The Fabled 1989 Cutlass International 5-speed

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[MadMike]

I know some of you have asked me for pictures.  So here is the Cutlass International.  It's a true factory 5-speed.  The car is quick, and a lot of fun.  I don't know the breakdown by numbers, but I'd be really interested to find out if any of you know. 

I've been told there were maybe 25 International 5-speeds ever built.  I've only seen one other that was close to mine, on CarDomain.

Some of the options:
2.8 Liter V6 - HO
Original Factory 5-speed Muncie MG2 HM-282 Transmission

Full Digital Gauge Package
Quad Seating with Dual Center Consoles
Fog Lights
Fully Adjustable Power Seats with Air Bladders, Bolsters and Lumbar Support
Steering Wheel Radio and Climate Controls
Automatic Climate Control
Driver Information System Computer
Outside Temperature Readout
Factory Cassette Player (I replaced with a Factory CD Player from a 1994 Cutlass)
Cruise Control
Intermittent Wipers
Power Door Locks
Power Mirrors
Power Windows
Power Antenna
NW0 Option Aluminum Wheels


Anyhow, I'm in the middle of restoring the Cutlass to her former glory.  Here are some pics I took earlier this month.  Enjoy!

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

i like the interior on that car. rear buckets make me jealous.

[94 olds vert]

Very nice!

[Prospeeder]

damn thats an awsome car

[AWeb80]

I've owned a 3.4 Intl 5-speed.  awesome cars.  soooo comfortable....more than my 01 Aurora.

Nice car there!

[HyBalz]

I love the back seats and console. I may have to find another set of Lumina buckets and console to modify for mine.

[Jay]

lot more than 25 made....i've come across 25 in the past year.

[MadMike]

LOL, Jay I would LOVE to visit the junkyard in your town!

I contacted the GM Heritage Center and they told me there were 2,106 Cutlass Supreme International 5-speeds built that year.  Oldsmobile didn't break down the numbers well, but considering Quad4s and V6s, color combinations, interior configuration and power equipment: the estimate would be maybe 25.

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

you didnt state it was your option trim listed as 25 vehicles produced, you said "25 5 speed cutlass internationals." which you now just realized your count was really light, by about 2081?

[MadMike]

Yes, GM Heritage Center made such a liar out of me!  It looks like my original source may not have been so reliable! 

Damn you, CarDomain, for getting my hopes REALLY high!
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/469851/1989-oldsmobile-cutlass-supreme

[Chris]

Yes, GM Heritage Center has some problems... They once told me there was no record of my car, I sent them another email and they gave me some astronomical specs... It really depends on who you get.

[SofaKingWeToddDid]

wait, you mean the internet lied to you?? wtf? everything i ever believed is shattered now.