91 Cutlass Supreme Round 2

[KarenL2888]

Back in 1993 I bought myself a 2 yr old Cutlass Supreme traded in at the dealership where I happened to work. Took her off the showroom floor the day she arrived and kept her 9 or ten glorious years. After some economic issues I reluctantly put a sign in the window (very small and out of sight) that read "For Sale". With a tear in my eye I walked away toward the door at work. Behind me was a guy hell bent on buying her. Within minutes she was gone. I saw her around town and wistfully thought I really really needed her home with me. But the third owner loved her. Sigh.

Last week a friend was unloading a Sebring JX and I went to look at it. 15 yrs young and not perfect but I really needed a ragtop fix. So I told her we could talk.

Then on a whim late last night I was cruising on Craigslist (something I rarely do) just checking the Vert market and there she was! My 91 Sebring Silver Cutlass Supreme 'Vert with maroon leather. She has more than twice the miles I left her with, topping 107,000 now, but even the peeling silver metallic and broken trunk spring wont stop me from bringing her home on Monday. Owner #1, 2 years, GM employee. Owner #2 me, 41,000 miles. Owner #3 current owner 107,000 miles. Owner #4 as of monday, ME! She needs some TLC but she is coming home!

Number of Sebring Silver 91's with red leather and white roof, THREE. Number dear to my heart, only one. Welcome home little girl! Welcome home.

[94 olds vert]

That is a great story. To have your original car back is very cool. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your car.

[KarenL2888]

Back when I owned her the first time.

 

Edited July 24, 2012 by KarenL2888

[94 olds vert]

Oh wow that's cool. I do really like that color.

[KarenL2888]

Thanks! I fell in love immediately. I guess thats obvious. Nice to meet you all. Karen

[95cutlass]

That is very cool, sad you had to let her go the first time but Im glad you got your car back. I can't wait to see some more pics and your progress with your car!

[KarenL2888]

Edited July 31, 2012 by KarenL2888

[KarenL2888]

so...in summary...paint, trunk spring, mode button for steering wheel, who reupholsters ONE seat?, sun visors broken, two small rust spots. All in all....quite fixable.

[95cutlass]

That is a shame that your vehicle got in the condion it is currently in, but will look really nice with a little tlc!

[94 olds vert]

Definitely has potential!

[88red4cyl]

Very cool story! Car still looks pretty good for being 20+ years old! Did the guy remember you when you bought it? Welcome to the forum Karen!

[Crazy K]

very nice story. Hope you can make it nice. Myself I have a 91 vert that is black on black with formerly red leather interior, but she has been broken forever and a decade...

 

shop for used visors from a later model cutlass supreme that are made of plastic. hell, I should have a pair. i also have s set of trunk springs....

[White93z34]

Wow, I was looking at that exact car on Craigslist the other week. Pretty cool that you got it back! Welcome to the Forum!

[Night Fury]

Welcome to the site! Touching story! I think we all have a car or two we wish we could have back...

[KarenL2888]

The beauty of the story is the ex sold it and now he is the ex and the car is a keeper! LOL. I will take those sun visors off your hands if you want. Otherwise I think I will break out the sewing machine and recover and repair. I need the stupid little MODE button off the steering wheel. And yes, the guy I bought it from said he had no idea I wanted it back. I said ...of course not! You would have listed it for more $$ ! LOL.

I drove her to dinner last night. Sure cant beat an old GM V6 for rumble. She isnt perfect, but she can be. Thanks all for the welcomes! Karen