Wow, this one checks the boxes! A real 442 with matching #s 455
motor and a W-30 package was added. Extremely desirable factory
colors and a rare 4-speed. It was body off frame restored and looks
beautiful. I drove it home, it functions just as well.
EXTERIOR: The Lamborghini of muscle cars with its scoops, wing and
bold stripes. This one has paint code 28 A, which is Twilite blue
with a white top. This is an extremely desirable color combination.
Very impressive body and it appears to be all original. The front
fenders are 1970 only, bottom of the doors are clean, the quarter
panels have not been replaced. The hood is correct with a steel
structure and fiberglass scoops. The spacing of the emblems are
correct which indicates original metal. It is laser beam straight.
All the gaps are excellent, the doors shut like new. The factory
metal flake is laid out evenly and the clear coat is polished out
to a smooth and glossy finish. The W-30 stripes are painted on
correctly. It has a rear spoiler. The white vinyl roof looks pretty
new. Overall the chrome and trim is not new but shiny and straight.
The SS-1 wheels are excellent with BFG tires. It has correct T-3
headlights. The weatherstrips were replaced. Glass is original.
INTERIOR: The pearl white looks amazing against the blue paint. The
seats have been reupholstered, door panels have been replaced.
Carpets were replaced, 442 embroidered floor mats. The dash area is
in really good condition. I don't see any cracks, it has the
original AM radio. It also has rally pack gauges and tick tock
tachometer with new instrument bezel. It has an optional sport
wheel. The armrests, headliner and headrests are not new but
good.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It has the VIN number matching 455 motor. It's
been upgraded with the W-30 aluminum intake, ram air and red fender
wells. It runs strong, the 4-speed cars have a hotter cam and
therefore power brakes were not available (not enough vacuum for
the booster). The air cleaner assembly is complete and correct. It
runs cool with upgraded aluminium water pump and radiator. The
bottom of the hood has the "chicken wire ". The metal surfaces are
smooth with very nicely painted finishes. The cowl tag is attached
with correct codes for these colors in and out.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It is complete with a reproduction Firestone
Wide Oval tire that's never been used on a painted rim for a spare.
New correct Oldsmobile mat, reproduction decals and weatherstrip.
Clean original metal that's been spatter painted. I don't see any
seams in the quarter panels, I believe they are original. The jamb
and bottom of the trunk lid are painted glossy. When I look way up
in there I could see the original blue paint which verifys this was
always a Twilight blue car.
UNDERSIDE: The body has been off the frame. The chassis is a smooth
satin black finish. The floors appear to be real solid with a light
covering of black undercoat. The front end was completely rebuilt
and detailed. It was upgraded with gas shocks. It has the Rally
suspension which includes front and rear sway bars and boxed
control arms in back. The rear suspension was given new bushings
and shocks. Looking up at the motor it is spotless. It looks like
the fuel pump, oil filter and starter have been replaced. The
bellhousing and Muncie 4-speed are also exceptionally clean. It has
a Hurst Competition Plus shifter. In back it has an original SH
code 12 bolt rear end with 3.42 posi gears which were only
available in non a/c cars. It has a W-27 aluminum finned cover. The
fuel system was replaced including the tank, straps and sending
unit. The brakes were redone, it has disc in front. Brake lines
were replaced, e-brake assembly is hooked up. The dual exhaust
system is clean, it has the trumpet style tips going out through
the rear bumper.
Don't underestimate how rare and desirable the 4-speed and the
colors are on this car. Why would you want a Chevelle after
checking out this 442?
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
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W-30 package
Ram air
Power steering
Disc brakes
Spoiler
SS1 wheels
Rally gauges
Tic toc tach
Sport wheel
Console
3.42 posi
Rally suspension
