No pic of the build sheet but the seller "claims" it's a factory 5 spd, in a 1977 Cutlass. I call BS, but I've been wrong before. Can any one verify a FACTORY 5 Speed in any GM car, in 1977? The hand full of 77 Trans AMs I have seen over the years with standard trans have all been 4 speed. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1977...iewItem&pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item5d2915d271
Says a GM exec 'special-ordered' it, so I suppose it's possible. Question is, what other GM vehicle in '77 used that transmission? I'm thinking maybe a Chevy Monza? Couldn't you get one with a small V8 and a 5-speed?
I can't remember the year but a friend had a 70's V8 305 Monza and it was a 4 speed. Seller claims build sheet, why is'nt it in the pics?? Would'nt a pic of the build sheet be the main thing to show cosidering it a 77 factory 5 speed?
I'll bet it was a 267 v-8 with a 5 speed we has (on the lot) a cutlass salon 4 dr slant back with 5 speed! Ugly car but fun to drive.
Even weirder is the question a buyer asks .. " What a UNIQUE Machine. I have an OFF-THE-WALL question..., I have a 1978 Chevrolet Malibu Classic Estate Wagon that is a Factory 4Spd. It's documented I am the second owner. I'm trying to find a website to find out production figures... are you able to help me? " Id like to see that wagon
OK - I found the proof. You could indeed order the 260 V8 / 5-speed manual combination.... Went to this website: http://www.lov2xlr8.no/olds.html Clicked on the link for the first "77 Oldsmobile" brochure listed (the Cutlass brochure) took me to this page: http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/olds/olds77/olds77.html Click on the thumbnail that's in the 3rd row, 5th from the right (the 4-4-2 page) took me to this: http://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/olds/olds77/bilder/11.jpg Here's the full page: The 'powertrains' page indicates that the 260 / 5-speed was an option - not excluded from any Cutlass. Apparently the 5-speed was only available with the 260 V8.
Actually the first ad isnt entirely right. Originally in 1964 the 4-4-2 was only a optional package when you bought the new F85 or Cutlass new off the lot. The actual 4-4-2 didnt become its own model until 1968. Unlike the rtue 4-4-2 id still prefer the 400CID motor with the 4 BBL carb pushed along by the 4 speed manual transmission. The 4-4-2 in the ad, as they dubbed it, was a far cry from what Dr Olds built in the models heyday. Dr Olds hasnt been seen since about 1972. I hear hes a Bingo caller today in Toledo, Ohio LOL
Then it wasnt a California car. That would have violated emmisions laws in 1977 here. The 260 was a horrid motor anyways.
Unusual car - I like that 1st is at the bottom left, not the top left as most are today... Makes that 1st to 2nd shift a bit tougher at the lights...
That guy's been trying to sell that thing on ebay for well over a year. Apparently he is planning on retiring off of the selling amount.
Not unlike an older Ford 3spd on the floor. The Bronco has one, first gear bottom left. My truck is a 4spd w/ granny gear, so under normal driving circumstances you start out in 2nd, which effectively makes it a 3sp, with the "first" gear being bottom left. The Ranchito has a Fairlane 4spd. It's funny when I drive it I have to remember that first gear is UP and to the left. I am also intrigued by the fact that it's a 260 V8. I didn't know GM had one. Doesn't surprise me that they weren't that great (hard to find a smoged up factory power plant from that time that was) I know the Ford 260 was a spanky little motor. I love mine.
