1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

The legendary 442 was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1964 and was produced until 1987. It was originally released as an option package but later became its own model. The name 4-4-2 was applied to the car drawing inspiration from its 4 barrel carburetor, 4 speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The badging was eventually shortened and the hyphens removed when it became its own model. This 1970 belongs to the second generation and this year was considered the pinnacle of Oldsmobile performance. To keep up with the horsepower arms race, GM dropped the cap on engine size so Oldsmobile responded with the Olds 455. This year is easily identified by the vertical bars in the grill framed by double headlights and the vertical double taillights in the rear bumper. All of that is in place on the car and in excellent condition.

It was purchased by the current owner in 2009 in Texas before undergoing a complete, high end ground up restoration. The build was fully documented and the result is one of the nicest 442s in the country. The body is rust free and in excellent condition. It is painted in the very unique Porcelain White with Blue hood and side stripes. These are its factory colors and is a rare combination. This is then paired with a new Blue power convertible top. The car is very eye catching especially when you get out in the sun. All of the factory chrome is in place and shining bright. It has the original deck lid spoiler in rear with the ram air hood upfront. The car sits on Rocket Racing Wheels with Firestone Wide Oval tires but does come with a full set of the original painted wheels, including a spare should someone want to make it 100% original.

The powerful 455ci V8 is bored 30 over and has been totally rebuilt. It runs great and is all numbers matching. It is very stock appearing under the hood with a majority of the motor painted the correct Blue but chrome valve covers have been added. What makes the car extra unique is it was factory ordered with a power top, power steering, power brakes (disc front), power windows and air conditioning. Being such a heavily factory optioned out car it is quite a rare find. The transmission is the factory 3 speed automatic and it sends power back to the W27 aluminum rear end.

The interior is the correct color with code 973 Blue Strato bucket seats. It is original and due to its condition makes the 55,291 miles on the odometer likely accurate. The seats sit to each side of the original console which offers a storage compartment and is where you will find the factory dual gate shifter. On the console and dash the original burl wood trim pieces are in place and look great. All of the original gauges work great and it does have the tic-toc tachometer. The trunk has a nice mat in place and houses 1 of the original wheels along with the original jack.

This is a gorgeous example of a 442 and is in excellent condition throughout. You are going to have a tough time finding another one nicer so jump on it while it is still available.