1965 Olds 442 Clone on 2040-cars
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This is an Oldsmobile 442 clone that I bought a few years ago. I farm and do not have the time to drive it much and that is the only reason I'm selling. It is mechanically great with newer brakes, tires, exhaust and power brakes. I would not hesitate to drive it anywhere. I have the vent chrome for the year quarters but never put them on. The top is just a few years old and works fine. The exhaust is very throaty and turns heads. You can not drive through town without turning heads and getting a thumbs up. The seats are good as well as the carpet. The chrome has some pitting and well as a few minor paint chips that have been touched up. The trunk floor was repaired sometime before I got it. The pictures are right after I took it out from the shed and rinsed it off. I did not have time to dust off or vacuum the interior so the pics are not doing it justice. Having set for 6 months it started right up. We drove it about 15 miles and everything is just as well as when we put in storage for winter. A $500 deposit is due immediately thru paypal at the end of the auction with the balance due within 3 days either in cash ,cashiers check or regular check. The car can not leave until whatever funds have properly cleared. If you wish to come see before bidding please do so. I'm telling things as I see them but the car is sold as-is. The vehicle is for sale locally so I reserve the option to end the auction early. Thanks for your interest. |
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