1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 on 2040-cars

For more details email me at: kassiekbberent@clubbmw.com . 1970 was the height of performance for American Muscle Cars. To keep up in the horsepower arms-race, General Motors
dropped the cap on engine size in 1970 and Oldsmobile responded by making the Olds 455 V8 the standard 4-4-2
engine. Output was 365 hp, with 500 ft./ lbs. of torque. A “rocket ship” was launched. In recognition of the
1970 revised body style and increased performance, the Olds 4-4-2 was awarded Pace Car duties at the Indianapolis
500 race in 1970. Motor Trend praised the 4-4-2, stating that "it's probably the most identifiable super car in the
GM house” and those seeking to experience the ultimate in performance from Oldsmobile could order a "W-Machine"
version of the 4-4-2, dubbed the W-30 package. The 4-4-2 W-30 added a fiberglass hood (option W25) with functional
air scoops and low-restriction air cleaner, aluminum intake manifold, special camshaft, cylinder heads,
distributor, and carburetor that increased the horsepower to 370hp. Oldsmobile’s “King of the Hill”, the 1970
442 W30 is one of the quickest production Olds ever built.
Being offered for sale is a Sherwood Green 1970 Olds 442 W-30 “Holiday Hardtop Coupe”, with the W-35 rear
spoiler. This car is nothing less then exquisite. Beautifully restored, very original, with complete owner history
from dealership delivery, this 442 W30 is a “show stopper.” One of 1,032 4-Speed “Holiday Hardtop Coupe”
W-30s made in 1970, this car has approximately 87,000 miles and received a complete body-on restoration from nose
to tail, with absolute attention paid to detail and originality. The body is laser straight, with all joints and
body panel seams lining up perfectly. The Sherwood Green exterior finish is flawless, with correct white striping.
The bumpers have been properly restored and present in excellent condition. All the original parts on this
restoration have been bead blasted and repainted to factory specs. Where parts needed to be replaced, only NOS or
the highest quality replacement parts were used. The 455 ci, 370hp “F” head engine, with correct ram induction
system and fiberglass hood, was completely disassembled and rebuilt (rings, bearings, factory spec’d cam)
re-assembled and painted to factory finish. The block is a non-numbers matching piece. All other engine components
are original factory numbered parts. The original red plastic inner fenders are in excellent condition. The car has
a new correct battery and cables. The front end suspension was completely dissembled, all parts bead blasted and
repainted to factory finish. New control arm bushings, ball joints, correct spiral shocks, tie-rod ends, sway bar
bushings, rubber bumpers, rotors and brakes. The front calipers and steering box were rebuilt.
The interior was completely restored, with re-upholstered front bucket seats and rear seats, new head liner, new
carpet, new center console shifter boots ( upper and lower), and re-conditioned Hurst shifter. The glove box
shifter console, imitation wood inlays, dash vinyl, carpeted door panels and seat belts are in excellent original
condition, as is the original interior chrome and seat chrome. The trunk surface was prepped, repainted and clear
coated with correct color trunk paint. The car has a new correct Goodyear raised white letter spare tire mounted on
correct re-conditioned / painted SS II wheel, with all chrome trim. The trunk has a new correct fabric mat, with an
optional rubber “OLDSMOBILE” trunk mat laid over the fabric mat, a new jack, lug wrench and spare tire mounting
hardware. The underbody floor pan and frame present in excellent, as new condition.
A clearly exceptional 1970 Olds 442 W30, this car appears on the cover of Muscle Car Magazine under the title
“Kings of Woodward Ave.” and must be seen in person to be appreciated for its outstanding quality. If you can't
personally inspect the car, please hire a qualified inspector to conduct a pre-purchase inspection on your behalf;
so, you're assured of the quality of the vehicle you're purchasing. Classic Muscle cars of this quality are few and
far between and this “Holiday Hardtop Coupe” is for a buyer who wants the absolute best !