Vehicle Description
This exceptional frame-off restored 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is one of
the best examples available today. The attention to detail and
authenticity is incredible.
Finished stunningly in the color it was born in, code R Scarlet,
the body is absolutely laser beam straight. Everything fits square
and flush. Doors shut like a new car, even with the windows up and
they roll up as easy as a hot knife through butter. The paint is
polished out to a smooth glossy finish. Up front the grill,
headlight bezels and bumper look new. The chrome grills on the hood
look new as well. The original antenna and remote mirror look
great. In back the bumper, tail lights, moldings are all beautiful.
New period-correct 15-inch Torque Thrust wheels wrapped with BF
Goodrich Radial T/A tires add to the aggressive stance this classic
muscle car has.
The interior is trimmed as it left the factory in parchment color -
code 947. It has a new premium reproduction Legendary interior with
new door panels, armrests, window cranks and handles. The headliner
and visors are excellent and it has an Oldsmobile vanity mirror,
new carpet and reproduction floormats. The dash area is very clean
and tidy and features the highly desirable Rally-Pac gauge package.
The trunk compartment is as clean and detailed as the rest of the
car, with a trunk light, optional factory power trunk release, new
correct decals, weatherstrip, two-piece rubber plaid mat and a BF
Goodrich spare tire on a matching Scarlet red painted rim, as well
as a complete and bolted down properly jack assembly.
Frame-off restored to a high level
400 Cubic inch V8
TH400 Automatic transmission
Front disc brakes
Posi-traction rear end
American Racing Torque Thrust wheels
Rally-Pac gauge package
Bucket seats
Console
Under the hood is the matching original 400 cubic inch, 350 hp
motor. The engine bay is meticulously restored to a concours level,
with the motor painted the proper bronze, with all the nuts, bolts,
brackets detailed to a high level. Some of the great details
include correct dated spark plug wires, spring clamp battery cables
with a Delco battery topper, GM hoses and clamps, and hood
insulation.
This 442 is equipped with Rally suspension, which includes upgraded
sway bars and factory boxed rear control arms. The front end was
completely gone through with new bushings, ball joints, tie rods
etc. A premium reproduction Gardner exhaust system is in place with
correct trumpet tips through the bumper. Brake system was
completely restored and upgraded to discs in front. Looking up at
the motor it is spotless and the matching VIN number is stamped on
the block behind the steering pump. The numbers matching Turbo 400
automatic transmission still has the original tag riveted to the
side of it. Original 3.08 posi-traction rear has the limited slip
tag still attached. The floors, inner rockers and quarters are
clean metal. The rubber drain plugs are in place. The frame was
prepped, painted and reunited to the body with new bushings.
If you are looking for an authentic and properly stored classic
muscle car, this exceptional 1968 Oldsmobile 442 is worthy of
careful consideration. Call today!
