08/30/2026
Assisted by our trusty maintenance man, Jim Weber, we've put together another timeline for 2026. It features one of his passions--CARS! Join us each month for another "120 years of cars" post.
Here is the next in our series—the 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S.
General Motors manufactured the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme between 1966 and 1997. It was originally offered as the premium option of the Cutlass range. During the 1970s, it became the most popular Oldsmobile ever because of the affordable price and attractive styling. It was also the highest selling model in its class. GM made 186,647 Cutlass Supreme Coupes in 1976 alone.
The 1976 Cutlass Supreme offered powerful engine options which made driving fun. Plush interiors in velour or vinyl, woodgrain trim, and comfortable seating, along with signature grille, and chrome accents gave an opulent vibe. Technological advancements like power windows and tilt steering wheel were new and luxurious touches. Also new were the rectangular headlamps, which had only become legal in the United States a year before the release of the 1976 model, revised tail lights, and a new location for the license plate and fuel filler (above the bumper). The car came in a number of colors, with popular choices including Firethorn Red, Classic White, and Antique Green. The two-door coupe model was particularly iconic, often with the landau vinyl top for an extra lavish touch.
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1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass S ad (cropped), courtesy of Classic Cars Today Online, from June 13, 2012
