Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
5-time Olds Club of America Olds Nationals winner / AACA Senior
National First Prize recipient
Original 400 cubic inch Rocket V8 / Rare UHV ignition system
Original Muncie 4-speed manual transmission
Correct Spanish Red paint / Correct Black interior
Sale includes the car's original New Car Order form and a binder of
restoration photos
Sale includes all of the car's Olds Nationals judging sheets and
its AACA plaque
Factory power steering / Factory power front disc and rear drum
brakes
10-bolt rear axle / 3.42 gears
Styled Steel wheels
Factory heavy-duty suspension
It's a real shame that so many enthusiasts overlook Oldsmobile when
shopping for an awesome classic. Big block Chevelles and
aggressively styled GTOs seem to be naturals when it comes to
muscle car wish lists. But, in reality, GM's 'more proper'
divisions created some of the nastiest stoplight warriors ever
unleashed on American streets. Oldsmobile, the General's humble
technology division, definitely did its fair share to glorify the
rise of Detroit. And this 5-time Olds Nationals champion is a prime
example of their much lauded 'bar brawler in a tuxedo' sales
mentality. Featuring a numbers-matching drivetrain, an intense
Spanish Red on Black color combination and an impressive rotisserie
restoration, this Olds is one of the coolest A-Bodies on the
planet! And if you're looking for a solid, road-ready classic
that'll turn heads and bring home trophies, it's your round-trip
rocket ride to the moon!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Given its mid June build date, workers at GM's Lansing, Michigan
production facility undoubtedly drifted to thoughts of summertime
fun as this rich coupe rolled down their assembly line. With a
striking combination of modernist appeal and open road prowess,
it's virtually impossible to picture this classy Olds in anything
other than a happy, sunny landscape. Not long ago the car
benefitted from a detailed, rotisserie restoration, during which
its original sheetmetal was stripped, patched and aligned to
better-than-factory condition. A correct layer of Spanish Red base
was sealed in modern clear and buffed to an admirable shine. And
today, this sweet 442 is a razor-sharp muscle car that intimidates
like a cruise missile and shines like the family's best silver.
ENGINE
Hoist the car's mirrored hood and you'll find a correct and equally
rare 400 cubic inch Rocket V8, which is branded with a 442-specific
390925E casting number and "V224517G" assembly stamp. Since pre-68
Rocket blocks are devoid of VIN stamps, we can use that assembly
code, which translates as 400 cubic inch (V) high compression (G)
engine number 224517, to validate this coupe's status as a
real-deal, numbers-matching 442. Professionally rebuilt and fully
detailed, the hot V8 is a super-efficient wedge head design that
utilizes a standard stroke and undersquare bore to create stout
10.5 to 1 compression, 350 horsepower and 440 lb./ft. of
stump-pulling torque. Stomp the throttle and a big Rochester
Quadrajet mixes juice from new stainless fuel lines with wind
that's supplied by a chrome, correctly decaled air cleaner. At the
sides of that carb, correct "C" branded heads hang above correct,
cast iron exhaust manifolds, which make quick work of spent gases.
And at the back of those heads, a correct red cap distributor
sequences spark between high quality Packard TV R Suppression
Cables and a rare UHV ignition system. Aesthetically, this
Oldsmobile's Satin Black fenders and correct Bronze block look
fantastic against their vivid red shell. And the entire engine bay,
from its pliable hoses and Delco master cylinder to its correct
alternator and tagged Delco battery, features a clean, factory-spec
appearance.
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 400 fronts a rugged 4-speed that's branded
with a correct 3885010 casting number and Muncie (P) assembled on
February (B) 7th (07) 1967 (7) build stamp. That proven
transmission sends power to a stout 10-bolt that's equipped with
moderate, 3.42 gears. That driveline hangs in a tagged heavy-duty
suspension, which includes better shocks, thicker coil springs,
reinforced control arms and a mandatory rear sway bar.
Power-assisted discs and drums provide braking, while turns come
courtesy of factory power steering. At the center of the car,
aluminized pipes funnel spent gases through buff DynoMax mufflers
and chrome-trimmed exhaust tips. And Styled Steel wheels spin
F70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around
rocket-branded center caps.
INTERIOR
Inside this impressive Olds, you'll find a correct Black interior
that's both comfortable and appealing. At the center of the car,
stainless-trimmed seats ride on fresh black carpet that's protected
by "OLDSMOBILE" branded floor mats. At the sides of those seats,
clean door panels center modernist armrests in bright chrome
handles and straight stainless trim. A warp-free dash hangs an old
school pushbutton radio beside restored factory telemetry. At the
base of that dash, an optional console frames a stylish Hurst 442
shifter. In front of the driver, a chrome-trimmed steering wheel
laps a tilting column. And behind the passengers, a fully restored
trunk anchors a fifth Styled Steel wheel and fifth redline tire
between clean decals, a correct jack and a fresh mat.
AWARDS
If you've made it this far, you know this Oldsmobile is really
something special. And, apparently the show scene seems to agree.
Here's a list of the car's major accolades.
First Place at the 2009 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals
(995 out of 1000 points)
First Place at the 2010 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals
(995 out of 1000 points)
First Place at the 2012 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals
(1000 out of 1000 points)
First Place at the 2013 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals
(1000 out of 1000 points)
First Place at the 2014 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals
(998 out of 1000 points)
Awarded an Antique Automobile Club of America Senior National First
Prize (2013)
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Given its history of awards, there's no doubting the quality of
this impressive 442's restoration. But, for good measure, here's a
basic breakdown of the car's VIN and cowl tag.
VIN: 338177MXXXXXX
3: Oldsmobile Motor Division
38: Cutlass Supreme V8
17: 2-door Holiday coupe
7: 1967 model year
M: Assembled in Lansing, Michigan
XXXXXX: Sequential production number
COWL TAG:
06B: Assembled during the second (B) week of June (06), 1967
67: 1967 model year
33817: Oldsmobile (3) Cutlass Supreme V8 (38) 2-door Holiday coupe
(17)
LAN: Assembled in Lansing, Michigan
29474: Sequential production number
970-B: Black interior that's complete with bucket seats
RR: Spanish Red paint
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
The car's original New Car Order form
The car's original Pre-Delivery Inspection and Adjustment Check
Sheet
The car's original warranty booklet
An original Dealer Technical Bulletin regarding the car's ignition
system
A vintage title
A binder of restoration photos
Judging sheets for all five of the car's O...for more information
please contact the seller.
