Vehicle Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present a very fine example of
this unrestored and original southern California and completely
rust free coveted original California 'black license plate' 1964
Oldsmobile F85 Cutlass 2 Door Convertible 442 clone with it's
original matching # 330ci/290HP 4 barrel V8 engine matched to the
desirable F-85 'Jetaway' automatic transmission (a $316 option in
1964) with reportedly only 61K original miles!Finished in it's
original factory 'Cashmere Beige' (color code R) paint with it's
original factory 'Saddle' (trim 968) color vinyl seats and interior
and obviously always garaged and covered since new! The floor
boards, trunk and all the typical rust-prone areas are solid and
rust-free and the car has no signs of any accidents - obviously a
garaged and cherished southern California driver only.The car looks
extremely impressive with it's original 'Cashmere Beige' color
paint and the original 'Saddle' interior is in exceptional and
virtually completely original condition throughout, apart from some
after market gauges added whilst under the previous ownership! The
complete interior, including the dashboard, the matching headliner,
the carpets and all the seats and door panels are in absolutely
exceptional condition with virtually no signs of wear and tear! All
the chromework is also in exceptional condition and the original
spare wheel with it's jack is in the trunk.The original matching #
330cid V8 engine with still correct factory colors is extremely
strong and powerful and this particular car drives absolutely
magnificently - must be driven to be believed - drives straight as
an arrow with no strange road wobbles, shakes or rattles - a truly
remarkable daily driver that will give any modern day sports car a
run for it's money!The Oldsmobile 442 was born out of the
competition between the Pontiac Division and Oldsmobile. It began
as a response to the Pontiac Tempest GTO which had proved such an
unexpected success in 1964. The package was dubbed the 4-4-2 based
on it's combination of four barrel carburetor, four speed
transmission and dual exhausts. The package also included a
stiffened frame, boxed rear suspension control arms, a heavy duty
clutch and four speed manual transmission, a heavy duty driveshaft,
oversized brakes and heavy duty suspension package with heavy duty
wheels, higher rate coil springs front and rear, heavy duty shock
absorbers, a large front anti-roll bar and an additional rear
anti-roll bar. The 442 became a separate model from 1968-71. It
would rival any other muscle car of it's day and has a large and
enthusiastic club following.This particular car is an original
southern California 1964 F-85 Cutlass Convertible which has been
cloned as a tribute to resemble a 442 Convertible and boasts its
original factory power steering, a power top, it's original 'Olds'
AM radio amp; 8 track cassette player. The car has 'Torque Thrust'
wheels and a 'Flowmaster' dual exhaust. The desirable optional
'Jetaway' automatic transmission shifts smoothly through all the
gears, there are no noticeable oil leaks and the temperature always
remains cool!Owned since new by only southern California owners,
well maintained and cared for and although obviously not a
concourse example, this remains a very rare and highly desirable
unabused and very original example of one of the outstanding
preludes to the classic muscle cars of the 1960's. In summary, this
is one great daily driver example with reportedly and believed to
be only 61K original miles on it's original engine, in turn-key
ready to enjoy condition.