Vehicle Description
As the end of an era, the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 is a legendary muscle
car for the right enthusiast. After all, Olds fans will recognize
the significance of having a survivor-grade final-year Cutlass drop
top that has the original Rocket 455 V8 and correct rare color.
Code-65 Flame Orange is this car's original color. What you see now
is the same paint Lancing applied 45 years ago, and with only minor
touch-ups, it looks exceptionally well preserved today. This should
make Olds/GM fans excited because they know this color was a
one-year offering. And speaking of 1972, this was the final year
for this generation of the Cutlass, and the final time the factory
would offer a convertible version. This is particularly important
because its iconic design is arguably the best-looking Olds ever
with the rear fender "kick up" in the fender and form-hugging
bumpers. You can see from the included window sticker that this
received the 442 treatment from the factory, and today this
survivor still carries all the right touches. It includes the
correct badging, side stripes, and fiberglass hood with forced air
induction, twist down pins, and dual hood stripes. The final piece
to uniting the aggression of the 442 package with the elegance of
the Olds are the color-matched Rally II wheels.
With the touch of a button, the dark black electric folding top
reveals a matching muscle car-friendly black interior. It's a very
stylish appearance that matches the exterior striping package, and
that's why it came from the factory with this combo. These might
have been classified as the intermediate size, but back then that
meant offering plenty of room in the rear seat to carry family and
friends. But regardless of how many people are in the car, you'll
always be in individual comfort thanks to bucket seats up front and
a center console. Other luxury items like the burled walnut dash
appliqu�s and the triple-pod stainless steel gauge faces were all
standard up-market Cutlass Supreme fare. There's even provisions
for air conditioning. And we know you'll love showing people how
the 8-track player is still working. It's this kind of level of
preservation that is seen in every detail, right down to the
original spare tire in the trunk.
Under the hood is one of the best features. It's the original,
numbers-matching 455 cubic-inch V8. This fantastically preserved
package means you get all the right details - from the factory
decals, to the bright blue block, to the correct air grabber that's
fed by the monster scoops in the hood. It inhales deeply through a
four-barrel carburetor and exhales with authority out of the
rumbling dual exhaust. And because Olds was used to offering the
large horsepower and torque that the Rocket 455 produced, the
original TH400 three-speed automatic transmission can handle it
with ease. But more than just a big power machine, this 442 Cutlass
Supreme still serves its dual luxury and performance nature well.
After all, features like the power steering, thick sway bars front
& rear, and front disc brakes are the perfect recipe for an all-day
cruise on your favorite roads.
Oldsmobile only produced 11,571 Cutlass convertibles in 1972, and
the number that received factory 442 treatment is reportedly less
than a tenth of that. So an exceptionally rare survivor like this
needs all the right paperwork. That's why you get the original
window sticker, factory build sheet, owner's manual, and
maintenance receipts. Yes, this is that perfect classic that's
vintage, luxurious, rare, and sporty - rolled into one drop top
package. And it can all be yours if you're quick enough to grab it.
Call now!