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1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Hardtop

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Oct. 2, 2025.

$9,900Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $8,900, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972
Version
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972 (base)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
342571M145798
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 50 comparable sales, 168% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$23,813 to $39,000
Median$29,000
Sales behind it50Likely

From 50 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $23,813 and $39,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASSBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$11,000
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeMecum, May 14, 2026MecumMay 14, 2026$35,000
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 12, 2026$31,250
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ConvertibleMecum, April 10, 2026MecumApril 10, 2026$42,000
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Feb. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 16, 2026$28,000
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$28,000
1971 Oldsmobile CutlassMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$34,000
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ConvertibleMecum, March 22, 2025MecumMarch 22, 2025$29,000