When it comes to rare muscle cars, this numbers matching 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme V code checks all the boxes. Only 77 Cutlass Supreme Hardtops came with the special V code and 10 are known to still exist today. Our '72 is on the V Code registry and has been verified and well documented. (We are happy to send over links). These are very special cars, as no 455ci/manual transmission Supremes were built in 1970 or 1971, just TH400 automatic cars. Our '72 came factory with the 455ci, wide ratio M20 4 speed with a fine spline input shaft, 10 bolt posi trac with 3.23 gears, front disc brakes, power steering, factory air conditioning, and super stock wheels. (currently has super stock 3 wheels). The front suspension has had the H-O Specialties KNUCKLE SANDWICH treatment; Larger Brake Rotors and Spindles. Includes Special variable rate spring package ordered and selected for this car for better handling as well as stance. The original color was Flame Orange but was changed to silver along the way. The exterior is in good condition and shows well with no major issues or areas of concern. The black vinyl top is in good condition with no issues. The interior is black, A51, bucket seats that are in good condition and shows well. The underbody is in just as good of condition as the rest of the vehicle and is in good condition. This Cutlass has always been stored in a temperature-controlled environment and has been routinely maintained. This is a rare, turnkey muscle car that will make the perfect addition to your collection. Additional photos and video are available upon request. **ADDED Rear ANTI SWAY BAR Boxed Control Arms POLY BUSHINGS Precision Balanced Driveshaft 12 Bolt Posi Trac w/3.31 Ratio Numbers matching block is included BUT car currently has a replacement HI Performance 455 Engine with W 30 Grind Melling Camshaf Whats a V Code? In 1972, Oldsmobile used the 5th digit of the VIN to designate the engine used in the vehicle. In big block Cutlass applications, there were 3 codes, U for big block automatics, V for big block 4 speeds, and X for W-30s. The following documents what made V codes different from other big blocks. Note that much of what is documented here also applies to W-30 4 speeds, but their VIN code ds not designate what transmission was used. Lets start with the obvious. All V code cars came with the L-75/M-20 4 speed combination. They also came with a 3.23 rear end (3.42 or 3.73 ratios were available only on W-30s). Positraction was optional. The engine was basically the same as those found in W-30 automatics and was rated at 270 HP, 20 HP more than automatics. The camshaft was the same as the W-30 automatics, and the Ga heads featured the larger 2.072 intake valves. There was also an oil deflector attached to the rear main bearing. The PCV valve was mounted to a fitting in the front of the intake manifold, not on the valve cover. Both valve covers (notched in the rear on all 455 Cutlasses) had air breathers that went to the air cleaner, like W-30s with OAI. The air cleaner also has a larger inlet snorkel. The engine code decal on the oil filler tube is either UD or UE (w/ HD clutch). W-30s are either UL or UN (w/ HD clutch). The Quadrajet carb had an anti-dieseling solenoid. The transmission is a Muncie wide ratio M-20 with a fine spline input shaft. Really clean trannys should have a 1 inch high WD stenciled on the side. The last 8 digits of the VIN should be stamped on the transmission where the housings split apart. These cars originally had a complete backdrive linkage that went to the frame and then up to the steering column. This forced the transmission to be in reverse before the key could be removed from the ignition. This linkage was frequently removed and replaced with an aftermarket Hurst linkage. There was also a switch on the clutch pedal that would not allow the car to start unless the clutch pedal was depressed. The driveshaft tunne
