1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible "442" or "Hurst Olds" Clone Make your escape from the ordinary! This Oldsmobile up for auction is the perfect candidate for a 442 convertible recreation, or a tribute to the incredible 1972 Hurst Olds "Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Convertible" at a very affordable price. An aftermarket fiberglass ram-air hood can be purchased for around $500, a whale tail spoiler for about $250, and a cut-out rear bumper for approximately $300. Let's not forget the trumpet exhaust tips for under $100, so for a little over $1,000 you can have those nice new parts to install while the transformation is being done. This convertible has the vented hood like what was ordered on a 442 without the ram-air hood. This is the same hood that came standard on all 442's in 1972, unless it was ordered with the forced air-induction W-25 ram-air hood. I'm a huge 442 fan, so I know all the prices firsthand. I've done many of these conversions, and know how the finished product can be very satisfying and rewarding. All the money invested along the way of the restoration process will only add to the value of this car. These 60's and 70's muscle cars have incredible investment potential, and have been referred to as rolling bank accounts. Remember, When the top goes down, the price goes up! You simply need to own a body to install those easy to obtain parts, and some knowledge of the restoration process. This auction is just in time to buy that muscle car convertible that you have been needing for parts, or if you wanted to have a cool old classic to restore. This Oldsmobile would be great for a parts car, but I never destroy cars that I think can be brought back to their former glory. The restoration or demise of this sweet old classic will be left up to the next owner. I personally feel this rare classic Olds can be made into a very nice car once again. This car came factory with dual sport mirrors with the drivers side being remote controlled. It also has an Olds sport steering wheel. I've included a pair of original used Cutlass Supreme grilles, and a pair of original grilles painted black like on the Hurst Olds model. The body is currently in black primer, but this is an original code 14 Silver Pewter car, and has a black top, and the black bucket seat interior. I think it would look great triple black with white or gold 442 stripes. I'm selling this cool old drop top as needing a complete restoration to be made into a nice car again. With the black interior it makes this car easier to transform into that Hurst Olds that you've always wanted. The convertible top will need to be replaced, but the frame seems to be in good condition. Some vinyl material was put in place on top to keep the rain from entering the interior in case of rain. Basically, everything will need to be gone through on this car. According to the previous owner, this Olds does have the original numbers matching Rocket 350, and I double checked to make sure. He was telling the truth! This is absolutely the numbers matching block that someone started to do some detail work. I checked the casting numbers, and they are 39558, so this is the only block used in 1972. Only 1,025 of these Cutlass Supreme/442 convertible's were made with an automatic transmission in 1972 making this is a very rare and highly sought after model. I doubt there are too many left with the numbers matching engine. I have not heard the engine run, but the prior owner said it did run very well within the past 2 years. He had owned the car since the 1980's, and it was last licensed in 1991 as seen from the rear license plate picture. Yes, The Beer Drinkers Make Better Lovers license plate frame is included. I did put a hot battery in it, and it did turn over strong, but doesn't get any spark. The carburetor is a like new Holley, so it shouldn't be too hard to get this car running. There is a 4-barrel quadrajet carburetor in the trunk that I'm assuming is the original that would need a re-build. I recently purchased this car in a package deal, and I don't have the time to mess with it, or the room as you can see from all the projects in the backround. This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme/442 convertible is a very unique car to have. Whether this model is a real 442 or a Cutlass Supreme converted into a 442 it is still considered to be like a real 442 if it is converted properly. I'll give a little background on the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Cutlass S, and 442 models. Prior to the 1972 model year the vehicle identification numbers in all 442's started out with 344. That was the way to determine whether that specific car was ordered from the dealership with the 442 option. This is easily verified by the OldsFaqs website that anyone can look up online. The 442 could be ordered as a separate model for the last time in 1971. Oldsmobile decided to make the 442 an ordered option starting in 1972. The OldsFaqs website makes the statement that there is no such thing as a fake 442 in 1972. All 1972 442 convertible models started life as a Cutlass Supreme, since the 442 was an ordered option. Whether the car was factory ordered as a 442, or dealer installed, or a private owner installed all the 442 options, they are all considered Cutlass Supreme or Cutlass S bodies. This is why all 1972 442 convertibles have Cutlass Supreme on the glove box door, and all 442 hardtops have just plain Cutlass on the glove box door. Brand new aftermarket 442 grilles are available new, or they appear on eBay as used originals every so often. I saw no signs of this car ever being involved in any major accidents. I believe all the body panels to be original to this car. There is a great set of four P235/70R15 Uniroyal Laredo raised white lettered tires with very nice tread mounted on 15 inch Super Stock II wheels painted in gloss black. All four wheels have the center caps, and the beauty trim rings. There is a 10 bolt rear-end, but I am unsure of the gear ratio. There is a pair of air shocks on the rear suspension that seem to be holding air nicely. The original trunk floor will need some repair, and carries a full size spare with some old school jumper cables. It has the under the hood light, and the trunk light option. There is a full set of wheel opening moldings, and the stainless steel lower rocker cover moldings on both sides. A lot of the chrome is still very usable on this car, or in drivers quality condition. The stainless trunk lip trim is still nice, and the chrome around the back of the top is in very good condition. I believe all the original panels on this car can still be used if someone chose to restore it instead of using it for parts, but the undercarriage will need some work. This convertible was ordered from the factory with the rare air conditioning option. It is not hooked up, but the compressor is included in the trunk. The majority of people didn't order A/C back in the day, since they had the option to put the top down. It is always nice to at least have that option to put the A/C back together if the new owner would like. The original dash pad is in pretty nice shape, and I couldn't find any cracks. It was not all cut up to fit the aftermarket AM/FM Cassette player. Typically these cars were all hacked up back in the day, but somehow this one survived. This is a factory bucket seat console car, but the buckets will need to be recovered, although there are some new black seat covers to use in the meantime. The back seat is in pretty nice condition, and I think many of the interior panels are still very useable. This car has power steering and power disc brakes. The previous owner also said that the mileage is correct. If you take a look a the pictures closely most of the original parts are still there. What you see is exactly what you get! These mostly complete older classics that have survived for over 40 years are becoming harder and harder to find, especially in this color combination. The Nada Classic Car Price Guide currently has the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible listed at $50,715 in high condition, $30,360 in average condition, and $17,710 in low condition. The 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible is listed at $30,015 in high condition, $15,640 in average condition, and $10,810 in the lowest condition with the Rocket 350/180hp-air conditioning options. Whatever this classic convertible sells for in this no reserve auction is a win/win investment. This Oldsmobile is an investment that I believe will continue to rise as these cars have shown to consistently escalate in value. These GM A-Body muscle cars are the finest handling cars I have ever driven. This car is for the guy or girl that always wanted one back in high school, or had one and wants to restore one instead of paying the crazy prices to purchase one already finished. This would be a great father and son project or for the ERA gals of the past, a fun project for the mother and daughter combination that may be mechanically inclined. There is no finer muscle car on the planet in my eyes than the 1970-1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 442, or Hurst Olds convertible. Here is a prime opportunity to acquire your dream car at a nominal price, or to have all the parts to finish a restoration of a 70-72 Cutlass Supreme or 442 that you already have. I try to list everything I can think of when I write a description. If you feel I may have left anything out please ask as many questions as you like. I pride myself in answering every question in explicit detail with the utmost honesty. Please have all of your funds in order prior to placing your bids. The entire amount needs to be paid through PayPal, so you will need a PayPal account. They are very easy to set-up if you don't already have one. This car is being offered at "No Reserve" on a 3-day listing. It will sell to the highest bidder on Monday at 3:00pm Pacific, 5:00pm Central, or 6:00pm Eastern time depending upon your location. Good Luck and Happy Bidding!!!
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