1970 Oldsmobile 442...low Mileage Barn Find on 2040-cars
Bangor, Pennsylvania, United States
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1970 Olds 442 (real 442 per VIN)... Barn find with only 58,000 miles (believed original). Car was Ziebarted years ago which probably accounts for the lack of rust. The only significant rust is the bottom of the front left fender, which is not original to the car, so apparently there was a fender bender at some point in the past. The frame is scurvy looking because the Ziebart is peeling off in areas, but the frame itself and the body looks solid.. The drivetrain looks original to me, although I didn't check for serial numbers/stampings. The car starts up and runs fine, brakes are good, and the trans shifts fine. The exhaust is old and will need replacement. The tires look OK but are old and should probably be replaced. The car needs a repaint...frankly I'd change the color to dark green, which looks awesome with white stripes. The vinyl top is in nice shape but there are some bubbles so it should be removed or replaced when the car is painted. The glass looks good to me. The dashpad and interior panels are nice...the seats need new covers. The bumpers are straight, but rusted. The car does not have the rallye dash....in fact it's pretty much a stripper....auto on the column, PS, PB, AM radio (doesn't work). NOTE: I purchased a repro ram air hood (hood only) that is available at EXTRA cost of $ 900. I also purchased a repro rear bumper that is available at EXTRA cost of $ 300. I can bolt these items to the car for shipment purposes. Issues...the car needs restoration...it looks pretty sad at the moment...but is a very solid, original car. The gas gage works when it feels like it, the car has a mild vibration at 60 mph (probably tires), and the rear has a noise which increases with speed (tires ? bearings ?). The car is for sale locally so I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.
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