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One-Family-Owned, LS3-Powered 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 6-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on June 4, 2025.

$44,444Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
Cutlass 1973 to 1988
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3K47F92476635
Condition
Excellent (2)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 57 comparable sales, 78% over its top.

Middle half of sales$13,500 to $25,000
Median$20,000
Sales behind it57Likely

From 57 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass Cutlass 1973 to 1988 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $13,500 and $25,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 OLDSMOBILE HURST/OLDS W-30 CUSTOM COUPEBarrett-Jackson, June 26, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 26, 2026$20,000
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2026$10,250
1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30Mecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$31,000
350-Powered 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais CoupeBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2025$9,079
1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30Mecum, July 23, 2025MecumJuly 23, 2025$21,000
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W30Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2025$17,000
1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W30Bring a Trailer, Dec. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 29, 2024$15,500
5.3L Vortec-Powered 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeBring a Trailer, Oct. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 24, 2025$8,300