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1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$47,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $43,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1968
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972
Version
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972 (base)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
342878M290825
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 50 comparable sales, 11% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,963 to $38,750
Median$28,500
Sales behind it50Likely

From 50 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972 (base) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $21,963 and $38,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass ConvertibleMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$14,500
1968 Oldsmobile CutlassMecum, April 5, 2025MecumApril 5, 2025$19,000
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass ConvertibleMecum, April 4, 2025MecumApril 4, 2025$27,000
1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass ConvertibleMecum, March 21, 2025MecumMarch 21, 2025$39,000
1968 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS SUPREME CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$17,000
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$38,000
1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass CoupeMecum, Oct. 3, 2025MecumOct. 3, 2025$28,000
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass SupremeMecum, May 13, 2025MecumMay 13, 2025$26,000