Expert: Jeff Clark - 2/20/2009

Question
I was told that only 26, 1969 convertible Cutlass "S" 's were made,Is this true?

Answer
The only info I can find that verifies that number is that 26, 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertibles were built with the "W-31 350" package.  Here's the link:

http://www.yearone.com/updatedsinglepages/Id_info/cutlass/cutlassprodnums.asp

This was an expensive performance package that was the factory equivalent of a "blueprinted" car, a package one would expect to find in a 4-4-2, but for some odd reason was offered across the entire Olds 2-door line-up in 1969, even the bare-bones F85 2-door sedan.  I can't find any other figures for Cutlass S convertible production, but I'm sure Oldsmobile built far more than just 26 regular convertibles in the Cutlass S trim level for that year.