Vehicle Description
Start with a real-deal 1971 Oldsmobile 442 convertible. Add in a
proper restoration while keeping all the essentials original -
including the numbers-matching 455ci V8. Now you've got the recipe
for the ideal all-around American muscle classic.
They always say save the best for last, and so a 1971 Olds 442 is
absolutely worth collecting. This was the final year the famous 442
was its own separate model, and only about 1,300 convertibles were
made. Code-67 Sienna Metallic is exactly the color you want to have
on a cool classic like this. After all, the earthy brown represents
the 1970s perfectly, and it's a shade that is coming back into
vogue right now. That's especially true on this one because there
was a solid investment in a respray to make sure this
factory-correct color has is a deep finish with plenty of metallic
in it. It's part of a frame-off restoration this convertible
received, and the investments in this one went to the total
package. They wanted this one to look as era-correct as possible,
and so there are the classic Firestone Wide Oval tires on the
iconic Mag-style SS1 wheels (even the spare follows this formula!)
The trim is bright, the badging is correct, and the mirror-like
bumpers fit the contours of the body. And with the light tan
folding roof in place this has all the appeal of a root beer
float.
As much as we like the way this one looks with the top up, with
just the touch of a button, the power roof goes down to reveal an
awesomely correct interior. You paid a premium to get the
Oldsmobile name back in the day, and so there are plenty of luxury
touches throughout. It starts with the optional bucket seat
interior. The saddle brown is a nice complementing color to the
exterior (always nice in a droptop,) and the seats retain their
intricate factory pattern. The wood paneling on the center console
also matches the doors and the dashboard for a nice premium
feeling. This one is really for someone who enjoys the right
original details, like the dual-spoke factory steering wheel and
the AM/FM stereo w/8-track is still on display. You even still have
provisions for factory air conditioning.
A true '71 442 needs a big 455 cubic-inch V8 under the hood, and so
it's great to still have the original numbers-matching motor in the
engine bay. The big block inhales deeply through a correct
Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, and exhales with authority from
the dual exhaust. As a true performance Olds, this received the
right features to be both powerful and comfortable on the streets.
This includes fully-boxed trailing arms and sway bars front & rear.
Plus, you have power steering, front disc brakes, and a stout TH400
three-speed automatic transmission that was recently replaced.
The sale comes with all the right paperwork. It includes title
documentation, owner's manual, reproduction buildsheet, service
manuals, maintenance records, build receipts, and restoration
photos. It all proves how well-done this rare and significant
convertible is. So don't miss your chance, call today!!!