1969 Vista Cruiser (original paint) – Trophy Blue. The original woodgrain that was on the car was in perfect condition, but I didn’t like the look so I used a heat gun and peeled it off carefully. The paint underneath the woodgrain was perfect and beautiful (original too). Light blue interior (original/mint).
350 4bbl 10.25 compression | Bore and Stroke = 4.057 x 3.385
(stock/orig. not rebuilt 310 hp. 390 lbs.ft of torque)
Mileage just turned 81,000
Original quadrajet (performance tuned) | K&N 14×4 open air filter
headers (Hedman) | 2-1/2 in. duals | H-Pipe | Flowmaster mufflers
turbo 400 (original) | 12 bolt 3.91 posi (now is back to it’s original 3.08 posi)
ac., ps., pdb., 3 seat 8 passenger, am radio, heavy duty rear springs, light group
She now has Redlines on SS1 rims – Looks awesome!
You should see the look on those Mustang GT drivers faces.
Thanks to the original owner for taking care of this fine piece of auto history!
Also, thanks to the new FOX TV show That 70s Show for using a 69 Vista Cruiser on their show!
My Vista now resides in the Lone Star State…TEXAS!
Vista Cruiser Production Numbers (per model number)
The Vista Cruiser from 64 to 67 had many models to choose from.
120 inch wheelbase
1964
model (F-85) 3055 = 2 seater/1,305 made.
model (F-85) 3065 = 3 seater/2,089 made.
model (Cutlass) 3255 = 2 seater/3,320 made.
model (Cutlass) 3265 = 3 seater/7,286 made
1965
model (Cutlass) 3455 = 2 seater/2,110 made.
model (Cutlass) 3465 = 3 seater/3,335 made.
model (Custom) 3855 = 2 seater/9,355 made.
model (Custom) 3865 = 3 seater/17,205 made.
1966
model (Cutlass) 3455 = 2 seater/1,660 made.
model (Cutlass) 3465 = 3 seater/1,869 made.
model (Custom) 3855 = 2 seater/8,910 made.
model (Custom) 3865 = 3 seater/14,167 made.
1967
model (no woodgrain) 3465 = 3 seater/2,748 made.
model (Custom) 3855 = 2 seater/9,513 made.
model (Custom) 3865 = 3 seater/15,293 made.
From 68 on there were just 2 model Vistas (The old Custom option was the standard Vista now).
121 inch wheelbase
1968
model 4855 = 2 seater/13,375 made.
model 4865 = 3 seater/22,768 made.
1969
model 4855 = 2 seater/11,879 made.
model 4865 = 3 seater/21,508 made.
1970
model 4855 = 2 seater/10,758 made.
model 4865 = 3 seater/23,336 made.
1971
model 4856 = 2 seater/9,317 made.
model 4866 = 3 seater/20,566 made.
1972
model 4856 = 2 seater/10,573 made.
model 4866 = 3 seater/21,340 made.
That was the last year of the true ‘Vista Cruiser’. Olds did make the Vista in coming years, but the roof glass was gone and in its place was a sunroof over the driver and front passenger… just not the same.
