The Standard Catalog of American cars says the following for 1971: Cutlass S: "The Cutlass 'S' series had two coupe models with a six-cylinder or V8 engine. Standard equipment included: front and rear armrests, cigarette lighter, carpeting, dome light, chrome molding package, radio antenna in windshield, seat belts with shoulder harnesses and Deluxe steering wheel. Standard tire size was F78-14. Upholstery was cloth or vinyl."
Cutlass Supreme: "The top Oldsmobile intermediate was the Cutlass Supreme. Three body styles were available including a convertible, in its next to last year as a Cutlass offering. Standard equipment included :armrests, cigarette lighter, V8 engine, carpeting, woodgrain dash, interior light package, moldings, seatbelts with shoulder harnesses, Deluxe steering wheel and chorme hubcaps. Standard tire size was F78-14. Upholstery was vinyl or cloth."
An easier way to verify would be to use the VIN number. Here is a break down for 1971:
First symbol: 3 (Oldsmobile) Second through 5th symbols indicate body/style number: 3536-Cutlass 6 cyl 4dr wagon 3569 Cutlass 6 cyl 4 dr Town Sedan 3187 Cutlass 6 cyl 2dr Holiday Coupe 3636-Cutlass 8 cyl 4dr wagon 3669-Cutlass 8 cyl 4dt Town Sedan 3287-Cutlass 8 cyl Holiday Coupe 3587-Cutlass S 6 cyl Holiday hardtop 3577-Cutlass S 6 cyl 2dr Sports Coupe 3687-Cutlass S 8 cyl 2dr Holiday hardtop 3677-Cutlass S 8 cyl 2dr Sports Coupe 4267-Cutlass Supreme 2dr Convertible 4239-Cutlass Supreme 4dr Holiday Sedan 4257-Cutlass Supreme 2dr Holiday Coupe
Symbol 6 indicated model year (1- 1971)
Symbol 7 indicated the plant where the car was made:
E- Linden, N.J G- Framingham, M.A M- Lansing, M.I Z- Freemont, C.A X- Fairfax (Kansas City), Kansas R- Arlington, Texas Remaining symbols are the plants production number starting with 100001.
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