Vehicle Description
1970 was a strong year for the Oldsmobile 442. The muscle car wars
still raged on for the time being and Olds put a high priority on
packing their coveted cruiser with lots of power, going so far as
to make the outsized 455 cubic inch V8 its standard powerplant
offering. This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Tribute has been
well-equipped to mirror the "performance-plus" version of the
model, carrying period correct big block power under its hood that
pairs with its strong classic looks.
This classic Olds makes a very strong impression, putting it in
pretty select company as far as curb appeal is concerned. Clad in
Twilight Blue metallic and properly ornamented with broad white
stripes running down the length of its scooped hood and the lower
portion of its sides, this is one very sharp looking muscle car.
The paint presents very well, with a nicely applied, even basecoat
combining with a very strong clearcoat to produce an impressive
result. Up front, the grille sits precisely aligned between the
pair of dual headlights over a table straight, clean bumper, while
in back the prominent "442" badging really pops against its blue
background. For those times when the skies darken, there's a
well-fitted power white convertible top on hand for protection
that's also looking sharp and features a clear plastic rear window.
Fresh weatherstripping surrounds the doors and deck lid to keep the
elements out, and every emblem sits securely in place. This is a
very well-detailed classic.
The interior has been refurbished in parchment white and retains
the factory look this Olds had when it left the factory more than
45 years ago. Owing to their light usage, both the wide-backed
buckets up front and the bench seat in back remain very well
padded, with their covers showing no real signs of wear. The white
of the seating presents a nice contrast against the black center
console and fresh black carpeting running underneath the seating.
The shift lever sits within easy reach, beckoning you to climb in
and put this vintage muscle car through its paces. Just beyond the
stock Oldsmobile steering wheel, the dash area looks great, with
wood inserts that appear to have been recently applied and a set of
gauges in the instrument cluster that sit behind crystal clear
lenses. Each of the gauges, as well as the functions controlled by
the switches and knobs directly below, is fully functional. The
trunk area in back is nice and tidy, with an unstained liner on its
floor and fresh rubber seal sitting against the deck lid.
The "442" model designation of this Oldsmobile refers to its
combination carb, manual transmission and dual exhaust, and it's
well represented here, with a 4-barrel Quadrajet sitting on top of
a 455 cubic inch V8 that's been bored out .030 and equipped with a
proper aluminum W-30 intake manifold to match its inspiration. The
engine has logged so few miles that it's just coming into its own
and sounds great as it sings through its stainless Magnaflow dual
exhaust. The 4-speed Muncie manual transmission sitting just behind
it is known for its power-handling capabilities, so it's right at
home in this setting. Power steering makes navigation a breeze,
while 4-wheel power brakes that feature discs up front, provide
plenty of stopping power as this great looking GM classic cruises
on its 15" Oldsmobile wheels outfitted with BF Goodrich T/A
radials.
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Tribute is in top form and would be a
fitting centerpiece of any classic car collection. Call today!