1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible, rebuilt 330 V8, no reserve at $4,000
Running V8 A-body convertible with fresh drivetrain work, no reserve, bid at a fraction of driver sales.
1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass Convertible
Ended Why we picked it
This 1965 Cutlass convertible (VIN 338675M321442, which decodes as a V8 Cutlass convertible) has a 330 V8 and a 3-speed automatic, and the seller says both were rebuilt about a year ago. It also has a new black power top, an aluminum radiator, power steering, front bucket seats and an AM radio. The seller has owned it since 2013, and it has a clean Minnesota title. It is offered with no reserve.
The listing is upfront about the flaws: underbody corrosion, turn signals that don't cancel, a dead horn, a torn front seat, worn carpet and older tires. That makes it a driver that needs work, not a finished car. The bid was $4,000 with 10 bids when we checked, and the auction ends October 12. Bids usually climb near the end, but comparable convertibles have been selling for $20,000 and up.
The value check
When we found it, the bid was $7,000. Comparable cars in the same condition have sold for $20,750–$28,000, so the middle of the market is about $24,375. That put this car 71% under.
Driver-grade 1965-66 Cutlass convertibles sold for $20,750 (Hagerty, Sep 2026), $23,250 (Cars & Bids, Aug 2026) and $28,000 (BaT, Dec 2025). The $4,000 no-reserve bid is about 84% under the $24,375 midpoint, though bids usually climb before the close and this car needs underbody work.
- 1966 Cutlass convertible, Hagerty, $20,750 (Sep 2026)
- 1965 Cutlass convertible, Cars & Bids, $23,250 (Aug 2026)
- 1966 Cutlass convertible, BaT, $28,000 (Dec 2025)
What to check
- Underbody corrosion is disclosed: check the floor pans, trunk floor, rear frame rails, body mounts and the convertible-only frame reinforcements
- Look at the lower quarters, door bottoms and the area under the rear seat and top well, where convertible tops leak
- Ask for receipts for the engine and transmission rebuild
- Test the power top motor and hydraulic cylinders and check the top frame for bent bows
- Mileage is TMU; inspect brakes and suspension bushings, which are original-style drums and rubber
Making it drive like new
The A-body is one of the best-supported platforms for upgrades. Start with the underbody repair, then add front disc brakes with a dual master cylinder, a boxed-arm rear suspension with fresh bushings, thicker sway bars and modern shocks. A 200-4R or 700R4 overdrive and EFI on the 330 would make it an easy highway cruiser.
7 builders make a complete chassis for the 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body. Compare them side by side, along with what it takes to stiffen the factory frame.
How it ended
Bidding reached $9,000 but the car didn't sell (ended Oct 12, 2026). Unsold cars often get relisted, so it may turn up again.
What 1964–67 Chevelle, GTO & GM A-body cars sell for
| Condition | Sales | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project | 1 | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Driver | 38 | $10,250 | $41,375 | $68,000 |
| Collector | 10 | $42,900 | $73,650 | $121,000 |
| Pro-build | 3 | $65,805 | $71,000 | $110,000 |
Recent sales
| Car | Condition | Result | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 Pontiac GTO hardtop with a 389 and 4-speed, in one family since 1968, bidding at $10,150 | Driver | $48,150 | Oct 26, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1966 Chevelle SS 4-Speed, 427-powered | Driver | $58,850 | Oct 6, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1967 Chevelle SS 396 Convertible 4-Speed | Collector | $107,000 | Oct 5, 2026 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| 1965 Cutlass convertible, manual | Collector | $42,900 | Sep 25, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1967 GTO, automatic | Driver | $20,900 | Sep 24, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1967 GTO hardtop, original | Driver | $48,400 | Sep 24, 2026 | Mecum |
| 1967 Pontiac GTO | Driver | $43,567 | Sep 22, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
| 1967 GTO hardtop, original | Collector | $62,067 | Sep 17, 2026 | Bring a Trailer |
