1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, 400 Hci/325 Hp, In Family More Than 40 Years on 2040-cars
Wethersfield, CT, United States
For Sale By:Private Seller
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:400 ci/ 325 hp
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Options: Convertible
Model: 442
Sub Model: 442
Exterior Color: Silver
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
Year: 1968
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: 442
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 98,600
1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible bought out of the Hoffman Oldsmobile showroom in East Hartford CT in 1968. Car was out of the family for only two years after my father in law died. I tracked it down and repurchased and performed complete restoration. This was my wife's car in high school , if you can believe it, the envy of the parking lot. Original, matching numbers drive train missing only the original exhaust manifolds which were ditched by the idiot who had to install headers for the short time he owned it. Easy to find today. One replay, interior is in great condition, needs a couple of stitches here and there but very easy fixes. Top is like new, four 14" Firestone original equipment biased belt red line wide ovals with original hub caps. Have resisted the urge to modify the car, install OEM mags, or add the side stripes in favor of keeping the car as original as possible. New radiator last year and tuned. Brakes are great, transmission just gone through, runs and drives excellent. This car is a numerous trophy winner, including best in class at the Oldsmobile Club of America 2007 New England Regionals. Beautiful silver paint, OEM color that takes on a slight green tint in different lights. Wife and I had her out for a four hour cruise last weekend, but we're getting on and it's time to downsize. With very little effort this car can be brought back to showroom condition if not better. Auction winner is responsible for pick up or shipping. $1000 payable immediately upon close of auction and transaction must be complete within 5 days. No disappointments.
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Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6
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For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
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This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]
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How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?