Vehicle Description
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Hardtop
The word Cutlass is defined as a short curvy one-edged sword that
was used by sailors. The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was the best
selling car in Olds history. With its clean lines and numerous
model offerings, it is clear to see why. The "4-4-2" name,
(pronounced "Four-four-two"), derives from the original car's
four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual
exhausts. Some maintain that the '2' indicated positive traction
rear differential. It was originally written "4-4-2".
For consignment, a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop with a numbers
matching drivetrain that includes the engine and transmission. If
you have a Chilton's manual for 1970-1987 Cutlass RWD, this car is
on the cover of the book as it was selected by Chilton after it had
appeared and won several car shows.
Exterior
The Aegean sea is an arm of the Mediterranean and forms a bay where
beautiful blue water exists off the coast of Greece, and it is for
this body of water that Aegean Aqua was selected as the name of the
paint that covers this car in two stage beauty. It is, of course,
accented by some white highlights as a 442 and that includes white
stripes on the W25 twin raised hood scoops, a thin white stripe
that rides over the wheel openings and goes from the nose to the
tail, and a bright white vinyl top that underlines the C-pillar
just over slight fender bulges in the rear. Pairings are common on
the car and includes twin headlights on each side, two hood pins,
the rectangular hood scoops, a split grille with mirror image
sides, sport mirrors color keyed to the body, taillights that have
twin vertical bars, and twin trumpet exhaust tips. The chrome and
paint on this car are nearly impeccable are the glass, top, and
panel gaps. 14-inch Oldsmobile Super Stock II wheels are clean and
wear 225/70R14 tires with an early 2020 manufacturing date. The
only imperfection we note is a small scratch on the rocker panel
below a door. As Porky Pig would say, that's all, folks!
Interior
Ivory is the color of choice on the interior, and it starts with
vinyl door panels that show a bit of patina and some uneven
coloring but remain handsome with a burlwood wood grain strip and
carpeted lowers. Front bucket seats utilize the ivory vinyl in an
elegant design with button backs and tuck and roll patterning over
smooth panels. Again, a touch of patina with some minor creases are
noted on the driver's seat but no tears or wear through. The rear
seats mirror the design and carry on the door pattern on the side
walls, adding an ashtray to the side armrests. An X is formed by
the spokes of the sport steering wheel and it leads to a very
simple gauge cluster embedded on burlwood wood grain trim and
includes a clock in the center of the tachometer is a clever bit of
dual purpose usage. Burlwood applique covers the lower dash as well
which houses the climate controls and the AM/FM radio. In the
center console, the famed Dual Gate shifter, often called "his and
hers" and allows for manual and automatic operation, topped by a
pewter knobbed Hurst stick. Black loop carpet is on the floor
protected by vintage looking rubber mats that accommodate the high
beam foot switch. The ivory headliner is in very good condition and
the trunk is relatively clean, lined with a gray mat and housing a
spare on a Super Stock wheel.
Drivetrain
Twist the pins and pop the hood and we're impressed with the very
clean numbers matching 455ci V8 with a W30 cam inside and a Holley
4-barrel carburetor on top. The original Rochester Quadrajet will
come with the car. Grabbing that power and sending it to the 12
bolt 3.23 geared axle is the numbers matching TH400 3-speed
automatic transmission. Brakes on board are drums at each
corner.
Undercarriage
Super clean on the bottom side with a lack of surface rust, road
dirt, grease build up, and errant fluids. Suspension consists of
coil springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in the back.
The dual exhaust encounters a pair of stainless Borla mufflers
before trumpeting out the back.
Drive-Ability
442 is an iconic number, but so is 455, and the big heart of this
classic Olds roared to life in pure muscle car oratory delight. We
cruised it around the test loop carefully to check each function
available on the car while enjoying healthy acceleration, good
handling, crisp shifting, and decent braking. The tach and clock
combo was not functioning and the A/C was inoperable. Beyond that,
everything is in order. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
As one of the most collectible A-bodies to ever leave the GM
assembly plant, the 442 is a highly prized possession and to have
one that's not only numbers matching, but the literal poster car
for the repair manual is a rare find indeed. A photo album of the
restoration and paperwork will accompany the car so the new owner
can be the steward of its history. If you're in the market for a
collector grade 442, take a swim in the Aegean beauty.
344870M217180
3-Oldsmobile
44-442
87-2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
0-1970
M-Lansing, MI Assy Plant
217180-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 70 34487-1970 442 2 Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
BDY LAN319755-Lansing Body #
TR Z937-Ivory Vinyl Buckets
PNT -A-White Vinyl Roof
12B-2nd Week December
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acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
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