Rare Y74 442 Indianapolis Pace Car Convertible on 2040-cars

If you are familiar with Oldsmobile history and 442's you can skip this intro.  For everyone else this is an iconic muscle car that is rapidly appreciating but still affordable.   A rare car made for Indianapolis 500 Pace car in 1970 with only 260 convertibles were made and I think only about 160 of those were the big block 455 442's , with, dual gate shifter, limited slip differential, big track front and rear anti-sway bars, Indy 500 stripes and decals etc.  Thus a very limited production rare car nearly impossible to copy.    What is really fabulous about this car is the combination of ride, power, space, reliability, top down fun and cool factor.   This is the real deal with all numbers matching (one tag on tranny missing part of tag but date code all there), rest of numbers on engine, rear end, axle all matching correct for Y74 Pace car.   There is a picture in the ad summarizing all the VIN numbers.   

442's in some respects the "Gentleman's" Muscle.. run with the Chevy's but cool factor and sophistication in the day !  If you drive and inspect this car you will understand why.

We have owned this car for over 15 years and in that time have had everything done to it, impeccably maintained and detailed.  Best of our knowledge has always been a Dallas TX no salt no snow car.  

Some Features of this 1970 442 Y74 Pace Car

• Y74 Pace Car (see plate on cowl under hood on driver side near windshield).  Judged in 2006 Oldsmobile Nationals car show at 900 of 1000 points with significant detailing since then so probably a 950 of 1000 point car ?
• No corrousion Texas car in excellent shape completely updated in 2006 (bare metal paint, interior, chrome, wheels, mechanicals, AC etc.)
• Perfect driving car... rides like a Lexus accelerates like a big block Corvette, seat 5 or 6 like an SUV, put the top down on a nice day and is a sure fire attention getter
• Car runs and drives excellent everything works
• AC compressor new with R134a charge
• Has correct VIN door tag
• Matching VIN on engine... don't think engine has ever been out of car.. runs excellent
• New convertible top and back glass window
• OEM original Ram air system working with rare original fiberglass RAM air dual hood scoops
• New trunk mat, complete detailing and painting of trunk as per original specs
• Undercarriage of car very nice … detailed... no rust we have ever sen
• Original exhaust with trumpet tips.  Exhaust is painted we think original... you could update inexpensively with new stainless but worth more as original when judged
• Local Dallas TX car as far as we know all its life… Never seen salt roads as far as we know

 Basic features of Y74 Pace Car 442 all in his vehicle

• 455 Big block (as far as we know has never been out of car)  #'s matching
• Front disc brakes
• AC works great, updated with new OEM style comperesor with R134a... most Pace cars did not have AC
• AM / FM original Delco radio
• Cool original Sport Steering Wheel
• Sport wheels color matched to car
• OEM new Pace Car Stripes.. solid 3M vinyl from Brothers 
• Trumpet dual exhaust
• Original style 50 series tires… great for car show scoring… not radials.  Radials would further improve ride but not needed
• New interior
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• OEM Oversized anti-sway bars for high speed track use… gives car great handling and firm feel

Restoration work done

• Complete bare metal repaint in correct Oldsmobile Porcelain White paint
• Correct OEM Indy 500 Pace Car stripes and emblems new in 2006
• All new interior seat covers, carpet
• OEM AM / FM radio
• Truck detailed with proper splatter spray and OEM trunk mat
• Detailing of engine bay, radiator support
• Original #’s matching 455 running excellent
• All numbers on rear end are correct
• Transmission correct with correct numbers..  one part of tranny plate missing but appears to never be out of car
• Everything works on car from map lights on rear view mirror to drivetrain

Please call with any questions 214 352 0868 or email for more info

We have owned this car for nearly 12 years … restored, babied, stored in heated and cooled private garage.    Have run out of room to store it safely with 2 teenage drivers in family and so letting go for for space !  Come see, ask for more info, drive let us know… great car.   

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August 22, 2013