Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
$150K body-off restoration completed in 2014 / Full ownership
history
Original 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 / Correct Outside Air Induction
system
Original Muncie 4-speed manual transmission / 12-bolt rear axle
Correct Twilight Blue paint / W-30 stripes
Legendary vinyl interior / Correct color
Sale includes: A Fisher Production Broadcast Notice / An original
Vehicle Purchase Order
Sale includes: An original Maryland title / An original
Protect-O-Plate / Vintage service receipts
Sale includes: Photos taken prior to the car's restoration /
Restoration receipts
FE2 heavy duty suspension / Correct front disc and rear drum
brakes
14-inch Styled Steel II wheels
To be considered investment grade, a classic must meet strict
parameters. For starters, the car must be in tip-top condition. In
some instances, determining that is as easy as looking at pictures.
But it always helps to have some form of documentation of either a
thorough restoration or serious survivor chops. Speaking of
documentation: the more, the better. In summary, what we're looking
for is anything that can tell the car's story or confirm its
exclusivity. And ultimately, the market will directly reinforce
that exclusivity, as cars of the same quality often sell for close
to the same price.
By those standards, this incredible 442, a fully documented car
that stayed with its original owners for over 23 years, is
definitely investment grade. It wraps an original 455/4-speed
drivetrain in correct blue on black aesthetics. Those strikingly
handsome visuals were achieved through a $150K, body-off
restoration. And since world class GM A-Bodies continue to be a
sure bet for impressive gains and solid returns, it's easily some
of the hobby's most desirable metal!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Assembled in Lansing, Michigan during the fourth week of February,
1970, and sold through Aloha Motors of Honolulu, Hawaii, this
awesome Olds is a lights-out classic that recently benefitted from
a detailed, professional restoration. Prior to that 2014 reboot,
conducted by Mike Mancini's American Muscle Car Restorations Inc.
of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, the car spent 23 years with its
original owner: A Navy veteran who traded up from a '65 Corvette.
And today, a mere 100 miles out of its rebirth, this 442 rolls as
one razor-sharp coupe that mixes correct Twilight Blue 2-stage with
correct Black trim and vivid W-30 war paint.
Like all second generation A-bodies, the 442 continued to get
better year after year. The car's clean, boxy lines were no doubt a
play on its parent division's engineering leadership within the GM
hierarchy, and the resulting design continues to weather
exceptionally well. At the front of this classic, a 442-specific
grille centers monochromatic "442" lettering between
stainless-trimmed T3 headlights and a mirrored bumper that's
finished with clear parking lamps. At the top of that grille, a
fiberglass ram air hood leads the eye to like-new glass that rides
behind straight stainless trim. At the sides of that hood,
traditional GM handles and color-keyed sport mirrors perfectly
complement clean marker lamps, dent-free wheel rings and a slick
combination of "442" and "W-30" fender emblems. And at the back of
the car, a smooth decklid hangs more monochromatic "442" lettering
above a second mirrored bumper, silver-trimmed taillights and
correct, trumpeted exhaust tips.
ENGINE
It's not immediately apparent why this Olds's body carries so much
sizzle; that is, until you see what's under its hood. Twist the
locks, fling the resin and you'll find 455 cubic inches of Rocket
V8 that hangs a correct 396021F casting number over a matching
partial VIN. Stomp the throttle and a restored Quadrajet 4-barrel
mixes juice from leak-free fuel lines with wind from a correct W-30
air cleaner, and shoves it in to a Winters high performance intake.
At the back of that intake, a traditional points distributor feeds
fire through proven Packard TV R Suppression cables, which snake
around correct "F" heads, and stamped and painted valve covers.
Below those covers, freshly restored exhaust manifolds shoot
charred dinosaurs in to big, true-dual pipes. Mechanically, the
stout mill is all day reliable, spinning 500 lb./ft. of
rock-crushing torque from one of the largest and most powerful
valvetrains ever created. Aesthetically, familiar plastic fenders
and Metallic Blue block skin look fantastic against the car's
glossy body. There's a roster of high quality ancillaries that
includes a reproduction Delco Energizer battery, a tough Saginaw
steering box and pliable GM radiator hoses. And the entire set up
flat out rocks, from its fresh decals and vivid firewall stamps to
its tagged brake lines and color-keyed intake springs.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
The bottom of this awesome 442 is completely solid, showing no
signs of undue wear or question-inducing battle scars. The
aforementioned Rocket 455 fronts an original Muncie 4-speed, which
hangs a correct 3925661 casting number opposite a matching partial
VIN. That proven transmission sends power to an aluminum-capped
12-bolt, which employs moderate, highway-friendly gears. That
smooth driveline hangs in a tagged FE2 heavy-duty suspension,
which, along with the car's chassis, was thoroughly cleaned and
fully rebuilt during the detailed restoration. Solid stops are
provided by correct front disc and rear drum brakes. Turns come
courtesy of an old school manual steering rack. At the center of
the car, a large-diameter exhaust system funnels spent gases
through baritone turbo mufflers. And everything rolls on attractive
Styled Steel IIs, which spin G70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super
Sports around mirrored trim rings and rocket-branded center
caps.
INTERIOR
Inside this impressive coupe, you'll find a Black Legendary
interior that's both comfortable and correct. At the center of the
car, correct bench seats ride on fresh carpet that's protected by
"Oldsmobile" branded floor mats. At the sides of those seats, clean
door panels center familiar GM armrests in bright chrome handles,
straight stainless trim and fresh wood applique. Up front, a
wood-trimmed dash hangs premium Rallye Pac telemetry above a
colorful "442" emblem and correct AM radio. At the base of that
dash, a slim boot frames a curved Hurst shifter. In front of the
driver, a Sport Steering Wheel laps a bright rocket emblem. And
behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk anchors a fifth
Styled Steel II and stickered Firestone tire between a fresh mat,
correct tools and correct decklid decals.
PROVENANCE
Since the sale of this awesome Olds includes a full ownership
history and major provenance, there's no questioning the
authenticity of its restoration. But, for good measure, here's a
look at the car's specially coded VIN and original Fisher Body
Production Broadcast Notice.
VIN: 344870M277907
3: Oldsmobile Motor Division
44: 442
87: 2-door Holiday coupe
0: 1970 model year
M: Assembled in Lansing, Michigan
277907: Production Sequence Number
PRODUCTION BROADCAST NOTICE:
103: Production Sequence Number
02: February
25: 25th
3: Oldsmobile Motor Division
44: 442
87: 2-door Holiday coupe
374664: Body number
940: Black cloth interior that's complete with bench seats
28: Twilight Blue lower body paint
28: Twilight Blue upper body paint...for more information please
contact the seller.