Love at first site! I love the colors, wheels/tires and it's not
too often someone pulls up in a 65 Olds. This isn't your ordinary
Cutlass; it is cloned out as a 442. Rare W-30 tri-power and
Mondello built motor delivers some real performance. Also upgraded
trans, brakes and suspension.
EXTERIOR: Beautiful straight body. All the gaps are correct with
the fit and finish. The paint is like staring into a big red
mirror, it shines brightly and really pops. The chrome bumpers look
new as well as the side molding body trim. The windshield is
crystal clear and looks new. Trimmed out with 442 emblems and side
scoops and dual mirrors. It's sitting on chrome 15" SS1 wheels with
radial redline tires that really make the look for this
Cutlass.
INTERIOR: The door panels look in excellent condition including the
handles and levers. It has a nice, padded dash that's complete with
a glovebox. The face of the dash is in very good shape with working
gauges. It has a retro style radio installed complete with a 10disc
cd changer. Featured options include a tilt column with original
steering wheel, center console with a factory tachometer. The front
bucket seats have been reupholstered as well as the rear and are in
great shape along with the carpet and headliner. Everything fits
nicely and it feels like a complete full interior.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Every Oldsmobile guy knows who Joe Mondello is.
He is known by his speed shop Mondello Performance. He built this
amazing looking 425ci 400HP engine. It has ported W-30 heads, rare
L69 Tri-Power intake and carbs, MSD ignition, Mondello built oil
pan, and Kooks long tube headers that have been jet hot coated.
Power brakes with a dual reservoir, and a quick ratio power
steering complete the bay of options. Everything has been installed
nice and neat. It's a tidy engine bay.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid is painted nicely, and has
reproduction stickers. The jambs are very clean and painted glossy.
Weatherstripping looks new. It is finished in a nice spatter finish
and the trunk is complete with a spare tire, mount, and jack.
UNDERSIDE: Ground up restoration that looks recently completed.
Everything is fresh and painted nicely. F-41 Rally suspension
includes rear boxed control arms, front and rear swaybars. The
suspension components look new front and back. New fuel lines are
installed, and the gas tank looks restored. The fat dual exhaust
with x-pipe flow into polished stainless Magnaflow mufflers and
correct 442 crimped tailpipes. Upgraded with disc brakes in front.
Looking up at the motor, it's clean and dry. The custom oil pan is
painted the same color as the rest of the block high torque
starter. Upgraded from a 2 speed Powerglide to a Heavy duty 3-speed
Turbo 400automatic. It was rebuilt with a 2800 stall and B&M
finned aluminum pan. The power is transferred to the pavement with
a rebuilt Type O 12 bolt posi-traction rear end that has 3.42
gears. The floors are nice clean metal, and the frame has been
prepped and painted a nice satin black.
SERVICE: This passed through our shop needing no mechanical
repairs!
Out of all the cars we have this one stands out and is impressive.
You do not need a $120,000 show winner, this car presents itself
really well. It is easy on the eyes! The options make it an
enjoyable cruise, and the Tri-power keeps this far from boring. You
just don't see these Cutlasses anymore, making this that more
special.
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.
815 385 3644 9-5 central
[email protected] Answered ASAP
442 package
Tri-Power
Power Steering
Power Disc Brakes
F-41 suspension
Posi Rear
SS1 wheels
Radial Redline tires
Dual mirrors
Tilt Column
Factory tachometer
Console
Bucket seats
Retro stereo
3pack gauges