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LOT 188

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible Chassis no. 342670E160713

Sold for US$53,760 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 188

Offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection
1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
Chassis no. 342670E160713


Pat Musi Racing Big Block OHV V8 Engine
Holley Fuel Injection
Est. 500bhp
3-Speed TH400 Automatic Transmission
Independent Front Suspension, Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Formerly part of the Holley Performance Fleet
*Built to showcase Holley Performance's new fuel injection
*Pat Musi-built big block
*TH400 Automatic transmission
*Vintage Air A/C, Behr brakes, Griffen alloy radiator
*Extensively documented ownership history from new
*Part of the Golden State Muscle Car Collection since 2005
*Accompanying original tank sticker
*A fabulous, tastefully modified Oldsmobile, built for touring enjoyment



THE CAR OFFERED

Since the mid-1960s, Oldsmobile's take on the muscle car came in the form of the intermediate-sized 4-4-2. In 1964, Olds was locked in competition with Pontiac and were eager to enhance their image, so they boosted the popular Cutlass with a warmed-over 330ci V8, heavy duty suspension, dual-exhaust, and a four-speed Muncie gearbox. Through the years, the 4-4-2 (or '442') grew in size, displacement, and power to become a major player in the muscle car wars.

This 1970 Olds 442 Convertible from the Golden State Muscle Collection has been extensively restored and comprehensively modified in the 'pro-touring' style. According to the consignors, this car was built for Holley, and used in their Holley Performance Fleet to promote their then-new electronic fuel injection system, which is featured on a Pat Musi-built big block. Standard displacement for the '70 442 was 455 cubic inches, and while documentation does not reveal the exact specs of this engine, it undoubtedly makes considerably more grunt than the standard car. It features Holley fuel injection, of course, and sends power rearward through an updated TH400 automatic transmission.

Well-appointed for touring, this Olds features an updated Custom Autosound stereo with trunk-mounted CD changer, Vintage Air air-conditioning system, a Griffin alloy radiator, four-wheel disc brakes, and stainless exhaust. Exterior modifications are tastefully understated, the red body accented with factory-style black stripes and staggered Halibrand billet wheels. Retaining its original character, but boasting massive performance and improved refinement, this unique Oldsmobile 442 is the perfect machine to drop the top and chew up the miles with ease.

Saleroom notices

The lot represented in the printed catalog is lot 187, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Hardtop Coupe

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