Vehicle Description
This is a real-deal 1970 Oldsmobile 442 at it's best. After all, it
has the numbers-matching 455 V8, four-on-the-floor, and so fresh
from such a thorough restoration that it has award-winning
paint.
You're going to love the paint the moment the sunshine hits this
super-straight body. This is a very well done respray of the
factory-correct Bamboo Cream. In fact, there was so much invested
in the restoration, that this received top tier scores for paint
and body at Oldsmobile Club of America meet in 2014. This is the
product of a large investment in the restoration of not just the
paint, but of course body, and mechanical elements, but there is
much more to this coupe than just a high-quality appearance. The
color nicely represents the premium Oldsmobile image, which gives
the car a great dual luxury and performance personality it had from
day one. The best example of is probably the dual hood stripes.
They are usually reserved for an aggressive image, but when it
combines with the premium black vinyl roof, original-style Goodyear
Polyglas tires, and the pinstripes, it almost feels like this car
has a subtle two-tone. But we also know why you love this 442.
These are the sleek kings of the streets, with the fastback
profile, bulging quarter panels, force-air hood, twist lock hood
pins, and spoiler on the rear deck. Plus, the nicely integrated
chrome rear bumper design was one of the best to ever come out of
the '70s.
The black interior is pure Oldsmobile. The handsome button-pattern
buckets have to be this perfect because they attract so much
attention. Of course, as an Olds, there's plenty of burled walnut
applique on the dash and door panels. And, when the wood-like
appearance is this good, it does a very nice job of adding
character to the interior. There's comfortable seating for up to
six, but this is a true driver's car at heart. The four-spoke
sports steering wheel should look familiar to any Olds fan, and the
factory gauge trio is supplemented by an auxiliary group under the
dash. And of course, that Hurst shifter boldly protruding from the
floor is a whole lot of fun.
Under the hood is exactly what you want to see - a numbers-matching
455 cubic-inch V8. The engine bay is an impressive time machine
that looks like this car just left the Lancing factory. That's all
part oft the investment in this car's care. The motor was rebuilt
only about 600 miles ago, and the condition of it and the whole
drivetrain is quite impressive (so don't forget to look at the
undercarriage photos!) Those great hood scoops feed the massive air
cleaner, and below that is a four-barrel carburetor. The power
makes a sweet rumble it connects to the dual exhaust (Yep...400+
cubic inches, four-barrel carburetor, and dual exhaust - it's a
true Olds 4-4-2.) But real 442 fans know part of the original
legend includes a four-speed manual, and so this one has that, too!
It means you get complete control over this massive V8 package. As
usual with an Oldsmobile, no matter how much power it's putting
down, it still has all-day usability. This comes from features such
as front disc brakes.
This is a real-deal (VIN 344) Olds 442 in amazing and distinctive
paint. It even comes with the Olds Club scoring sheet so you can
show others that the beauty is more than skin deep. So this is an
award-worthy 442 with the docs to back it all up. Yes, this muscle
car is that good and that rare, so you better hurry before it's
gone forever. Call now!!