NZ Classic Car

Cutting a dash

When it comes to big ole American coupés the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme ticks the size box. Owner Eddie Hawke points out some of the bigger elements of his Oldsmobile.

“I’m always amazed at the size of the piece of glass in the door when I open it,” he says. “The door itself is 1.5m long. I thought it was large, so I measured it,” he laughs.

It does give the Cutlass quite a wingspan but it has a practical purpose as, being a two-door, it’s the only way to get people into the generous back seat. Just because the owner chose a coupé doesn’t mean access for backseat passengers should suffer.

Sinking into the plush driver’s seat gives the driver a

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