This 1966 Oldsmobile 442 was delivered new to Lowes Oldsmobile,
Inc. of Elkin, North Carolina, and remained with its first owner
until 2005. It is finished in Burgundy Mist over a red vinyl
interior and is powered by a 400ci V8 paired with a close-ratio
four-speed manual transmission and a 3.90:1 limited-slip
differential. Equipment includes a Tri-Power induction setup with
three two-barrel carburetors, a push-button AM radio, a Hurst
shifter, a dual exhaust system, and 14? Hurst chrome wheels.
This 442 is offered with its dealer car shipping order, its
Protect-O-Plate, its voided original title, an owner operating
manual. The body is finished in Burgundy Mist (N) and features
chrome bumpers, chrome drip rail and window moldings, Soft-Ray
tinted glass, and tri-color 442 badges. The reverse lights are said
to illuminate when the running lights are turned on.
14? Hurst chrome wheels are wrapped in 215/75 Coker Classic redline
tires, and the included shipping order shows that the car was
factory-equipped with heavy-duty manual steering. Braking is
handled by four-wheel drums, and the car rides on coil springs at
all four corners.
The interior features low-back bucket seats upholstered in red
vinyl, matching door panels, red carpets, and a maroon dash pad.
Equipment includes a Hurst shifter, a center console, a push-button
AM radio, glove box and luggage compartment lamps, and embroidered
floor mats.
The red two-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a
fuel-level gauge, and generator, oil pressure, and temperature
warning lights. A manifold vacuum gauge is mounted to the center
console. The five-digit odometer shows 45k miles,
The 400ci V8 was fitted with triple two-barrel carburetors during
previous ownership. All fluids have been recently changed.The
engine stamping reads V109039, which matches the number noted on
the included Protect-O-Plate. Power is sent to the rear wheels
through a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission and a 3.90:1
limited-slip differential.
The cowl-mounted trim tag decodes as follows:
01C - Third week of January build date
66 - 1966 model
33817 - Oldsmobile Cutlass two-door Holiday Coupe
LAN13436 - Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant, sequence number
985 - Red interior trim
N-N - Burgundy Mist upper and lower paint
5V - 442 Option
A copy of the car shipping order lists factory options and
equipment and shows a price of $3,337 when new.
For more information about this rare find, please call our sales
team today at 248-714-2110 or email us at
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