1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. T-top Car. Unrestored, Driver. Very Nice Car. Fast! on 2040-cars
Bristow, Indiana, United States
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. W-42 Code (1 of 3000 442's) Not sure of exact production figures on the T-Top cars in '85. Real 442 not a clone. Loaded with option, gauge cluster, tach, a/c, power disc brakes and so on. Unrestored, original paint and interior car. Factory 442 wheels. Have all original owners books in glovebox as well as Chilton manual. Showing 76,000 miles on odometer. Titles in Indiana show milage as (Exempt) on vehicles 25 years and older. Car is a wonderful driver but is NOT a show car. T-Tops have newer weather stripping and seal up tight. I would drive the car anywhere. Smooth ride and VERY responsive! In 2001 the engine was completely rebuilt. Jones Engine Machine Shop in Owensboro, Ky. did the machine work including valve job, .030 bore cylinders, installed cam bearings, ground crankshaft, magniflux inspection of the block and installed freeze plugs. Have paperwork receipts from Jones Machine Shop. Engine was then reassembled by SPEC Performance in Dale, IN. (Scott Fischer owner). Scott builds high end engines for dirt track racing and is VERY well known in this area. Look him up. Engine is VERY, VERY, VERY STRONG with no smoke, ticks or issues. 200-R4 "OZ" 4 speed automatic transmission shifts STRONG and wonderful as well. Has chrome air cleaner lid and factory dual snorkel air cleaner. Newer Firestone Indy 500 15" tires. Brakes are strong and great. Gauges all work. Power windows work. Heat works nicely with new heater core, wipers and all exterior /interior lighting including courtesy lighting works great. Trunk light works and truck are is excellent. Car can be driven daily. Brand new starter also. Minor issues that may need attention in the future: Valve cover gaskets are starting to leak a little bit. I have included (in the trunk) some chrome covers if you would want to install them with new gaskets. I was going to and never did. Passenger side exhaust donut gasket leaking (no big deal). Being an original paint car there is obviously nothing to hide. Structural steel under the car is rock solid! Trunk pan is rock solid. However the paint is fading on the top portions of the car (hood, trunk lid, roof). Car has some front fender damage from a deer running into it. This put a few dents in the fender as shown. Could probably be fixed relatively easily. There are chips and scratches here and there too as well as some small rust spots just starting to show in a few places. Interior is clean and shows typical ware for an older used car. Carpet has some severe ware patterns and so on. Please feel free to call me anytime with any other specific questions or concerns. I am always here to help. (812)631-9244 Feel free to make an offer. I am open to HONEST offers. Clear, clean Indiana title in hand for easy transaction. Thanks. |
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