1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Unrestored Barn Find Survivor on 2040-cars
Park Ridge, New Jersey, United States
Engine:V8
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Black
Make: Oldsmobile
Interior Color: White
Model: 442
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Base
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 7,064
1966 442 unrestored original with one repaint approximately 20 years ago. I recently had this car shipped to Thorton Motors in Telford Pa quite possibly the foremost authority on these vehicles. I had the following work completed: all 4 wheel cylinders replaced, rear axle seal replaced, a dual master cylinder conversion competed with the correct parts, and power brakes installed. I also had a factory orginal dash pad installed and it looks extremely nice. NO RE-POP stuff!!!! The seats I'm guessing have been redone at some point, although it is possible that they are original as they are in nice shape, the headliner has definitely been replaced and looks excellent, and the door cards I'm guessing are original but in nice shape also. The carpet is very very clean, the seatbelts are in good shape, the odometer reads 7064 miles but I guarantee it is 107,064 miles original. The body itself is in good shape with no signs of any naccidents, body panel replacement, or heavy bondo. There are some small bubbles beginning to form along the lower rockers, and along the upper drip edge,(above the windows), the front bumper needs some attention, it is not damaged but it is peeling and shows surface rust in some spots. The body looks very nice and straight, the black laquer paint still shines very nicely and will for years to come if you take proper care of it. The floors are brilliant underneath, all original, as solid and unmolested as you could ask for. The motor cranks over quickly, responds well to throttle, does not blow and smoke,burn oil or appear to drip. I had Thorton's do a compression test on the motor and the figures are as follows: #1-182 #2-180 #3-200 #4-180 #5-185 #6-180 #7-187 #8-190 it runs strong and pulls nicely. This car is an excellent driver quality car. It is not a restoration, it is an original car, original trim, body, and could easily be a top grade car without spending $50k to do it. The car is painted and upolstered in its factory colors. It was not originally a power brake car, however to have just one master cylinder and no power brakes is just crazy, so I did the sensible thing and completed the safety upgrades. The car is for sale locally and I will end the auction if it does sell locally. I can help with shipping should you need it at your expense. I will answer any questions you have so please ask away. I am not a mechanic, I love cars, I've had too many considering what they have cost me over time, but it's done out of love and addiction right? Thanks
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You might anticipate an over-40-year-old Oldsmobile to pale in comparison to any modern Ferrari, but this wagon has a ton of secrets under its skin thanks to Lingenfelter. First, it packs a supercharged LS3 V8 with a claimed 650 horsepower and a six-speed manual gearbox. That big upgrade in power is further helped with air suspension and massive Wilwood disc brakes. The result is nothing short of deafening, with blaring yelps whenever the driver even nudges the accelerator.
The alternative sounds just as good, albeit in very different way. The Ferrari's 6.3-liter V12 pumps out 651 hp and 504 pound-feet with a part-time all-wheel drive system. While the FF lacks a lot of the hauling ability of the Olds, it makes up for the deficit in handling, luxury, and in many eyes, simply by having the famous prancing horse on the grille.
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My loss in the first round of our This or That series, in which two Autoblog editors pick sides on any given topic and then attempt to explain why the other is completely wrong, didn't stop me from picking another good-natured fight, this time with Senior Editor Seyth Miersma. Last time, our chosen sides were eerily similar in design, albeit quite different in actual execution. This time, our vehicular peculiarities couldn't seemingly fall any further from one another: A 1980 Oldsmobile 442 wouldn't seem to match up in comparison to a 1989 BMW 635CSi.
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