LOT 313

1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Convertible Chassis no. 3386677M185484

Sold for US$72,800 inc. premium

Lot 313

Documented and highly optioned 442 with 4-speed and factory air conditioning
1967 OLDSMOBILE 4-4-2 Convertible

Collectors' Motorcars and Automobilia Auction|11 October 2020, 13:00 EDT|Philadelphia, Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Convertible
Chassis no. 3386677M185484

400ci OHV V8 Engine
Single 4-Barrel Carburetor
350bhp at 5,000rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Hydraulic Drum Brakes

*C60 Four-Season air conditioning
*M20 4-Speed M20 manual transmission
*Frame off restoration to original specification
*Numbers matching – Documented with original window sticker

THE OLDSMOBILE 4-4-2

Although the Oldsmobiles of the 1950s and 1960s had powerful engines, they were big and heavy cars primarily sold to successful middle-class families that needed a solid driver. That all changed in 1964 with the introduction of the 4-4-2 package for the F-85 Cutlass. The new 4-4-2 offered serious performance and with that, Oldsmobile saw entry into the muscle car wars. New sheet metal came in 1966 and again in 1968. Finally, the sleek 4-4-2 had the looks to match its very credible performance. The new body was carried over into 1969 with only minor changes. Under the hood, one could pick among the base 400ci V-8, or the massive 455ci powerhouse. Even more ponies were on tap with the W-30 and Hurst packages.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

This stunning 1967 Oldsmobile code-L78 442 convertible is truly an outstanding specimen. The car sports an extensive list of highly sought after and incredibly rare options. The combination of the M20 fully synchronized, wide ratio 4-speed transmission with the seldom seen C60 four-season air conditioning, a $343.20 option, is nearly impossible to find in a 442 convertible. Among the many other options ticked were the N40 roto-matic power steering, J50 pedal-ease power brakes, P05 super stock wheels, D55 sports console, and a G80 anti-spin rear axle.

Documented with its original window sticker, this numbers matching 442 was more than a worthy candidate for a frame-off restoration and was sent to the experts at Thornton Autoworks. The results of the nut-and-bolt restoration are incredible and must be seen to appreciate the quality of the work performed. With its incredible specification and outstanding restoration, this is one of the best examples extant. If you have ever considered adding a 1967 442 convertible to your stable, this numbers matching 4-speed with air conditioning is the one to grab.

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