Vehicle Description
One of 240 L-69 Tri-power convertibles!This beauty is nearly a
museum piece! Just an absolute stunning 442 Tri-power convertible
with a 4-speed trans, finished in Target Red with White
interior!This car was an 8 year restoration with body work
performed by Amos Walker of Walkers Body Shop, Hazard, KY and
assembled by Hugh Mitchell. The vehicle started out as rust free
and the attention to detail is evident in the final product. Only a
few hundred miles have been put on since the restoration, so the
condition is just about the same as when finished.The engine is the
completely rebuilt 400 cubic inch engine with factory optioned
Tri-power, rebuilt to factory specs. The cold start up goes right
to high idle, with medium and low idle movement just like factory
new.All important casting and stamping numbers match to a correct
and numbers matching 1966 442 Tri-power convertible:Fisher Body Tag
DecodeTime built - 06B = Second week of JuneModel year - 66 =
1966Division series - 338 = OldsmobileBody style - 67 = Cutlass
convertibleAssembly plant - LAN = Lansing, MIUnit number - 9289 =
9,289 car builtTrim number - 987-B = Parchment bucket seatsLower
body color - R= Target RedUpper body color - 1 = WhiteAccessory
code - W = Tinted windshieldAccessory code - 2LG= 4spd,
consoleAccessory code - 5VY = 442, deluxe seat beltsEngine
codes:Block - 390925-E = 1966 400 cubic inch 442 blockHeads -
389395-1-B= 1966 400 cubic inch 2.072 valve with 3 piece rocker arm
pivotHeads- V118919T = Tri-power stampingHeads - 137 date code =
May 17, 1966 buildIntake manifold = 398238 = 1966 400
Tri-powerExhaust manifold = 389268/9 = 1966 442Exhaust manifold -
103 date code = April 13, 1966 buildFront carb tag = 702055Center
carb tag = 702056Rear carb tag = 702057The transmission shifts
through all gears like new and the clutch feel is right where you
would expect for a full restoration.The paint finish is high
quality and the depth and shine is impressive from all angles. The
chrome shines nicely and the pot metal has high shine and no
pitting except for the side mirror which does have minor fading.The
interior is in fantastic condition and like the exterior, appears
factory new. The Rallye gauges work as new, and there is no
noticeable wear or fading of the dash, column, gauges, knobs,
etc.The convertible top is in excellent condition and the plastic
rear window is free from yellowing or cracks.The underneath is in
very good to excellent condition with no damage, repairs or rust
through noted.Finding flaws on this car is a challenge - it is that
nice! Call us at 517-706-1520 for more information! Visit Capital
City Auto Collection online at www.capitalcityautocollections.com
to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 517-706-1520
today to schedule your test drive.
