1 of 659 442 W30 L77 Ram Air 455 V8 3 Speed Automatic PS

Make:	Oldsmobile
Model:	442
SubModel:	W30
Type:	Other
Doors:	2
Year:	1972
Mileage:	40,699
Color:	Orange
Transmission:	Automatic
Interior color:	Brown
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W30 1 of 659 442 W30 L77 Ram Air 455 V8 3 Speed Automatic PS Year: 1972 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Orange Mileage: 40699 Transmission type: 3 Speed Automatic Engine: 455 V8 Interior color: Brown Vehicle info SUMMARYPartial restoration / Largely original1 of 659 442 W-30 coupes produced for the 1972 model year455 cubic inch Rocket V8Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed automatic transmissionFactory power steeringFactory power front disc and rear drum brakesCorrect FE2 suspensionCorrect Flame Orange paintCorrect Saddle interiorSo. you're looking for some largely original GM muscle that you can enjoy and build a little equity in. Your first thought is to click through our inventory of second generation Chevelles but. restoration-fresh Super Sports easily breach six figures. Then. your mind migrates to team Chevelle's flamboyant cousin: the Pontiac GTO. Problem is. the second generation GTO. with all its stripes and bolt-ons. is just a tad over-the-top. Frustrated. you think: "there's always Buick. but good luck finding a good one". And then you remember the humble outfit known as Oldsmobile. GM's technology division definitely created some of the nastiest stoplight warriors ever unleashed on American roads. And this mildly restored 442 W-30 is a prime example of their 'bar brawler in a tuxedo' philosophy. Featuring a 455 cubic inch Rocket V8. a correct 3-speed transmission and flashy looks that swap '70s glam for middle-of-the-road sophistication. it's a car that's nice enough to covet but not so pristine you'll be afraid to hit the road. If you're in the market for a great alternative to GM's traditional stars. there are few cooler cars than this vivid Oldsmobile hardtop!BODYWORK/TRIMAssembled in Lansing. Michigan during the fourth week of September. 1971. this awesome Oldsmobile is 1 of only 659 442 W-30 coupes produced for the 1972 model year. Impeccably maintained. the car has never undergone a complete. frame-off restoration; instead attributing its great aesthetics to the help of as-needed refurbishing. Today. almost 43 years after rolling out of the showroom. it's a head turning muscle car that intimidates like a cruise missile and shines like the family's best gold. And yes. that IS a correct combination of metallic Flame Orange and deep Ebony Black you're currently admiring. Like all second generation A-bodies. the 442 continued to get better year after year. It's clean and modernist lines were no doubt a play on its parent division's engineering leadership within the GM hierarchy. and the resulting design continues to weather exceptionally well. At the front of the car. a black-trimmed grille hangs an orange "442" emblem between halogen headlights. a classy rocket logo and a bright chrome bumper that's complete with clear parking lamps. At the top of that grille. a fiberglass ram air hood leads the eye past twisting locks to clean glass that's framed in straight stainless and capped by correct vinyl. At the sides of that hood. traditional GM handles and accessory door guards perfectly complement dent-free wheel rings. body-matched sport mirrors and a combination of "442" and "W-30" fender emblems. And at the back of the car. a smooth decklid hangs a satin "442" emblem between a large spoiler. stainless exhaust tips and broad chrome bumper that's' complete with silver-trimmed taillights. ENGINETwist the lanyards and you'll find a correct. 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 that centers a familiar 396021F casting number over a matching partial VIN. Stomp the throttle and a big 4-barrel carburetor mixes juice from leak-free fuel lines with wind from a correct. low-restriction air cleaner. and shoves it in to a high performance intake. Behind that intake. a traditional points distributor feeds fire through proven Packard TV R Suppression Cables. which snake around correct "GA" heads and stamped and painted valve covers. Below those covers. cast iron exhaust manifolds shoot charred dinosaurs into big. true-dual pipes. Aesthetically. the car's Satin Black fenders and Metallic Blue block look fantastic against its Flame Orange paint. The stout mill is all day reliable. spinning massive torque from one of the largest and most powerful valvetrains ever created. And the entire set up flat out rocks. from its vintage decals and color-keyed intake springs all the way to its Delco Moraine brake booster and correctly shrouded radiator. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONThe bottom of this largely original 442 shows no signs of terminal wear or question-inducing battle scars. Behind the wicked 455. a stout Turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed. which wears a correct "72-OW" assembly tag. spins power to a tough 10-bolt rear axle that's fitted with a W-27 inspection cover. That drivetrain rides in a correct FE2 suspension that's equipped with better shocks. thicker springs. boxed rear control arms and a standard rear sway bar. Stops are provided by TH400-exclusive power-assisted discs and drums. Turns come courtesy of factory power steering. Spent gases flow through large-diameter. true-dual pipes and great sounding turbo mufflers. At the corners of the car. styled steel wheels spin beefy G70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sports around rocket-branded center caps. And everything. from this Oldsmobile's rust-free floorpans to its tagged driveshaft. appears fully sorted and ready to hit the road. INTERIORInside this old school Olds. you'll find a high quality Saddle interior that appears to be mostly untouched original equipment. At the center of the car. rebuilt bucket and bench seats ride on clean brown carpet that's protected by color-keyed mats. In front of those seats. a warp-free dash hangs familiar 442 wood around correct Rally gauges and a correct AM/FM stereo. At the base of that dash. a full console frames a vintage Hurst shifter. Opposite that console. Saddle door panels are decorated with good-looking stainless. crack-free armrests and more stylish wood trim. In front of the driver. a custom sport steering wheel is centered on a striking rocket horn button. And behind the passengers. a matted trunk hangs aged decklid decals over a correct jack and full-size spare tire. Tired of the same old Chevelles and GTOs you can find anywhere. anytime? Then take a close look at this killer 442! Fully sorted and highly correct. it's a super cool muscle car that's poised to gain value by the year. Whether you're an emphatic Oldsmobile collector. or a serious muscle car fan who wants something that's a little different. this exclusive A-Body is the perfect choice! About this auction & rk motors charlotte Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close . NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. as this would be unfair to the other bidders. so please don't ask! Each and every one of these cars is listed on eBay. but only one sale. on average per month. actually occurs on eBay. If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (781)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. RK Motors takes pride in delivering road-ready cars to our customers. That's why every car we sell comes with the assurance of our Seal of Approval process - a comprehensive inspection performed by our sister company. the RKM Performance Center. From major visual defects to basic functionality issues. our Seal of Approval checklist covers the basics so you can feel confident about your purchase. For international buyers. note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. Gregory can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades. but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade. please send recent. high resolution pictures of the entire car. including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications. facts. figures. history and documentation present with the car. Lastly. give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. If you are a MyClassicGarage user. you can send us an Evaluation file for review. Our MCG virtual garage name is: RK Motors Charlotte. Email information and pictures on your trade directly to Donald Berard. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. Our 60. 00 sqf retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina . We usually have 200-250 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. and. more importantly. see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to our retail showroom in Charlotte. NC. the RKM Performance Center is located in a 40. 00 sqf facility in Mooresville. NC. which is about 20 minutes north of Charlotte in the heart of NASCAR country. We perform complete restorations for classic car collectors worldwide. RKM restored cars have won numerous national awards. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past on our website. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and. our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. For general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. RKM Performance Center Heated paint booth Sanding room Mixing room Sandblasting cabinet Interior shop Metal fabrication shop 10 two post lifts Alignment rack Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 781-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269