1969 Oldsmobile 442

INTRODUCTION: This is a real #s-matching W-30 in its factory colors, one of only 171 W-30 Sport Coupes built, with even fewer equipped with the desirable 4-speed. It has just 41,800 actual miles and has been with the same owner since 1975, who happens to be my wife's cousin, so I've known this car for nearly 40 years. What makes it truly special is its authentic Day 2 modifications, installed during the muscle car era, giving it a genuine 1970s street machine personality that simply can't be replicated. It even has vintage pictures including at the World of Wheels, making this an incredibly rare W-30 with an authentic story to tell. EXTERIOR: Finished in its factory Crimson Red, this W-30 has the authentic look of a true survivor. The door jambs and the hood still wear their original paint, while the exterior was professionally repainted about 30 years ago and still presents very well with a nice shine, showing a few age related imperfections. The stripes on the hood are original and the vintage hand painted pinstripe adds to its genuine Day 2 character. The rare Sport Coupe post body is solid, and the doors close with the reassuring feel of a new car. It retains all of its original glass, including the windshield, along with the original weatherstrips- great evidence of its low mile authenticity. The chrome and trim show very well, while the sparkling Cragar wheels perfectly capture the era. They're wrapped with reproduction Wide Oval tires up front and extra-wide Firestone Parnelli Jones tires in back, giving the car the unmistakable stance of a 1970s street machine. INTERIOR: It is an exceptionally well preserved original that beautifully captures the spirit of the era, complemented by a few tasteful period correct upgrades. The mint condition dash houses the factory Rallye gauges, including the desirable Tic-Toc-Tach, while the odometer reads just 41,791 actual miles. For a true 1970s performance car feel, it features a vintage Craig 8-track player, Craig door speakers, and the iconic Mind Blower rear shelf speakers with chrome grilles. Mounted below the dash is a vintage Stewart-Warner auxiliary gauge cluster, while a Sun Super Tach and matching Sun oil pressure gauge are attached to the steering column. The original steering wheel shows very little wear, the carpet is in excellent condition, and the legendary Hurst 442 shifter rises proudly from the console. The original white seat upholstery and door panels have been beautifully preserved, giving the cabin an authentic, well-cared-for appearance. Overhead, the original headliner, sun visors, and rearview mirror remain in excellent condition, completing a remarkably original and highly nostalgic interior. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood is the car's original born with, VIN #:matching W-30 engine, making it especially desirable to collectors. It retains the correct and highly sought after D cylinder heads, while benefiting from several period performance upgrades. Back in the '70s, the engine was given an additional 150hp including port-matching the heads, installing a radical Crower camshaft, and having the rotating assembly precision balanced. Along with a Torker 455 aluminum intake topped with a dual feed Holley carburetor, and it uses an Accel coil and a set of headers. The engine compartment has also been dressed with classic day-two performance accessories, including M/T finned aluminum valve covers, braided hoses and wire looms, chrome pulleys, a chrome radiator cover, chrome hinges, and a chrome master cylinder cap. It also features remote mounted oil and fuel filters for added convenience. The original red inner fenders with their original air induction holes and scoops were painted with trunk spatter, a custom touch the owner thought looked cool at the time. As a neat period touch, the underside of the hood includes the removable mirror and velour inserts that could be installed at car shows to display the engine compartment. It's old-school cool!