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1971 Oldsmobile 442

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1971 Oldsmobile 442

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Highlights

  • Authentic 442 convertible that earned First Place at the 2019 Oldsmobile Club of America Nationals
  • A true barn find with 89,000 original miles before nut and bolt restoration.
  • The beneficiary a professional restoration that was supervised by a national level Oldsmobile judge
  • Original 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 built to 9.5 to 1 compression
  • Correct TurboHydramatic 400 3speed automatic transmission
  • Correct 10bolt rear axle with a positraction differential and 3.23 gears
  • Factory power steering
  • Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
  • Correct Sienna interior with vinyl and carpet by Legendary Auto
  • Correct 1971exclusive Bittersweet Iridescent paint with a Black top
  • Correct heavyduty suspension with 14inch highly coveted all chrome Super Stock I wheels
  • Original Broadcast Card
  • Additional documents from the car's original owner including owner's title from 1971
  • Extensive restoration photos, receipts and audio available
  • All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multipoint inspection
  • We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world"

Specs

Stock
136759
Miles
89,122
Vin
344671M194429
Body Style
Convertible

Engine Size
455 V8
Transmission Type
3 Speed Automatic
Body Color
Bittersweet
Interior Color
Sienna

Description

"Imagine a world where classics like Chevelles and GTOs are considered hip. Better yet, imagine a world where big displacement, rear-wheel drive cars are considered normal. Pretty crazy, right? Especially in a market where front-wheel drive is the norm, and almost every mainstream brand is rushing to introduce electric vehicles. That world you are imagining, it probably looks a lot like Oldsmobile's showroom in the early 1970s. That new car you would be lusting over would be Oldsmobile's legendary 442 convertible. Combining an original Rocket 455 with correct one year only special-order Bittersweet Iridescent paint and a frame-off, rotisserie, nut-and-bolt restoration, this national award-winning drop-top is a prime example of 442 lore! If you are looking for a show-ready classic that will turn heads and bring home trophies, it's your round-trip ticket to octane-fueled bliss!

NATIONAL AWARD WINNING

The best way to restore a classic car is to strip everything to bare metal and commit to a detailed, ground-up rebuild. When you are starting with an 89,000 original mile barn find that spent 45 years of its life with the original owner, that job is made a bit easier. That's why this impressive 442 earned a First Place award at the 2019 Oldsmobile Club of America National Meet. Another reason is because that nut-and-bolt reboot was completed under the watchful eye of a 30+ year Olds guru and National Level Judge using NOS parts where available. Add to that, this drop-top's paint and bodywork was performed by Wright City, Missouri's Jim Novelli Auto Body, who has won many Best of Class awards with various restorations over the past 30 years. Owner states that “Jim is the Michelangelo of metal and the Picasso of paint.” All this adds up to a stunning Motor City masterpiece.

One dream of the original owner was to restore the car back to its showroom condition. Once the car was brought out from the darkness and the dust, the new owner followed that dream. Details kick off with correct, 1971- Bittersweet three-stage paint with factory spec striping, near perfect NOS sheet metal and gaps, 442-specific grille, stainless-trimmed T3s headlights and a NOS bumper. Behind that grille, a W25 Outside Air Induction Hood stretches black stripes between polished hood locks, stainless-trimmed glass and a tight black top. Polished door handles join color-keyed sport mirrors to perfectly complement NOS marker lamps. Car sits on one year only, highly desired, all chrome wheels and period correct Goodyear RWL tires flanked by “442” fender scripts. At the back of the car, a pinstriped decklid hangs a fourth “442” emblem above “sweet sounding” trumpeted exhaust tips and a second NOS bumper.


NUMBERS-MATCHING POWER

Under the OAI Hood you will find 455 cubic inches of original Rocket V8, with the correct 396021F block casting number over a matching 194429 VIN that was professionally rebuilt at the time of the car's meticulous restoration. Also you'll find a correct rebuilt carburetor, distributor and open-face alternator. Twist the key. Listen to that breathing 455 ci beast (audio available) as correct intakes transport air to the professionally rebuilt numbers correct carburetor, then exhaling through the Gardner exhaust system dual pipes with those beautiful trumpet tips coming out the bumper. That amazing throaty, 70's sound comes courtesy of Speed Pro pistons with black friction coating on the skirts, Sig Erson street fighter cam, Cloyes Double roller timing chain and gear set, and a Melling m22 oil pump resulting in a 9.5:1 compression ratio. Naturally, the heads were redone with all new valves, valve springs and rocker arms/pivots. Connecting rod bolts and nuts are high strength chrome moly ARP. All supplying power to the 3:23 posi-rear end.

CLEAN AND CRISP

This convertible's hot big block fronts a correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed, which sends power to a reliable 10-bolt axle that hides a posi-traction differential and stout, 3.23 gears under a cool W27 inspection cover. That smooth driveline rides a familiar heavy-duty suspension, which, along with the car's drivetrain, was fully rebuilt during the body-off reboot. Solid stops are provided by correct power front disc and rear drum brakes. Turns come courtesy of factory power steering. At the center of the floors, a choice Gardner exhaust system funnels spent gases through throaty mufflers. Everything rolls on all chrome Oldsmobile Super Stock I's, which spin G70-14 Goodyear tires around NOS rocket-branded center caps.

SIENNA SCENE

Inside this impressive classic you will find a correct Sienna interior that, in the realm of performance-focused muscle cars, is classy, upscale and complements the Bittersweet exterior. At the center of the cockpit, stainless-trimmed seats prop pliable Legendary Auto vinyl on fade-free Legendary Auto carpet. Between those thrones, a correct console frames a wood-trimmed shifter. In front of that island, a wood-trimmed dash hangs reconditioned requisite Tic-Toc Tach Rally Pack gauges and the correct AM/FM stereo radio. The rare NOS Sport Steering Wheel is icing on the cake.

Both desirable and exclusive, high class Oldsmobile brutes occupy a unique corner of the collector car hobby. If you are looking for an honest, unrelentingly cool classic that will turn heads wherever you go, it's hard to beat this striking 442. So, what are you waiting for? Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com and step up to a national award winner!

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Authentic 442 convertible that earned First Place at the 2019 Oldsmobile Club of America Nationals
* A true barn find with 89,000 original miles before nut and bolt restoration.
* The beneficiary a professional restoration that was supervised by a national level Oldsmobile judge
* Original 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 built to 9.5 to 1 compression
* Correct Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmission
* Correct 10-bolt rear axle with a posi-traction differential and 3.23 gears
* Factory power steering
* Factory power front disc and rear drum brakes
* Correct Sienna interior with vinyl and carpet by Legendary Auto
* Correct 1971-exclusive Bittersweet Iridescent paint with a Black top
* Correct heavy-duty suspension with 14-inch highly coveted all chrome Super Stock I wheels
* Original Broadcast Card
* Additional documents from the car's original owner including owner's title from 1971
* Extensive restoration photos, receipts and audio available
* All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection
* We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world"

$299.00 Dealer Administrative Charge is not included in advertised price. All prices and offers are before state, city and county tax, tag, title and license fees. Out of state buyers are responsible for all state, county, city taxes and fees, as well as title/registration fees in the state that the vehicle will be registered. Dealer not responsible for errors and omissions; all offers subject to change without notice, please confirm listings with dealer.

Please note: Your vehicle may require Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) verification and/or safety and emissions inspections to transfer ownership and register the Vehicle in the declared State of residence. In most States, such requirements are dependent on the age of the vehicle which varies State by State. We recommend as part of the buying process that you check with your local DMV office to ensure compliance with your declared State of residence’s titling and registration requirements.