Re: 1970 Olds 442 W-30 convertible four-speed
 

That was a REAL thrill to watch!!! Guy was driving it like to stole it.. Just like we drove them back in the day...

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Lee… That is a beautiful automobile with an interesting history and color combination. The Olds 442 W-30 ragtops were such exceptional looking and all around performing autos. I am looking forward to seeing your car in person at one of the major events soon. I have seen many other W-machines restored by Gary and they have all been top flight! Welcome aboard & wishing you the best! RM

Re: 1970 Olds 442 W-30 convertible four-speed
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Beautiful car Lee ! I love those ragtops. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

I friend of mine saw a W-30, W-27 convertible here in Sweden last year. .... I have a Hemi Challenger and a RAIV in mind. </div></div>

Have you forgotten your COPO already?

The 442 you're referring to is it the same one I have found. I know a 442 W27 coupe too not far form where I live.


Jan

Re: 1970 Olds 442 W-30 convertible four-speed
 

Hi Janne !
No I haven´t forgotten about my COPO, I was just thinking about rare convertibles shipped back to the U.S.
Do you have anything else to tell us about the W-30,W-27 convertible you looked at ? Transmission ? Other options ?

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Good to see you on here Lee!!!!

I wish a set of my Polyglas could have made it onto that car!!!!!!!

Best of luck in Reno and I hope that you can have that car show up to MCACN.

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Lee...Where are you in Ca ?

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: COPO_Anders</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have anything else to tell us about the W-30,W-27 convertible you looked at ? Transmission ? Other options ? </div></div>

I just looked at it briefly a couple of years ago when writing my book. It is under restoration. The guy has the buildsheet somewhere at home, he said he should try to find it...

It has A/C and Auto. The original hood was damaged some time and the insurance company had someone make a new one and it isn't really looking like it should on the underside.
I am not 100% sure on the W27 rear, the whole axle is painted silver. It has been &quot;known&quot; for many years that this car has a Alu-rear.

Except that, the drivetrain is #matching and car is in good shape. I think he would sell if he got a good offer and it could be another one going back to the US. But the exchange rate is bad for us selling.

Jan

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The car made it to the 2011 Oldsmobile Nationals in Reno last week- Received the Best of Class Award and is now in my garage waiting for some owner sorting. It was fun to share the car with my Oldsmobile peers and I hope to make the Muscle Car Nationals in Illinois in November.

Lee

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I will try to figure out how to post a picture

Lee

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LeeP</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I will try to figure out how to post a picture

Lee </div></div>

Go here Lee! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/ubbt...gonew=1#UNREAD