1972 Real Numbers Matching Olds W-30 442 Ps Pdb 1970 on 2040-cars

US $31,995.00

Year:1972 Mileage:98000 Color: Code 65 Flame Orange /
Black

Location:

Austin, Texas, United States

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1972 REAL numbers matching Olds W-30 442 PS PDB 1970, US $31,995.00, image 7

Transmission:Turbo 400
Engine:Numbers Matching 455
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3G87X2M197682
Year: 1972
Mileage: 98,000
Make: Oldsmobile
Exterior Color: Code 65 Flame Orange
Model: 442
Interior Color: Black
Trim: W-30
Drive Type: rear

1972 Oldsmobile W-30 442: American Icon

Numbers matching

This would have been your father’s Oldsmobile – if your Dad was the COOL dad on the block.

This is a REAL W-30: by 1972, you can tell by the “X” in the VIN. Numbers matching engine (VIN on block matches VIN on cowl). Learn about the W machines, including how to authenticate one, here: http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofwmc.htm

There are 130 pictures of the car, including numbers, underside and just about everything else here:

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/chrismalish/slideshow/1972%20Oldsmobile%20W-30%20442?sort=6

Engine: Engine is the original Olds 455 with the VIN stamped on the block matching the VIN in on the cowl. Factory aluminum intake manifold. “G_A” heads. Factory high performance W and Z exhaust manifolds. No smoking or leaking. Runs fine, but not an 11 second car. I am in the process of building a spare Olds 455 with Ka heads (new SRP forged pistons etc.) that I was going to put in the bay so I could beat on it without endangering a numbers matching engine. If you want that, it'll be extra.

Transmission: GM’s bullet proof Turbo 400, with aggressive shift kit. Works as it should.

Interior: Original, and nice for how old it is, but showing signs of wear. Special ordered with black bench, so your honey can slide all the way over and snuggle. In overall good shape, with the exception of some splits in the front bench. A new seat cover is reproduced. Original mats. All belts in place, original, with date tags. Dash with factory radio (not working). In 1972, the Rally Pac was no longer part of the W30 package and whoever ordered this one did not realize that: it comes with idiot lights and aftermarket gauges.

Body and Paint: Southern car; dry; straight. Very nice underside. Body is believed to be the original sheet metal, and nice. Gaps line up nice; no waves. Door dimple on passenger side. Typical minor stress cracks at cold air intake on OAI hood.

The color is a factory paint code 65 Flame Orange, which looks kind of like Hugger Orange with a tiny of bit of metallic to it. Paint is older repaint, now showing a little wear, but nice overall and completely respectable, roughly on par with the paint on my 2013 Cadillac (factory produced cars do not have show quality paint jobs on them). Might be show winning with a cut and buff.

Wheels and tires: Pick a set. Comes with either the original 14 inch SSIIIs, color coded to body, or these 15 inch SSII with essentially new BFGs, 235/60/R15 fronts, 275/60/R15 backs.

Suspension: New front springs and KYB shocks. Power steering, power disc brakes, all work well. Tight.

Miscellaneous: Why am I selling? To make room for another hot rod..... Can one drive this 442 to ________? It’s an old car, so there’s no telling and no guarantees. But I drove it from Houston to Austin (three hours in 100 degree weather) and it felt solid, with no problems.

I think you’ll like this car, and I want you to be happy having purchased it, because it deserves to be loved and taken care of for many years to come. Also, life is too short and complicated as it is for me to have to deal with an unhappy buyer. The car is nice, but not concours-show, as you should expect from the price. However, it is a real W-30 numbers-matching drive train that could be taken to concours level if so desired without breaking the bank. So if the car is not as described upon inspection at my premises, there’s no risk; keep your money and keep looking for the car that is perfect for you. But I also want room in the garage, and closure, so there are no guarantees of any kind with the car, and once it leaves my premises, there can be no returns. If, after reading all this, and looking at all the pictures on photobucket, you still have questions, call me between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Central time at 512-426-2809. Thanks, and happy hunting.

Chris

Oldsmobile 442 for Sale

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