For Sale at Auction: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 in New Orleans, Louisiana

This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 convertible is powered by the documented, original 400ci Rocket V8 engine that is branded with a correct 442-specific casting number and a correct partial VIN stamp. This car has been authenticated by GM Canada Vintage Vehicle Services. The Rocket 400 is a super-efficient wedge-head design that utilizes a standard stroke and under-square bore to create a stout 325hp. Stomp the throttle and the car's big Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor mixes fuel from new stainless fuel lines with air from the original air cleaner and shoves it into correct cast-iron intake manifolds. The powerplant is backed by an automatic transmission. Cooling is provided by reproduction GM hoses that cycle water through a correct heavy-duty radiator. Charging comes courtesy of new V-belts and a factory-correct power steering pump behind a standard mechanical fan. The exterior is equipped with a bright chrome bumper that hangs below a black stainless grille that centers a black-inlaid 442 emblem and two clear parking lights. At the sides of those headlights, slick stainless trim traces both the car's fender lines and wheel openings, and behind those headlights a moderately domed hood is topped by correct crimson stripes. At the sides of the car, traditional chrome door handles perfectly complement a spotless driver's-side mirror and large black-inlayed 442 fender emblems. This 442 is fully documented from its factory Build Sheet all the way to its recent refreshening. From the Sherwood Classics Collection.