Vehicle Description
1970 was the pinnacle of performance from Oldsmobile. In order to
keep up in the horsepower arms race, General motors dropped the
engine size in 1970, and Oldsmobile responded by making the Olds
455 V8 the standard 442 engine. The revised body style and
increased performance resulted in the 442 being awarded pace car
duties at the Indianapolis 500 race in 1970. This Sherwood Green
442 convertible features the 455ci 4-barrel Ram Air engine mated to
a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission. The original Build Sheet is
included with the car. The rear is handled by a limited-slip 3.42:1
differential and front power disc brakes bring it all to a stop.
The deluxe interior is finished in Parchment with bucket seats,
original GM seatbelts, white power convertible top, remote mirror,
AM/FM radio and a sport steering wheel. It rides on SSI wheels shod
in Goodyear wide oval tires and is equipped with dual exhaust. This
442 is an older restoration.
