Hi:

Im new to this site and i hope i dont violate any code or custom while im doing this post.

As of thanksgiving i own a 1991 Oldsmobile and i have been excited and psyched since then. My cousin has given me the car on the condition of me paying only whatever interests it owe (probably less than $400). The car has recently recieved a motor, transmission, alternator and starter change and it only has a problem with an electrical component in the transmission which doesnt sends the signal to make it change beyond 2nd gear. Or at least so tells me my cousin. Im in Puerto Rico so i doubt any of you can help me recomending a mechaninc or electromechanic. But what im not sure about yet is what model it is. I have only seen it twice (i dont have it with me yet) and im not sure if it is a Cutlass Ciera, or a Cutlass Supreme.

I have been trying to pay attention to the cars that pass by me and i have not seen any like it. So im about to think it is a rare model for Puerto Rico. The 2 door car is red (althoigh it was painted recently i believe they kept the original color) it has no labels at all since they apparently were removed when painted. (the job was great). What makes the car unique to me is that the doors handles are on the door's side pointed vertically, the other interesting thin is the rear glass is curved towards the sides of the car all the way to the posts that hold the ceiling next to the door.

I believe it to be a Cutlass Supreme (from the description i found on w-body.com) but i would like to know if there is an easy way to distinguis the cutlass supreme form the cutlass ciera (if there is any difference). Remember the year is 1991 (the car's license says ciera/supreme so that didnt help)

Hugo

Welcome to The Oldsmobile Connection

As for your problem in finding out the model of the car, you'd have to post some pictures of the car so we can tell what it is.

I seem to remember something about GM cars being badged differently in different countries. A "Chevy Cutlass" comes to mind... anyone remember that?

Since your door handles point up and down its a Cutlass Supreme.

I think the best way to tell for sure, is to look on www.cardomain.com. Look up cutlass cierras, and take a look at the pictures from the same year. Then look at cutlass supremes, of the same year. This will tell you definately what your car is.

But, from the description, I think 85cierraholiday is right, you likely have a Supreme. Nice car too!

You could possably do a quick vin number check and it should show the model. Don't know if you still can on Carfax. Just a suggestion.

I am new on this web site, and I am looking for some parts for my Cutlass Supreme Brougham 1980. My car is in really good conditions and need some parts that I haven't been able to find them here in PR. I am looking for the wheels trim all (4), the analog clock on the dash and the interior carpet.