1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible With 455/400-air-conditioning Triple Black! on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:31700 Color: Black /
Black

Location:

Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:455
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:owner

VIN: 3J67M2M201205 Year: 1972
Interior Color: Black
Make: Oldsmobile
Number of Cylinders: 8 cylinder
Model: 442
Trim: Cutlass Supreme 442
Drive Type: 400 turbo automatic
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 31,700
Power Options: tilt, power convertible top, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control
Sub Model: 442
Exterior Color: Black

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is not a show car. I would describe it as a driver. This is a 41 year old car that has been driven and enjoyed. Rock chips and some scratches that have been touched up. beginning rust under the trunk mat in the left rear area of the trunk. Minor bubbles in paint on lower deck lid. Power seat and Cruise are currently non-working."

I bought this car because it was my dream car when I was a kid. My 1st frame-off restoration was a 51 Chevy Pick-up just like Grandpa's, and I was wanting

a muscle car to restore next. I found it in a one car garage 20 miles from my house. It had been driven monthly on short trips to keep everything lubricated, but had not

been cared for the way I felt it deserved. My goal was to make it mechanically safe to drive and cruise until winter, then start a frame-off restoration. 90% of that has been done and I drove it for about 20 miles last night. Tons of power and torque, the 455 matched with the 400 turbo automatic transmission explains why these big block cars are so sought after. I have an opportunity to purchase some property and to do so this car has to go.

This is what I have discovered...keep in mind, I'm not an expert, but I will describe this car to the best of my ability.

VIN# 3J67M2M201205

Decoding the Vin # on google I learned this was a (3) Oldsmobile (J) Cutlass Supreme and a (67) convertible equipped from the factory with the largest (M) 350 engine w/4 barrel carb

and factory dual exhaust. the (2) confirms it is a 1972 and the (M) states that it was built at the Lansing Michigan Plant. The remaining numbers refer to number built.

I learned there were 11,572 Convertibles in 72. The 442 became an "option" in 1972. Black was not a highly ordered color, let alone the highly sought after "triple black"

you see here. I had a couple of friends that own or have owned Cutlass 442's and they confirmed this was a 455/400 by looking at the heads/intake and numbers in various places.

Hard to nail down how very few triple black big block convertibles were actually built!

So...It is not a numbers matching engine and transmission, but it is a very desirable, period correct upgrade. I was also encouraged when I was told that all brackets and mounts are correct

for this 455 motor. The Factory correct compressor for the air conditioning turns freely. I removed the old belt and have not yet installed a new one.

COWL# ST72 34267LAN42 5858

TR 970 19 B PNT I do not know what all this means, but wanted to provide full disclosure. What I do know is this.

(B) indicates a factory BLACK car (970) indicates a convertible with buckets seats (LAN) indicates it was built in Lansing, Michigan

I have installed the following items in the last 90 days and have receipts to suppport. New Water Pump, New Radiator (I still have the original), New hoses and radiator fluids, New power steering box,PS hose and fluids. Also - New brake booster and master cylinder. Brakes and pads were good but front calipers were just replaced. Lastly, oil and filter were just changed.

Interior is original and complete but shows a little wear. A couple of minor tears but nothing glaring. No cracks in the dash and no cutouts for aftermarket items, It does have a modern radio

with speakers that just "float" against the seats.

Convertible top has been replaced with a quality, correct one and new motor installed at the same time.. No boot.

As a driver the trunk pan is fine, as a show car it would need replaced.

Body sheet metal is very straight.

Triple Black 1972 442's Convertibles with factory air and a period correct 455/400 turbo automatic don't come along every day, I'm not some salesman trying to

convince you this is a show car...this is a driver....not a trailer queen. It's a rare combination that when completed, at whatever level...will be a VALUABLE Collectable.

*Clear Title Cash or wire transfer only. I will accept a Bank Cashiers Check ONLY if I go with you to your bank and watch them create the check and verify your funds.

Send your inspectors, or better yet come see it and drive it yourself.

Note my 100% rating so that you may bid with confidence! Serious Buyers Contact me at 816-729-8513

On Sep-19-13 at 05:00:41 PDT, seller added the following information:

I forgot to mention I have a brand new windshield trim set in an unopened box from Year One that will go with the sale of this car.

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