1969 Oldsmobile 442 for sale $26,995
| 1969 Oldsmobile 442 $26,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $26,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Concord, NC |
| Details: |
This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 convertible combines iconic bodylines with serious speed. Its a real-deal code-4467 convertibleand#44; which makes it rare. And it has been upgraded to a 455 V8and#44; which makes it unbeatable. There are very few designs from this era that could say both sporty and luxury so well. This convertible has all the great dramatic curvesand#44; flared fendersand#44; and a handsome front end that was instantly recognizable as being from GMs rocket division. Its coated in its factory-correct Crimson Red paintand#44; which is the perfect way to highlight this droptops dual sporty/premium image. All the details are correct on this car from the 442 badgingand#44; to the trim line that starts at the headlights and follows the Coke-bottle silhouette all the way to the taillights. And of courseand#44; Oldsmobiles color-matched Rallye wheel package is a must-have for a cool cruiser like this. Beneath the black folding soft top is matching black interior. But this one has been upgraded for comfort and convenience. It starts with later model seatsand#44; including the front buckets that you can now power adjust to make all-day comfortable. You have all the right vintage controls for everything from the heat/defrost to the power convertible top all set in the wood paneling of the premium dashboard. And the radio has even been upgraded to a modern AM/FM digital tuner without losing that factory-like knob appearance. But as comfortable as this Olds isand#44; its also a performance machine. Youre reminded of that with the moment you sit down behind the upgraded Grant three-spoke steering wheeland#44; gaze at the full gauge panel w/tachand#44; and rest your right hand on the floor-mounted shifter jetting from the center console. Olds fans were a bit confused in 69 why GM didnt lift its displacement restrictions and allow the larger 455 cubic-inch V8 in the hot 442. This car rectifies that conundrumand#44; and the extra large Olds big-block is under the hood for a more potent muscle car. The Rocket 455 V8 looks terrific in the engine bay with the chrome valve covers and air grabber. And of courseand#44; we all love to see their hallmark golden block radiating from the engine bay. Plusand#44; theres an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor. This added power fires up with authority and makes a great rumble as it exits out of the dual exhaust (yup...400+ cubic inchesand#44; four-barrel carburetorand#44; and dual exhaust – it lives up to the namesake of the 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2!) As usual with an Oldsmobileand#44; no matter how much power its putting downand#44; it still has the luxury of all-day usability. This comes from features such as the power steering and front disc brakes. And the final upgrade is to a 200R4 four-speed automatic transmission with a highway-friendly overdrive. This is a real-deal Olds 442 that has been nicely invested to make sure it looks good and stays comfortable on the long haul – it even comes with the owners manual. So this is the perfect classic ragtop for the collectors who love to drive their classics. Call now!! |