Vehicle Description
Only 32 W30 convertibles were equipped with 4-speed transmissions
in 1971. There were 110 total produced; however, only 78 were
automatics. This car does not have its original matching-numbers
block, but has a date-code-correct 455ci 8-cylinder engine with all
the correct W30 components intact, including H cylinder heads,
aluminum intake manifold, carburetor, distributor and an open-faced
alternator. It has red inner fender wells, WO-coded Muncie M22 Rock
Crusher 4-speed manual transmission and TO-coded 3.73 posi-traction
differential. This car was painted with its original color, Saturn
Gold with black stripes. This 442 received an extensive frame-off
restoration. The entire drivetrain was rebuilt, the body was lifted
and placed on a rotisserie, the frame was blasted and painted, and
the front end was rebuilt by using all Moog parts. The springs were
purchased from a GM restoration dealer along with all the necessary
bolts, hardware and new shocks. It has a new gas tank, fuel lines,
brake lines and brake components. The car is optioned with SS1
wheels wrapped in wide oval Coker tires with raised white
lettering, sport steering wheel, Rally Pack gages, restored deluxe
seatbelts, 4-speed console and power steering. The interior was
restored with all-new seat covers, door panels, rear panels and
carpet. The dash was disassembled and restored to like-new
condition. The new windshield, all door glass and quarter glass are
all correct date-coded. All wiring harnesses were replaced, and the
front bumper and rear NOS bumper were show-plated. It has Gardner
exhaust system with chrome tips. This Olds has been garage-kept and
covered since the completion of its restoration in 2012 and has
since won First Place awards in 2012, 2013, 2014, and in 2017, when
it scored 990 at the Oldsmobile Nationals in Albuquerque. Included
with the vehicle is the Broadcast Sheet for documentation.
