1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible on 2040-cars
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Beautiful Blue 1972 442 convertible. Garage kept and in pristine condition both inside and out. The body is ALL original, no replacement parts. The paint is basically flawless. No rust, scratches, dings or dents. The interior and glass are both original and in really good shape. There is a very small tear in the rear bucket seat. I have attempted to show this in the detail pictures. The motor and drive train are also original. White convertible top, pump and cylinders were all replaced last year. The weatherstripping around the convertible top still needs replacing.
I restored the entire suspension system in 2010. Shocks, springs, ball joints, control arms...etc. Also powder coated the entire front suspension components and performed a 4-wheel alignment at the same time. I have detailed pictures of the suspension restoration if you would like to see them, please e-mail me. The car already had new paint (one re-paint only), bumpers, fuel tank, exhaust, front grill and tires when I purchased it in 2006. Over the years, I have replaced the throttle cable, carburetor, transmission cable, both front and rear transmission seals, water pump, thermostat, battery, fuel pump & filter and starter. This car runs smooth, strong and is simply wonderful to drive. The carburetor I put on is a Holly, the rear lower control arms are Hotchkis. I absolutely love this car. The only reason for selling is due to lack of space and simply not enough time to drive and enjoy it as I should. I have attempted to show any and all imperfections in my photos, if you need any additional pictures or are in question about anything, please ask! Serious inquiry's only please. Car is sold AS IS - no warranties are expressed or implied. I will work with a serious buyer to arrange transport if needed. Any cost associated with transporting vehicle will be the responsibility of the buyer. |
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This Or That: 1980 Oldsmobile 442 vs. 1989 BMW 635CSi [w/poll]
Thu, 09 Oct 2014The last time I roped a coworker into an automotive debate, I lost. Resoundingly, I might add. Still, 2,385 voters chose to cast their lots for the Fiat 500 Abarth, as opposed to 5,273 choosing the Ford Fiesta ST, and so I can rest easy in the knowledge that at least 30 percent of you, dear readers, see things my way. I still like to think we have more fun, too.
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.
How did we come up with such disparate contenders? Simple, really. Seyth and I mutually agreed to choose a car that's currently for sale online. It had to be built and sold in the 1980s, and it had to be a coupe. The price cap was set at $10,000. The fruits of our searching labors will henceforth be disputed, with Seyth on the side of the Germans, and myself arguing in favor of the Rocket Olds. Am I setting myself up for another lopsided loss?
Jay Leno bangs up his own Toronado in GT6
Wed, 11 Dec 2013Ever since Gran Turismo 4, Jay Leno has had at least one of his cars included in the popular racing simulator (starting with the Tank Car), and more of his machines appears in Gran Turismo 6. They include this nose-heavy, front-wheel-drive V8-powered muscle car. Yes, that aptly describes a 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - except Leno's is rear-wheel drive. And it has a Cadillac CTS-V race engine modified to pump out 1,070 horsepower.
For the latest Jay Leno's Garage episode, he takes his real Toronado out for a cruise and then drives the virtual one like he stole it, accruing some body damage along the way. Leno also drives the virtual supercar Mercedes-Benz designed for GT6, the AMG Vision Gran Turismo Concept that debuted at the LA Auto Show, along with the real one, which is a 1:1-scale model. The model is radio-controlled and equipped with a small electric motor, sufficient to move it on and off of auto show floors.
Head below to watch the episode, which includes a few words from GT6 creator Kazunori Yamauchi.
eBay Find of the Day: 1976 GMC Motorhome is a jolly green giant
Wed, 18 Jun 2014If you have a need to relive the 1970s, then here is the vehicle for you. This groovy blast from the past is a 1976 GMC Motorhome currently for auction in Florida on eBay Motors, and it is one green machine - just not in the modern sense.
The seller claims that this beast has had just two owners and has covered a mere 61,308 miles in its decades on the road. It's reportedly never been restored or repainted and comes with all of the necessary books and manuals. A 7.5-liter (455-cubic-inch) Oldsmobile V8 with a three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmission powering the front wheels propels this far-out RV, and the double set of rear wheels out back use a self-leveling air suspension to provide a cushy ride.
The purported low miles and good condition really make this GMC a stand out, though. The exterior combination of lime stripes and beige with just a touch of green is like nothing else on the road today. Plus, the polished bumpers and wheels make it all pop. Inside, it's even better with monochromatic green upholstery and shag carpet. It features everything you'd ever need on a long trip, including a bathroom, kitchenette and lots of seating. The only hint of modernization is an HD TV next to the stove, but its size is a perfect fit for the hole there.