Rare Y74 442 Indianapolis Pace Car Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:82399

Location:

Dallas, Texas, United States

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If you are familiar with Oldsmobile history and 442's you can skip this intro. For everyone else this is an iconic muscle car that is rapidly appreciating but still affordable. A rare car made for Indianapolis 500 Pace car in 1970 with only 260 convertibles were made and I think only about 160 of those were the big block 455 442's , with, dual gate shifter, limited slip differential, big track front and rear anti-sway bars, Indy 500 stripes and decals etc. Thus a very limited production rare car nearly impossible to copy. What is really fabulous about this car is the combination of ride, power, space, reliability, top down fun and cool factor. This is the real deal with all numbers matching (one tag on tranny missing part of tag but date code all there), rest of numbers on engine, rear end, axle all matching correct for Y74 Pace car. There is a picture in the ad summarizing all the VIN numbers.

442's in some respects the "Gentleman's" Muscle.. run with the Chevy's but cool factor and sophistication in the day ! If you drive and inspect this car you will understand why.

We have owned this car for over 15 years and in that time have had everything done to it, impeccably maintained and detailed. Best of our knowledge has always been a Dallas TX no salt no snow car.

Some Features of this 1970 442 Y74 Pace Car

Y74 Pace Car (see plate on cowl under hood on driver side near windshield). Judged in 2006 Oldsmobile Nationals car show at 900 of 1000 points with significant detailing since then so probably a 950 of 1000 point car ?
No corrousion Texas car in excellent shape completely updated in 2006 (bare metal paint, interior, chrome, wheels, mechanicals, AC etc.)
Perfect driving car... rides like a Lexus accelerates like a big block Corvette, seat 5 or 6 like an SUV, put the top down on a nice day and is a sure fire attention getter
Car runs and drives excellent everything works
AC compressor new with R134a charge
Has correct VIN door tag
Matching VIN on engine... don't think engine has ever been out of car.. runs excellent
New convertible top and back glass window
OEM original Ram air system working with rare original fiberglass RAM air dual hood scoops
New trunk mat, complete detailing and painting of trunk as per original specs
Undercarriage of car very nice … detailed... no rust we have ever sen
Original exhaust with trumpet tips. Exhaust is painted we think original... you could update inexpensively with new stainless but worth more as original when judged
Local Dallas TX car as far as we know all its life… Never seen salt roads as far as we know

Basic features of Y74 Pace Car 442 all in his vehicle

455 Big block (as far as we know has never been out of car) #'s matching
Front disc brakes
AC works great, updated with new OEM style comperesor with R134a... most Pace cars did not have AC
AM / FM original Delco radio
Cool original Sport Steering Wheel
Sport wheels color matched to car
OEM new Pace Car Stripes.. solid 3M vinyl from Brothers
Trumpet dual exhaust
Original style 50 series tires… great for car show scoring… not radials. Radials would further improve ride but not needed
New interior
Power steering
Power brakes
OEM Oversized anti-sway bars for high speed track use… gives car great handling and firm feel

Restoration work done

Complete bare metal repaint in correct Oldsmobile Porcelain White paint
Correct OEM Indy 500 Pace Car stripes and emblems new in 2006
All new interior seat covers, carpet
OEM AM / FM radio
Truck detailed with proper splatter spray and OEM trunk mat
Detailing of engine bay, radiator support
Original #’s matching 455 running excellent
All numbers on rear end are correct
Transmission correct with correct numbers.. one part of tranny plate missing but appears to never be out of car
Everything works on car from map lights on rear view mirror to drivetrain

Please call with any questions 214 352 0868 or email for more info

We have owned this car for nearly 12 years … restored, babied, stored in heated and cooled private garage. Have run out of room to store it safely with 2 teenage drivers in family and so letting go for for space ! Come see, ask for more info, drive let us know… great car.

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August 22, 2013

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