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1970 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS W31

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 23, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$33,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $30,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972
Version
442 W-30
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
336870M308098
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 53 comparable sales, 73% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$52,000 to $102,000
Median$68,442
Sales behind it53Likely

From 53 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass 442 W-30 (442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $52,000 and $102,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Mecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$130,000
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Mecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$67,000
1970 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30Barrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$67,000
29-Years-Owned 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$82,000
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Mecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$65,000
1970 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30Barrett-Jackson, April 18, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 18, 2026$172,000
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe W-30Bring a Trailer, March 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 6, 2026$44,500
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30Mecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$115,000