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1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser Wagon

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 18, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$28,600Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $26,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1971
Make and model
Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and Custom Cruiser
Generation
Vista Cruiser and Custom Cruiser (1964 to 1992)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
348661M155485
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

Above the middle half of 14 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,863 to $24,000
Median$12,500
Sales behind it14Likely

From 14 sales of the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser and Custom Cruiser (1964 to 1992) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,863 and $24,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser WagonMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$30,000
23-Years-Owned 1972 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, Dec. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 26, 2025$14,000
1970 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, Sept. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 26, 2025$13,500
1970 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, May 1, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 1, 2025$37,556
1972 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, April 21, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2025$22,500
400-Powered 1969 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2025$6,650
1969 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserBring a Trailer, Jan. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 31, 2025$24,500
1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser WagonBring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2025$11,500