Oldsmobile departed the scene in 2004, but with more than 100 years of history behind it, there are volumes of standout successes to point to. One of those successes is the Oldsmobile 442, which hit the muscle car world with impressive style and power, all wrapped up in a sleek wrapper. First offered as an option package for the Cutlass, the 442 name became a standalone model line in 1968, and now, this prime example from 1970 is headed to auction.
Originally sold through Wisecarver Oldsmobile in Berryville, Virginia, this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible looks pristine thanks to a frame-off restoration. The characteristic dual-snout ram air hood sits above well-polished chrome in the fascia, while dual sport mirrors sit at the shoulder line in the profile. The whole shebang is covered in Sherwood Green paint, which looks fantastic on the 442’s hard lines and creases. The green paint is offset by white accent striping and a white power top.
More white coloring can be found in the cabin space courtesy of the Parchment upholstery treatment for the front bucket seats and rear bench, which is offset by black carpeting and wood trim. An AM/FM radio and clock are included as well.
Under the hood, we find the 1970 Oldsmobile 442’s party piece – a 455 cubic-inch V8 engine, which sends power rearwards via a four-speed manual transmission. Power steering and power brakes help to harness the ‘eight’s prodigious output and torque.
This particular 1970 Oldsmobile 442 also includes the original build sheet, spare tire, and jack, and is offered as one of just 2,933 examples produced for 1970. This particular example shows 31,400 miles on the odometer.
Estimated value is set between $100,000 and $135,000.
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 now heads to the upcoming RM Sotheby’s Palm Beach Auction, slated to take place March 20th through the 21st. Originally scheduled to take place at the Palm Beach International Raceway, RM Sotheby’s has since announced that the event has been transitioned to an Online Only time-based offering via the RM Sotheby’s website.
Subscribe to GM Authority for more Oldsmobile news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
Source: RM Sotheby’s
Comments
Would anyone agree there IS a market for something like this, now? Except no one is willing to build them?
One can imagining the guy on the History channel’s Counting Cars think he can get the car for $900.00 (cash.. in hundred dollar bills).
https://youtu.be/qzBOsbcvOxk …..
Wow, guess no one wants to see a W41 convertible road test..
There is a market for the real thing but not a mass market new car that handles bad, can’t stop and is not as fast as a present Camaro.
I have owned these cars and they are fun play cars. I enjoy them but to buy one new in great numbers to support production no one would buy it.
Even now the Convertibles at Ford and GM are not selling well.
These are great for enthusiast but not for everyone who has moved on with time or just never lived in that era.
If they would sell in 6 figure volumes like they used to everyone would build one.
As it is now they make reproduction Camaros, Mustangs and 55 Chevys now but few people buy them as they are not cheap and most are anything but stock.
Only a Cobra sells well in repo and most are kits and most are anything but stock with a 5.0 V8 and other new parts under it.
Best thing to do is find a original Muscle car that is restored already and let them take the hit and you will have a good car to enjoy at a reasonable price.
Also make a private purchase as big auctions are inflated prices.
I hate to say it but with the virus many of these cars may drop in price and if you can afford to buy one you may have some good opportunities.
They are not convertibles, but Challenger and Charger are as close as this from factory. Selling well, too.
Oldsmobile would have been a better division to keep than Buick ,they had a better loyal following
They did not have enough loyal buyers to save them back in the day. Buick had Billions of loyal fans in China to save them.
Once Olds lost the RWD Cutlass they were dead man walking.