Vehicle Description
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 convertible was everything you could want.
It's big block power wrapped in premium package, and it only gets
better when it has been cared for so well as this fully restored
example. This is also quite a rare piece of 60's muscle as only
3,080 442 convertibles were produced in 1967, and around a third of
those had a four-speed.
The Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible was already a great-looking car,
and the 442 package added a touch of aggression to its
straight-laced style. In fact, this one does it exactly right by
adding the chrome Troq Thrust wheels and seriously shiny red
paintwork so that everyone know this is classic to keep their eyes
on. But beyond the flash appearance is some real substance. For
starters, that paint you love so much is the car's factory-correct
Spanish Red. The rich luster you can see today is part of a full
frame-off restoration performed within the last five years. That's
why the body panels have such an excellent fit, all the proper
tri-color 442 badges are in place, and all the chrome is so bright
and pristine.
Open the door, and you'll instantly remember what premium looked
like in the late 60s. The parchment vinyl interior is pristine,
which is nice because it's tough to retain the correct intricate
stitching on the door panels and the bucket seats. This one has
black carpets so you don't have to worry about taking off your
shoes before getting inside. The dashboard is one of those great
exercises in driver dominance. The big chrome panel houses
everything including the heat/defrost controls, power folding top
switch, and original style AM radio - all with enough space to give
them each their own zip code. The driver gets a grippy three-spoke
steering wheel that's both wafer-thin and sturdy as steel. Beyond
that are big, round gauges filling the instrument panel. But it's
the center console you'll love the most. That's where the special
Hurst shifter and the factory tach are housed. There's even a full
set of auxiliary gauges to remind you how special the motor is and
a modern AM/FM CD player neatly tucked away inside the
glovebox.
Under the hood is exactly what you want to see. This 442 has a
monster period correct 455. The engine bay is impressive with its
chrome air cleaner and valve covers that compete for shine against
the correct golden block. On top of that is an Edelbrock intake and
four-barrel carburetor. The power makes a great rumble as it exits
out of the dual exhaust . But real 442 fans know part of the
original legend includes a the four-speed manual, and so this one
has that. As usual with an Oldsmobile, no matter how much power
it's putting down, it still has all-day usability. This comes from
features such as power steering, front disc brakes, and modern
Kumho tires.
This cool Olds is an award-ready convertible that has been so well
restored and maintained, you'll swear that the original owner's
manual is not the only survivor. Beautiful to look at and a joy to
drive, this fast convertible offers a very appealing package. Call
today!!!