This Oldsmobile 442 got away, but there are more like it here.

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Hardtop W-30

Bid to $73,500 on 12/22/23

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop coupe is a W-30 example that underwent a refurbishment in the 2010s before it was purchased by the seller in 2017. The car is finished in Aspen Green over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a 455ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, 14″ Rallye wheels, a black vinyl top, air conditioning, a Hurst dual-gate shifter, a push-button AM radio, and woodgrain interior accents. This 442 W-30 is offered with a broadcast sheet, refurbishment photos and records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

Finished from the factory in Aspen Green (45), the car was placed on a rotisserie, stripped to bare metal, and repainted in its factory color during the 2010s refurbishment. The W-30 package added a fiberglass dual-scoop hood secured with pins and accented by black stripes. Additional equipment includes a black vinyl roof, red inner fender wells, sports-styled mirrors, black side stripes, “442” and “W-30” badging, and dual exhaust outlets with trumpet-style finishers.

The 14″ Rallye wheels wear Oldsmobile center caps and are mounted with 225/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. A matching spare wheel with a Goodyear Polyglas tire is stowed in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering, and stopping power is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with a color-coordinated headliner, dashboard, center console, door panels, and carpets. Simulated woodgrain trim accents the dash and door panels, and appointments include air conditioning, a push-button AM radio, a Hurst dual gate shifter, and a locking center console storage bin. A split seam on the front passenger headrest can be seen in the gallery.

The four-spoke steering wheel frames a 120-mph speedometer, a combination gauge, and a tachometer with an inset clock. The five-digit odometer shows less than 55k miles, approximately 500 of which were added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

The 455ci V8 was factory-rated at 370 horsepower in W-30 trim and features a Rochester four-barrel carburetor and a ram-air induction system.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.

The underhood trim tag decodes as follows:

ST70 34487 – 1970 442 hardtop coupe
LAN 284633 – Lancing, Michigan assembly, production sequence number
TR Z932 – Green vinyl upholstery
PNT 45 – Aspen Green paint
11A – First week in November build date

A collection of photos taken before and during the refurbishment can be seen in the gallery.

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Auction Result

High Bid	USD $73,500 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended	December 22, 2023 at 2:37PM PT
Bids	54

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