This is a 1971 Olds Cutlass. I’ve owned it since 2005. It has been a local car since being sold in May of 1971 from Herb Gordon Olds in the Montgomery County Auto Sales Park in Silver Spring. From what I can find out, the original owner lived in the Layhill, a part of Mont. County. I believe I’m the 3rd-4th owner. I can’t get much information on the car due to (what I’ve been told) there was a fire in Olds records dept and the mircofish film was destroyed. This goes for all Olds 1977 and older.
I bought it in Mt. Airy from someone who raced this car at 75-80 race track in Monrovia in the early 2000”s, I was told it turned the low 12”s at that time. As we all do, I put a few dollars into to it, to bring it up to what it looks like today, and garage kept.
It has paid dividends to have had a GREAT mechanic to take care of its needs over the years. The color is Nordic Blue, blue interior, small block 350, looks good and runs great. I take the car to several area shows throughout the year.
Tim Fogarty
Would you like to earn a tax deduction? Or would you simply want a good reason for getting a new car? Now you can have both. Donate your car to the Montgomery County Students Automotive Trades Foundation (ATF). Your donation will help over 400 high school students in Montgomery County learn how to evaluate, repair, and refurbish used cars. The students run a “Mini Dealership” where people can purchase the refurbished cars.
Here is the link: http://cars2donate.org/.
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March 13th is celebrated as Coconut Torte Day and Open An Umbrella Indoors Day.
Welcome to day 13 of March, we are slowly approaching the middle of the month! Today marks the 73rd day of 2024.
March 13 in the past has proven to be a great day for discoveries in space but the day is jam packed with so many other interesting events including areas such as war, crime and law!
Did you know that on this day in 1781, Uranus was first observed by astronomer William Herschel? At the time Herschel was actually searching for double stars.
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Cruisers have you ever considering Joining the AACA? I have been a member for years and it is a super resource for anything relating to your collector car, there are to many benefits to list and there are many events that you will enjoy. Example this past Saturday April 16th I attended their destination tour called the “Cobweb Tour” last January I joined their “Heater Tour” which started in Mt Airy and the destination was the Hershey Museum. If you are interested in joining the AACA contact German Paraud gparaud@gmail.com.
The price of the AACA membership is $45.00 extremely reasonable and when you visit the AACA Museum in Hershey your admission is free to all members of the AACA
How much does it cost to visit the AACA Museum? Admission is $12.50 for Adults, $11.50 for Seniors age 61 & older, $9.50 for children 4-12 years, FREE for ages 3 & under
The preservation and enjoyment of the automotive history of vintage cars, trucks, buses and motorcycles through touring, car shows, chapter meetings, workshops, social events, and great friendships.
THIS IS WHAT YOU CAN USE TO IDENTIFY THE CONDITION OF YOUR CAR
1) EXCELLENT: Restored to current maximum professional standards of quality in every area, or perfect original with components operating and appearing as new. A 95-plus point show car that is not driven. In national show judging, a vehicle in number 1 condition is likely to win top honors in its class. In a sense, it has ceased to be an automobile and has become an object of art. It is transported to shows in an enclosed trailer, and, when not being shown, is stored in a climate-controlled facility. It is not driven. There are few number 1 vehicles.
2) FINE: Well-restored, or a combination of superior restoration and excellent original. Also, an extremely well-maintained original showing minimal wear. Except for the closest inspection, a number 2 vehicle may appear as a number 1. The number 2 vehicle will take the top award in many judged shows, except when competing against a number 1 example in its own class. It may also be driven 800-1,000 miles each year to shows, on tours or simply for pleasure.
3) VERY GOOD: Completely operable original or “older restoration” showing wear. Also, a good amateur restoration, all presentable and serviceable inside and out. Plus, combinations of well-done restoration and good operable components; or a partially restored car with all parts necessary to complete it and/or valuable new old stock (NOS) parts. This is a “20 footer.” That is, from 20 feet away it may appear perfect. But as we approach it, we begin to notice that the paint may be getting thin in spots from frequent washing and polishing. Looking inside, we might detect wear on the driver’s seat, foot pedals and carpeting. The chrome trim, while still quite presentable, may have lost its sharp, mirror-like reflective quality it had when new. All systems and equipment on the car are in good operating order. In general, most of the vehicles seen at car shows are in number 3 condition.
4) GOOD: A drivable vehicle needing no, or only minor work to be functional. Also, a deteriorated restoration or a poor amateur restoration. All components may need restoration to be “excellent,” but the vehicle is mostly usable “as is.” This is a driver. It may be in the process of restoration or its owner may have big plans, but even from 20 feet away, there is no doubt that it needs a lot of help.
5) RESTORABLE: Needs complete restoration of body, chassis and interior. May or may not be running, but isn’t weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful only for parts. This car needs everything. It may not be operable, but it is essentially all there and has only minor surface rust, if any rust at all. While presenting a real challenge to the restorer, it won’t have him doing a lot of chasing for missing parts.
6) PARTS CAR: May or may not be running, but is weathered, wrecked and/or stripped to the point of being useful primarily for parts. This is an incomplete or greatly deteriorated, perhaps rusty vehicle that has value only as a parts donor for other restoration projects.