1968 Olds 442 Convertible

Year:	1968
Make:	Oldsmobile
Model:	442 Convertible
Price:	$39,900

Description:

Here at the Classic Car Center we pride ourselves on offering top quality classic cars to our customers; however periodically one comes in that is a cut above the others. That is how we would describe this 1968 Olds 442 convertible—a cut above even the nicest 442s. Having traveled less than 11,000 miles since restoration, this car is a strong and reliable performer. Recently sold at Barrett- Jackson in Palm, this 442 combines extremely nice cosmetics with a muscle car that is a pleasure to drive: tame until you ask for power and then blindingly quick!

Impeccably finished in Provincial White with the black Rally Paint Stripe and no nicks, dings or dents, this car stands up to the closest inspection. The interior picks up the exterior color scheme and is finished in black. Likewise, the almost new top with a glass window is also black. The dash actuated power top works properly and quickly. All in all, this is one very classy 442.

Under the hood is a 400 cubic inch V8 with a force-air induction system but this is NOT a W-30 car. The engine is mated to the turbo 400 hydra-matic transmission with a console-mounted shifter and an anti-spin rear axle. The engine and transmission were rebuilt during restoration and both operate as they should.

Options on the car include:

• A force-air induction system
• Turbo hydra-matic transmission
• Ultra-high voltage ignition
• Anti-spin rear axle
• Heavy duty performance axle package
• Superlift rear shock absorbers
• Heavy duty radiator
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Power antenna
• AM-FM radio
• Stereo tape player (needs servicing)
• Tic-Toc-Tac

This 442 convertible is a California-built, Arizona-kept, rust free car that has been well-cared for and nicely restored. The engine runs perfectly and the transmission shifts smoothly, making the car a joy to drive. And just as the drive train brings this car quickly off the line, the brakes are equally impressive in bringing it to a straight stop. This is an exceptionally tight convertible, with no rattles, thumps or squeaks.

All of the safety equipment (lights, wipers, horn, turn signals) work properly and the car has four almost-new P225/70/14 BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires mounted on Olds super stock wheels. One has to look for imperfections that other than on a show car are present in every vehicle. This 442 has a couple of separations in the steering wheel rim, the door and interior quarter panels are original and in good but not perfect condition, and it has been too warm to know whether the heater is functioning properly, although the fan will probably need servicing.

This is a car that is ready to go where you wish in style, comfort and speed. If you are a 442 collector or just always wanted one of these high-performance cars, look no further than this Barrett-Jackson beauty—you are unlikely to find one better.