Vehicle Description
A 1966 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop dressed in bold red is already an
attractive package. But this restomod means you're upgraded in all
the best ways. That includes more comfort with pieces like the
bucket seat A/C interior. And there's more performance, too, with
the professionally built 455 V8, five-speed, and four-wheel disc
brakes.
The wide and imposing design, pillarless hardtop profile,
full-length trim, and a hint of flying buttress in the rear are all
that make the 1966 Olds 442 the ideal balance of sporty and
sophisticated. And the full-length black pinstripe shows off the
Coke bottle curves while also coordinating with the black in the
grille and rear panel that make this coupe look more aggressive.
The red paint helps announce you have an extra-hot restomod.
There's a good gloss on what's an overall driver-quality finish. So
while you can always upgrade to a show-ready style, you'll likely
agree the appearance is already ideal for a driver-ready coupe like
this. After all, they have stealthily added plenty of better
driving upgrades. That's why the wheels look like classic mags, but
they are really modern 17-inch alloys with modern performance
tires.
The black interior looks good against the distinctive red exterior.
The details here are great - from the smooth dash to the full
lighting package that greets you when you open the door. And those
442 floor mats add a nice splash of color within the deep black
style. This is the kind of car you're going to enjoy with family
and friends, and so you'll appreciate well-integrated upgrades like
cold-blowing air conditioning and a retro-style AM/FM stereo with
Bluetooth. This mix of vintage and modern is especially nice for
the driver's package. You have the front bucket seats with a center
console in-between. There are cool factory-style gauges like the
center-mounted vacuum readout and the 442-correct tach mounted on
the side of the dash. These are joined by nice upgrades like Bosch
auxiliary readouts and a factory Hurst shifter that showcases this
car's extra gear.
This coupe exceeds the '66 Olds 442 specs. It starts with a larger
motor, the 455 cubic-inch V8. It has a show-ready style with the
golden block classic GM hoses, and an overall tidy style. But what
you'll really love is the substance behind the style. This big V8
was built by a local Olds specialists with parts and guidance from
Bernard Mondello Racing. Plus, it has go-fast goodies like a Holley
four-barrel carburetor and headers feeding the X-pipe dual exhaust
and Pypes mufflers. It's even already set up to accept a fuel
injection system. We have a long receipt file documenting over $32k
invested since 2011 in creating terrific restomod. It includes an
upgrade to a TKO600 five-speed manual transmission with bronze
synchro rings. This feeds a strong rear end that was rebuilt in
2019 that now runs a versatile 3.23 with Positraction. There are
even upgraded rear trailing arms, a sway bar, and Bilstein shocks.
Add in power steering, hydroboost power brakes, and upgraded
four-wheel discs, and this is a beastly coupe that's also easily
tamed.
Power, comfort, and style are all part of an impressive package
built into an iconic hardtop. So since you know how good this coupe
is, you also know how quickly you have to act to make it yours.
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