1972$32,775

Oldsmobile 442

December 09, 2014 @ 9:50 am web source 8,108 views 15 pictures SW Parkway, TX
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1972 Oldsmobile W-30 442: American Icon

Numbers matching -- $36,250 OBO

This would have been your father's Oldsmobile -- if your Dad was the COOL dad on the block.

This is a REAL W-30: by 1972, you can tell by the "X" in the VIN. Numbers matching engine (VIN on block matches VIN on cowl). Learn about the W machines, including how to authenticate one, here: http://www.442.com/oldsfaq/ofwmc.htm

There are 93 pictures of the car, including numbers, underside and just about everything else here:

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/chrismalish/slideshow/1972%20Oldsmobile%20W-30%20442?sort=6

Engine: Engine is the original Olds 455 with the VIN stamped on the block matching the VIN in on the cowl. Factory aluminum intake manifold. "GA" heads. Factory high performance W and Z exhaust manifolds. No smoking or leaking. Runs fine, but not scary fast like I think it a W30 ought to be. I am in the process of building a spare Olds 455 with Ka heads (new SRP forged pistons etc.) that I was going to put in the bay so I could beat on it without endangering a numbers matching engine. If you want that, it'll be extra.

Transmission: GM's bullet proof Turbo 400, with aggressive shift kit. Works as it should.

Interior: Nice . Black bench, so your honey can slide all the way over and snuggle. In overall good shape, with the exception of some splits in the front bench. A new cover is reproduced. Original mats. All belts in place. Dash with factory radio (not working). In 1972, the Rally Pac was no longer part of the W30 package and whoever ordered this one did not realize that: it comes with idiot lights and aftermarket gauges.

Body and Paint: Southern car; dry; straight. Very nice underside. Body is believed to be the original sheet metal, and nice. Gaps line up nice; no waves. Door dimple on passenger side. Typical minor stress cracks at cold air intake on OAI hood.

The color is a factory paint code 65 Flame Orange, which looks kind of like Hugger Orange with a tiny of bit of metallic to it. Paint is older repaint, now showing a little wear, but nice overall and completely respectable, roughly on par with the paint on my 2013 Cadillac (factory produced cars do not have show quality paint jobs on them). Might be show winning with a cut and buff.

Wheels and tires: Comes with two sets: the original 14 inch SSIIIs, color coded to body, and these 15 inch SSII with essentially new BFGs, 235/60/R15 fronts, 275/60/R15 backs.

Suspension: New front springs and KYB shocks. Power steering, power disc brakes, all work well. Tight.

Miscellaneous: Why am I selling? To make room for another hot rod..... Can one drive this 442 to ________? It's an old car, so there's no telling and no guarantees. But I drove it from Houston to Austin (three hours in 100 degree weather) and it felt solid, with no problems.

I think you'll like this car, and I want you to be happy having purchased it, because it deserves to be loved and taken care of for many years to come. Also, life is too short and complicated as it is for me to have to deal with an unhappy buyer. So if the car is not as described upon inspection at my premises, there's no risk; keep your money and keep looking for the car that is perfect for you. But I also want room in the garage, and closure, so there are no guarantees of any kind with the car, and once it leaves my premises, there can be no returns. If, after reading all this, and looking at all the pictures on photobucket, you still have questions, call me between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. CDT

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20% under 9k

23% between 18k and 27k

27% between 27k and 36k

21% between 36k and 45k

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* These values are based off the 229 1972 442s that have been posted on this site.

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