Vintage Cars: 1970 cutlass s rallye 350, olds cutlass, minor rust
QuestionMy wife and I just purchased a matching numbers 1970 rallye 350 from the origional owner! This car has been sitting under a shed since parked in 1986. It has very minor rust which is amazing considering this is Louisiana! My question is, was the car worth the $2,300 we paid for it. I understand that less than 2,500 were made.
AnswerOooooooooh, yeah. Consider yourself one very lucky individual. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Olds Cutlass Rallye 350 was also known as the W45 Package. NADA, which is always on the high side, lists a 1970 W45 in "average retail" condition at $9500-$10500, which is what your car sounds like. In other words, a "20-footer." With a little work, you could easily double that value. Regardless, no one can deny this simple fact: you STOLE that puppy! Personally, I've always loved the Rallye 350, especially the monotone paint scheme with matching bumpers. Tell me: is it Rallye Yellow? If it is, I'm one jealous guy, and please enjoy one of the best muscle cars ever made!