Cars have a way of making a deep impression on your life. When you see a particular car out on the road, your mind is flooded with recollections. Whether it was your very first car, the car you drove on your first date, or the car you hauled your friends around in, cars hold a special place in our memories. For me, that car is an Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.
When my brother was in college at North Texas State University (now called University of North Texas), he had his very own Cutlass Supreme. It was a 1972 model and boy, I thought that car was sexy. The Oldsmobile Cutlass was both sporty and luxurious, with features such as AM/FM stereo, 8-Track tape player, and large speakers that really made an impression. I later bought my own in 1976 and enjoyed it every second, until I had an accident that totaled the car.
Needless to say, this piece is one of my favorites.
A Game-Changer for Oldsmobile
Until 1976, Chevrolet had the lead in automobile sales. However, the designers at Oldsmobile were not going to let them have the lead for too much longer. With new style enhancements, such as grille upgrades and rectangular quad headlamps, Oldsmobile was targeting an audience that wanted something stylish and different. With these modifications to not only the Supreme, but to the other Cutlass models, Oldsmobile shot into the lead with almost 900,000 automobiles produced that year. (source)
About the Piece
This John Perkins original was created with marker and gouache on paper. His attention to detail and accuracy make this piece a must-have for your collection. Add this piece to your gallery here.
About the Artist
Growing up in Lansing Michigan, John Perkins had family members who worked at Oldsmobile. This helped quickly develop his love of cars. At the age of 5, he began drawing cars and later went on to design automobiles for GM.
