John70
5/28/2010 1:08 PM
I am looking for a 1970 SX Hardtop, preferably in gold or copper color with bucket seats and console.
I lost out to another buyer on the one listed in the For Sale forum 4-10-2010 in Kenosha, WI.
I bought one new 40 years ago this month, but had to sell it in 1971 when assigned overseas in the Air Force.
Now, I am looking for a similar one.
I regularly search the web, but have not found one yet.
Thank you,
John
johpas@charter.net
SX455 Chat
10/1/2010 12:21 AM
There is a gold one for sale on ebay right now.
John70
10/17/2010 11:22 AM
Bob,
I must have been too late to see it on e-bay, but I did find one at the following link:
http://www.collectorcarsforsale.com/320596069432-oldsmobile-cutlass-sx-1970-oldsmobile-cutlass-455sx/detailse.html
Looks like it needs some work, but could be a good restoration candidate.
Thanks,
John
tdivelbliss
10/27/2010 9:58 AM
That is a *nice* looking original car at a really good price from what I can see! That's the kind of car you enjoy as is and tweak it over time. The fact that it's an original California car is a huge plus from a body/underside perspective. If you can reconcile yourself to having a bench/column shift car (no sin there), I would seriously consider taking a look at it if I were you.
Terry
John70
10/31/2010 12:23 PM
Terry,
Thank you for the input and suggestion. It is very much like the one I had back in 70-71. I will check it out further.
John
John70
11/8/2010 8:56 PM
Unfortunately, this was the car I was too late for on eBay that Bob had mentioned in the original post.
Somebody got a nice restorable and drivable SX for about $5200.
I like the new Cars for Sale feature on the site and will check it regularly.
John
kleonard
11/19/2010 1:38 PM
John, have you checked the "For Sale" section of this message board? Not the new For Sale section Bob added, but the existing For Sale section of this Message Board. Terry recently posted an ad from a guy named Chad in Oklahoma. His car appears to be similar to what you're looking for and certainly looks like a reasonable price. Also, he has a number of parts that can be negotiated into the deal if you like. Good luck to you.
tdivelbliss
11/22/2010 11:27 PM
If you do talk to Chad about his bamboo/gold SX, I bought a really nice '72 Chevy pickup from him sight unseen several years ago and met him in person at Nationals last year. I'd have no qualms about buying from him again.
Terry
John70
12/8/2010 7:43 PM
Terry and Kevin,
Thanks for continuing to watch for a 70 SX and suggesting the one Chad has in OK. I am also looking at a nice 70 SX in KY that did not meet reserve on eBay.
John
John70
6/5/2011 12:18 PM
I just located a nice 70 SX hardtop in Galleon Gold in Olathe, KS that I am looking at. This comes very close to what I am looking for.
John
tdivelbliss
6/27/2011 3:43 PM
The car in Olathe looks really nice at that price - just saw pics on classicoldsmobile.com. Needs new springs, but otherwise looks great. What's your status on buying an SX?
John70
4/22/2012 8:44 PM
Terry,
No, not yet. I have looked at several, but have not reached a deal yet.
Thanks,
John