1970 Oldsmobile 442, 4 Speed Sport Coupe, Real Lansing Car, W30 Clone on 2040-cars

1970 Olds 442 Sports Coupe. 

This car has been restored and is in excellent mechanical condition.  The engine, transmission and rear differential were overhauled 2,500 miles ago in 2011.  It has been driven to car shows only since.  The W-30 stripes and side emblems have been added and are not original to this car.  Powering this classic Olds is a 455 cubic inch V8, which is rated at 370 horsepower and 500 pound feet of torque.  It has the full Ram air induction system with original Oldsmobile equipment and parts. The motor is not numbers matching, it is a period correct 442, 455 Oldsmobile block upgraded to a W-30 camshaft and Olds W-30 aluminum intake manifold.  The “E” heads and intake are the original correct factory parts for the 1970 442.  It has an AC Delco Electronic ignition distributor installed.  Original point style distributor, starter, water pump, carburetor, tachometer, clock, gauges, AC compressor hoses and evaporator assembly and Factory AM radio as well as many other parts for the car are all included in the sale.  This is a Lansing Michigan built car the Body Data Plate decodes as follows.

Year: 70

Model Number: 34487 - 442 Sports Coupe

Factory: LAN – Lansing Michigan assembly plant

Body number: 249240 – Fisher Sequential Body number

Trim: 912 – Green Vinyl Bench Seat

Paint: 48 – Sherwood Green, B- Black Stripes

Build Date: 10A – October 1969

This vehicle is a real 442 with factory 4 speed.  The original color of Sherwood Green with Black Stripes and green interior.  It has been repainted Ebony black and gold stripes added to make the car a W-30 clone.  An original W-30 TO code 12 bolt Oldsmobile O- type posi - traction differential with 3.91 gear ratio is installed.  Many original W-30 parts were used from a W-30 parts car.

Restored in paint color of Ebony Black, this 442 has won trophies at local car shows.  The paint is a number 2 condition not a perfect show car with a few imperfections.  The engine compartment and drivetrain has been detailed for shows.  All new factory wiring harnesses were installed under the hood. Many new old stock and reproduction parts were used to restore the car.  Backing up the 455 V8 is an original Oldsmobile KA tagged Muncie 4-speed manual transmission.  The interior is well appointed, with a 4-spoke sport steering wheel, console, deluxe seat belts, bucket seats, air conditioning (non-operational), tinted glass, wood trim, new AM/FM USA 630 radio and rally-pac gauges.  A new Tic –Toc-Tach was installed, the original is included in the sale but is non-working. This 442 is a classic that is a great driver, sure to be enjoyed driving to cruise nights and to car shows.  (Please note, this car is not a W-30, the previous owner installed stripes and badges)

VIN: 344870M147525
Miles: 98,800 miles showing on the odometer (this vehicle will be sold as mileage EXEMPT)
Engine: 455 Oldsmobile V8
Transmission:  Muncie M21 wide ratio 4 speed
Equipment: Power Steering, Disc Brakes, Air Conditioning (not operational), 4-Speed Manual, New USA 630 AM/FM Radio with Aux input for ipod,  
Items Included with the Car: Owners manual and glove box plastic sleeve, many spare used and new Oldsmobile 442 parts
Warranty: This vehicle is being sold AS-IS

Vehicle shipping or transport is not included

Down payment of $500 due within 72 hours. Paypal, Cashiers Check or Cash accepted.

Final Payment due within 10 days Cashiers check or cash payment.