size (1964–1981, 1997–1999) Personal luxury car (1968–1988) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Oldsmobile Intrigue |
Introduced as the top trim level in Oldsmobile's compact F-85 Series, the Cutlass evolved into a distinct series of its own, spawning numerous variants, including the 4-4-2 muscle car in 1964, premium Cutlass Supreme in 1966, and outright performance Hurst/Olds in 1968, as well as the Vista Cruiser station wagon.
By the 1980s, Oldsmobile was using the Cutlass as a sub-marque, with numerous vehicle lines bearing the name simultaneously. These included the Cutlass Calais compact, the midsize Cutlass Ciera, the Cutlass Cruiser station wagon, and top-of-the-line midsize Cutlass Supreme.