This is a genuine 442 and it is also 1 of only 268 Pace Cars made!
The 344 in the VIN verifies it is a 442, the Y84 on the trim tag
verifies it is a Pace Car. An Oldsmobile 442 was the chosen car to
Pace the Indy 500 in 1970. The ram air 455 offered plenty of power
and the Porcelain white background was perfect for showing off the
Indy 500 call out on each door.
EXTERIOR: This is a stunning Pace Car with its bold stripes and ram
air scoops! All the metal is clean, there's no rust or paint
bubbles. The doors shut like new. The factory ram air hood is in
excellent shape, and it also has correct 1970 only sport mirrors.
The Porcelain white paint is smooth and glossy. Correct black decal
stripes are outlined in red. The power convertible top appears to
be replaced and in excellent condition. It's stanced correctly on
its body color SS ll 15" Rally wheels with Goodyear tires. The
windshield appears original, but in very great shape. The chrome is
in good shape with minor imperfections. The grills, bezels, and
chrome look like new.
INTERIOR: Beautiful interior in very good condition. All the knobs,
window cranks, and trim pieces look really good. The dash features
the factory Tic-Toc Tachometer and an Am-Fm radio. The Tilt column
has a sport wheel. A Hurst dual gate shifter sits in the console
between 2 bucket seats. They've been reupholstered and in great
shape. Door panels look good too.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: The engine bay is very representable. Sitting
in the center is the correct 455ci with correct heads, and it's all
stock. The manifold, valve covers, and ram air air cleaner are all
proper. The power brakes, power steering, hoses, clamps, and fluid
reservoir look to be correct.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid has been painted glossy
smooth with factory stickers, the jambs and weather stripping look
great. It has the correct spatter paint finish that is in great
condition with a two-piece trunk liner mat. There's even a matching
spare wheel/tire with mount and jack, and Oldsmobile specific lug
wrench!
UNDERSIDE: It is not detailed but it looks honest, solid, and
proper. The floors appear to be original, not rusted, patched, or
camouflaged with undercoat. but free of any rot. It has the
original Rally suspension which gives you boxed control arms in the
rear, heavy duty sway bars front and rear. The springs, shocks,
sway bar bushings, lower ball joints look recently replaced. The
power brakes are disc up front and drum in the rear. E-brake is
hooked up. The dual trumpet tip exhaust has a nice deep grunt with
this big block and is a pleasant sound. This incredibly torque-rich
powerplant is teamed with GM's 400 Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission.
It has its original 12 bolt Posi traction 3.23 rear end.
SERVICE: Through our onsite shop inspection, we recalibrated the
speedometer, repaired interior dash lights, replaced a headlight,
front end alignment, replaced radiator bypass hose, new lock
cylinders and new valve cover gaskets.
Rare is the keyword when describing this pace car 442. It's not a
frame off restoration however it's been well kept, and all the key
components have been replaced or restored to keep this unique pace
car looking great over the years. Only 268 lucky people snagged
these when new, and you could be the new owner with even less of
them in existence today.
A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am
offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen
are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your
questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a
walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail.
**These cars are displayed in a museum. If interested in a
particular car, make an appointment with a salesman to see that
car. Without an appointment there is an admission fee to enter the
showroom. If you buy a car, your admission will be refunded, and
you will be given a 1 year membership.
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Y74 Pace Car
Ram Air
Power Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Posi-traction
Rally Suspension
Power Top
Tic-Toc-Tachometer
Console
Bucket seats
Sport wheel
Am-Fm
Hurst Dual Gate
Sport mirrors
5 SS ll wheels
5 reproduction tires
Special striping
