Oldsmobile 442

1969 Oldsmobile 442
2 Door Hardtop Coupe
Numbers matching- Original
History/Background
For sale is a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 2 door hardtop coupe being sold by a collector who has owned this immaculate car since 1983. It is a numbers matching, all original car with just over 72,700 miles. Other features include bucket seats, power steering and brakes, air conditioning, automatic transmission with the factory floor console and rally wheels. There were less than 20,000 two door hardtop coupes made in 1969. This gentleman has been a serious car collector for over 60 years and is downsizing his inventory. All his vehicles are garage kept, rarely exposed to weather elements and maintained impeccably. This car is not a show car but one of the better, original and clean 442's you will find.
Body & Paint
The car was repainted 19 years ago but is still stunning in appearance. It was done in the same original Aztec Gold paint with the solid black pin stripes and trim. It has a black vinyl top that is original and in excellent condition. To the best of our knowledge, the car has never been hit or in an accident. The alignment and fit for all fenders, doors, hood and trunk lid is precise and consistent.

Chrome & Trim
All of the chrome and trim are original and in good condition. There is some small pitting of rust on the front bumper that will require attention.

Interior
The interior is all original and in excellent condition except the bucket seats that have been reupholstered to original specifications. Headliner is original and in excellent condition. It does have the optional factory installed console with floor shifter. The car does have air conditioning but is not working. The radio is an aftermarket AM/FM stereo with an 8 track tape system and external under dash mounted speakers. The only blemish is the rear window back seat trunk lid cover that will need to be replaced.

Dash
All original except for the radio which is an 8 track aftermarket. All instrumentation is functional and in working condition. Gauges, lights, heating and air controls are all original and operational. Tilt wheel works great.

Glass
All of the glass looks to be original with the correct logos and date codes. The windshield is in good condition. No wiper marks or scratches. The manual side windows roll down and up easy without any problems.

Wheels & Tires:
Car has the optional factory rally wheels that are in very good condition. The tires are standard with less than 7,500 miles.

Trunk Compartment:
The trunk is very solid with no patches or repairs. It has the correct rubber trunk mats and trunk splatter paint. The factory jack and jacking tools are all there.

Chassis - Frame & Undercarriage:
The undercarriage is clean and very solid. No visible rust problems or weak areas. Please check the photos of the undercarriage that tells you a lot about the car and its integrity. The car has benefited from being garage kept for most of its life.

Drive Train:
Again, this is a numbers matching 442 complete engine and drive train with the following specifications:
Motor: 400cu in, 4bbl-rochester carb, 10.50 CR, 350 hp@4800 (325 hp@4600 w/AT), 440torque@3200. Original, never rebuilt. Runs and sounds extremely great. Other than routine maintenance, motor has not been touched.
Transmission: TH-400 with optional console and floor shifter.
Shifts with authority and precision.
Rear End: 3.23 ratio that was standard with air conditioning.

Suspension:
Stock suspension in the front and rear. The car sits and rides great. The vehicle does have power steering. The car drives and rides extremely well and handles with authority.

Exhaust:
Dual exhaust in good condition. No leaks or rust. Car really sounds great!!

Inspection:
It cannot be emphasized enough that we encourage inspections prior to purchase to insure the vehicle is as described and void of any issues. It is extremely important to the seller that this vehicle is sold within the guidelines of the reported condition outlined previously. THIS IS NOT A SHOW CAR AND IS NOT BEING SOLD AS SUCH.
Asking $22,000. Well within major price guide numbers currently available.
Sorry NO TRADES!