Vehicle Description
Olds once proclaimed its coveted 442 to be "the keeper of the cool"
and it only takes one glance at this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Convertible to confirm that their assessment was dead on. It's a
super sharp vintage drop-top in great form, still featuring its
original color scheme both inside and out and harboring a strong
running big block underneath its scooped hood. Add to that its
promise of exhilarating open-air motoring and you have a classic
with very few equals.
The Matador red displayed here is the very same shade this '70
started life with and a skillful refreshening over the years has
left it in very strong shape, with a nice consistent shine and
silky smooth texture. Those white accents running over the dual
scoops on the hood and spanning the lengths of the sides aren't
decals - they're painted on and a closer inspection will reveal
just how precise that work was as well. Up front, the prominent
Olds 442 emblem divides the very clean looking grille in half and,
as you take a lap around the car, you'll notice the other exterior
fittings and the trim surrounding the windshield are in equally
good condition - the 442s of this era featured expansive rear
bumpers and the chrome on this one is especially nice as it sits
underneath the deck lid with its aggressive-looking spoiler. For
those occasions when shelter from the elements is called for, the
power white convertible top is in great shape as well - its rear
window was also recently re-beaded on its seam and thoroughly
polished for plenty more miles of trouble-free use.
Inside, the ivory-colored interior is looking very strong, with
front buckets and a rear bench seat that show only the slightest
sign of usage as they sit above the contrasting, clean black
carpeting. The factory console sitting between the buckets really
looks nice and offers some very handy lockable storage space while
sitting at just the perfect height on which to rest an elbow while
driving. Just beyond the original steering wheel sitting on its
tilt column, the dash area is another strong feature, with its
assortment of clear factory gauges and the in-dash vents on each
side standing ready to cool things off via the strong-running
featured factory air conditioning. Its burlwood accents appear to
have been recently applied and really present well. Another factory
feature - a genuine 8-track - sits just below the radio to provide
another era-appropriate touch. The spacious trunk area is nicely
detailed, with its inner fenders well-protected from the elements
and a full-size spare inside.
From the beginning, a sizable portion of the 442's appeal centered
on its robust performance and the 455 cubic inch V8 on board here
is more than up to the challenge of delivering on this continued
promise. This powerplant is running very strong - it was rebuilt a
few years back and the work was definitely done right - and it
sends a nice, deep note out through its Flowmaster mufflers. During
the rebuilding process, it was bored .060 for even more
displacement before being reunited with its original 4-barrel
Rochester carb and it pairs with a 3-speed TH400 that's shifting
nice and smooth. The engine compartment features a very authentic
look right down to the hoses and clamps inside, and its fresh red
inner fenders really set things off nicely. Power steering makes
this classic Olds an easy navigator, while power brakes - with
discs up front, bring its set of 14" stock wheels with their
Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires to prompt, fade-resistant stops.
Below, the undercarriage looks as fresh as can be.
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible is a top tier, strong
running representative of its model and is sure to attract a lot of
attention. Call today!