1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible 4-Speed
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 convertible is a W-30 example that underwent a refurbishment in 2009 and was previously featured on BaT in March 2019. It is powered by a 455ci Rocket V8 linked to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip rear differential, and the car rides on 14″ Super Stock I wheels with reproduction Firestone Wide Oval tires. The exterior is finished in Platinum and features a power-operated black convertible top, a dual exhaust system, and black stripes accenting the ram air hood and bodysides. The cabin is outfitted with an AM/FM radio, an eight-track player, a Hurst shifter, woodgrain trim, and Strato bucket seats trimmed in black vinyl. This 442 W-30 convertible is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in California with a clean Montana title in the name of the owner’s LLC.
The car was ordered in Platinum (14) with a black soft top and stripes on the hood and bodysides, and it underwent a refurbishment reportedly in 2009. Equipment includes a power-operated black convertible top, quad headlights, chrome bumpers, dual side mirrors, “442” badging, and dual exhaust outlets with trumpet-style finishers.
The Super Stock I 14″ wheels are mounted with reproduction Firestone Wide Oval tires. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums.
The Strato bucket seats are upholstered in black vinyl, and woodgrain trim accents the dashboard, center console, and doors. Interior appointments include an AM/FM radio, an eight-track player, a Hurst shifter, and a cabin heater.
The Custom Sport steering wheel fronts Rally Pac instrumentation enclosed in a woodgrain gauge surround. The five-digit odometer shows 2,100 miles. The seller notes that it was reset to zero during the 2009 refurbishment, and total mileage is unknown.
The 455ci V8 features a Rochester four-barrel carburetor, an aluminum intake manifold, and factory ram-air induction, and it was factory-rated at 370 horsepower in W-30 trim.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a Muncie wide-ratio four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential with a W27 cover and 3.42:1 gearing.
Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information:
- Style: 70 34467 – 1970 Oldsmobile 442 convertible
- Body: LAN382668 – Lansing, Michigan, assembly; body number
- Trim:970 – Black vinyl bucket seats
- Paint: 14 B – Platinum with a black soft top
- 03A – First week of March assembly
Video Gallery
Photo Gallery
Bid on This Listing
| Current Bid | USD $57,500 by Scout11 |
| Time Left |
Auction end time will be extended if bids are received in the final 2 minutes. The auction ends 2 minutes after the last bid is received.
|
| Ends On |
Saturday, December 28 at 12:12pm PT
Remind me
|
| Bids | 10 |
| Place Bid | Register to Bid |
Bid Successful
Congratulations! You're the high bidder. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. Good luck!
Are you sure?
Your bid of $ is $ more that the current high bid of $. Are you sure you want to proceed?
Your account isn’t allowed to place bids yet
You did not agree to waive your 14-Day Right to Cancel. Once 14 days have passed since your account’s creation, you will be able to bid and sell on BaT.
Time remaining:
BaT Essentials
- Chassis: 344670M283717
- 2,100 Miles Shown, TMU
- 455ci Rocket V8
- Four-Speed Manual Transmission
- Limited-Slip Differential
- Platinum Silver Paint
- Black Soft Top & Stripes
- Black Vinyl Upholstery
- 14" Super Stock I Wheels
- Power Front Disc Brakes
- Hurst Shifter
- Center Console
- AM/FM Radio
BaT History (2)
GET THE BaT DAILY EMAIL
Your daily digest of everything
happening on the site.
23 Comments
Loading more comments…
Please enable JavaScript to engage in the discussion on this site.
Confirm Your Comment
Did you mean to enter this number as a bid? If so please use the bidding box above.
Error Posting Comment
There was an error posting your comment.