1967 Oldsmobile 442 for sale $42,995
| 1967 Oldsmobile 442 $42,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $42,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lutz, FL |
| Details: |
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 convertible was everything you could want. Its big block power wrapped in premium packageand#44; and it only gets better when it has been cared for so well as this fully restored example. This is also quite a rare piece of 60s muscle as only 3and#44;080 442 convertibles were produced in 1967and#44; and around a third of those had a four-speed. The Oldsmobile Cutlass convertible was already a great-looking carand#44; and the 442 package added a touch of aggression to its straight-laced style. In factand#44; this one does it exactly right by adding the chrome Troq Thrust wheels and seriously shiny red paintwork so that everyone know this is classic to keep their eyes on. But beyond the flash appearance is some real substance. For startersand#44; that paint you love so much is the cars factory-correct Spanish Red. The rich luster you can see today is part of a full frame-off restoration performed within the last five years. Thats why the body panels have such an excellent fitand#44; all the proper tri-color 442 badges are in placeand#44; and all the chrome is so bright and pristine. Open the doorand#44; and youll instantly remember what premium looked like in the late 60s. The parchment vinyl interior is pristineand#44; which is nice because its tough to retain the correct intricate stitching on the door panels and the bucket seats. This one has black carpets so you dont have to worry about taking off your shoes before getting inside. The dashboard is one of those great exercises in driver dominance. The big chrome panel houses everything including the heat/defrost controlsand#44; power folding top switchand#44; and original style AM radio – all with enough space to give them each their own zip code. The driver gets a grippy three-spoke steering wheel thats both wafer-thin and sturdy as steel. Beyond that are bigand#44; round gauges filling the instrument panel. But its the center console youll love the most. Thats where the special Hurst shifter and the factory tach are housed. Theres even a full set of auxiliary gauges to remind you how special the motor is and a modern AM/FM CD player neatly tucked away inside the glovebox. Under the hood is exactly what you want to see. This 442 has a monster period correct 455. The engine bay is impressive with its chrome air cleaner and valve covers that compete for shine against the correct golden block. On top of that is an Edelbrock intake and four-barrel carburetor. The power makes a great rumble as it exits out of the dual exhaust . But real 442 fans know part of the original legend includes a the four-speed manualand#44; and so this one has that. As usual with an Oldsmobileand#44; no matter how much power its putting downand#44; it still has all-day usability. This comes from features such as power steeringand#44; front disc brakesand#44; and modern Kumho tires. This cool Olds is an award-ready convertible that has been so well restored and maintainedand#44; youll swear that the original owners manual is not the only survivor. Beautiful to look at and a joy to driveand#44; this fast convertible offers a very appealing package. Call today!!! |
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