71 442 W30 4 Speed With Paperwork Ram Air #'s Matching Block Included on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:79000 Color: bittersweet

Location:

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:455 4 barrel

Year: 1971
Drive Type: 4 speed
Make: Oldsmobile
Mileage: 79,000
Model: 442
Exterior Color: bittersweet
Trim: W30 Ram air

Condition: Used: A 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. ...

This is a real W30 4 speed car that sat for many years in Kentucky. Runs and drives very nicely. We have driven it 8 thousand miles since the frame off restoration. It still has the original numbers matching engine block, but is not in the car now but is included , the original VIN stamped frame without any damage, also an original sheet I found under the seat that shows the W30 option and the body number. The engine is a strong running 69 455 with E heads that is completely rebuilt with forged pistons, the W30 aluminum 455 intake is on the engine now. Some of the options include the Original GM ram air hood, original air cleaner assembly, original red inner fenders, tic toc tach, bucket seats, non power disc brakes.The transmission is a Muncie wide ratio with a new Hurst 71 442 shifter. The rear end is a 1971 positraction that is quiet and has been gone through as well.

It is not an unmolested body, it has had some work on the shell with some panels replaced. If you are looking for a never rusted unaltered car, you will need to keep looking. It has been restored to a driver quality condition, not a museum car. The body is very straight and has been painted the original bittersweet color with PPG basecoat clearcoat.

The interior is all new Legendary panels, headliner and vinyl, it also has new bumpers. The floor is very nice as well as the trunk. This is not a bondo buggy. It is very sound and has held up very well with all the miles we put on it.

When I got it it had the original motor still in it but was blown and the original H heads were long gone. The original carb, distributor, 4 speed and rear end have been lost in years past but these things can be found elsewhere if you want them.

Plan on seeing a car that has some minor scratches and flaws. Some of the trim pieces aren't perfect as well as various items under the hood such as the paint on the master cylinder and power steering unit etc, the original grilles are showing some wear and should be replaced if you want a perfect look. The rim paint isn't perfect and the tires and caps aren't perfect either. I was going to put chrome ss1 wheels on it eventually. The red inner fenders are 42 years old and show some age but I like a little patina on a real muscle car. It has a Holley 4 bbl carb on it now, original exhaust manifolds, new 2.5 in. aluminized exhaust with Dyno Max super turbos. The radio and tach are currently not working.

The picture of the paperwork is of the original document and NOT A FAKE OR COPY. The vin numbers on the block are small and hard to read but it can be read through the imperfections. It is NOT A RESTAMP. The block looks usable and doesn't have a ridge or damage.

To take this car to the next level it would need the suspension parts restored again, Dash detailed better, New wheels and tires, Please call with questions. I can send videos of it running and driving. I will be adding more pics soon or I can send some to you.

The next owner can take this car to a higher level of restoration without losing any money or drive it as it is and have some fun with your investment.

Oldsmobile 442 for Sale

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