1969 Oldsmobile 442

Our Detroit Showroom is proud to offer a show winning, rotisserie restored 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. Originally, this 442 was purchased with intentions of being built as a fair weather cruiser for only the best of days however, once the 442 was stripped down and the original factory VIN stamping was still clearly visible on the frame, it was no question that this beauty was destined to be a concourse show winner. On average, this 442 will score a 990/1000 at a concourse de-elegance show. If fact, it received a score of 996/1000 with 4 points being deducted for tires! This 1969 Olds 442 Convertible really makes you re-think the statement "there is no such thing as a perfect car". This 442 has been pampered and treated like a family member ever since it was re-created into the nicest 442 you have ever laid your eyes on. Out of the factory, this 442 was equipped with Rally Pack gauges, 8-track player (with the original Oldsmobile 8-track in the slot!), Speedminder, Sport Steering Wheel, Power Trunk, 4-Speed and Console and even the Courtesy Light Package. Only 4,295 Oldsmobile 442's were produced in 1969 and very few were 4-speed cars that were this well optioned. In fact, this 442 was a special order executive vehicle which can be identified by the cowl tag which reads "--A" . The complete concourse restoration was completed while the 442 only had 42,700 original miles on the clock. This 442 was built to be shown at a national level and the restoration work was done flawlessly, as judged. The engine is the original, numbers matching 350 horsepower 400cid V8 paired to a 4 Speed Muncie M21 Transmission with a Hurst Shifter. Power gets translated through the posi-trac rear end which is a equipped with a 3.91 gear that is driver friendly at any speed. This beautiful engine bay comes correct with all tags and the powerful 400 V8 hasn't ran long enough to burn the paint off the heads or manifolds! In fact, this 442 has never been bathed or seen water and has only seen 120 miles in the last decade. The 442 has always been professionally stored and looks better than the day it did rolling off the assembly line. The Accent Red paint and Parchment interior really make this beauty a one of one that you will never find again. This 442 is the pinnacle of American craftsmanship of its era and offered almost everything that you could want out of a timeless vehicle. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of automotive history that took the entire industry by storm. If you are in the market for a concourse show winning Convertible that is sure to be appreciated onlookers everywhere, look no further. This gorgeous 442 can be seen in greater detail at www.GatewayClassicCars.com or call to speak with one of our friendly and knowledgeable sales staff at 313-982-3100.