Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

After seeing the BJ Auction, it seems like green muscle cars are sort of "in."

I realize a comparison between cars is almost always "apples to oranges," but I think the nearest, best example that directly compares was the green 1969 Camaro Z-28 with 11,000 miles. It sold for $205k ($221k with buyer's commission.)

With all due respect to that car, as I too love Camaros, it is not as rare as this 442. And it was not the ONLY one painted that color -- there were other Z-28's painted that color during that year's production run. I've been working with Jerry Wilson, a noted Olds historian, and thus far he too believes it to be the only W-30 that was special ordered Ming Jade Green.

The 442 W-30 was the high watermark for Oldsmobile -- the most powerful factory Olds ever manufactured. It is the equivalent of a LS-6 Chevelle. I wonder what an all original, factory paint 11,000 mile LS-6 would sell for?

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

NOT AS MUCH THE 27.9 MILE LS6 I HAVE (THAT'S STILL FOR SALE!!)...PICS >> http://community.webshots.com/album/419919698pfGdrq

DAVE

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

I was wondering when this car would come up. Cool ride Dave. I lost track of this car when it supposedly exchanged hands about a year ago for $352K as I recall. Thanks for providing the link to your pictures. What a neat piece of history. What is your asking price? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

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With all due respect to that car, as I too love Camaros, it is not as rare as this 442.

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Very cool 442. But don't forget "Car buying 101". Rare doesn't mean desirable. Even though I'm sure many would love to own that Olds. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

Patrick

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

Colin,
I ran across another '71 442, white with gold stripe, that had a window invoice showing the MA-6 dual plate clutch assembly.

If you ever need one or know someone who does, I have 3 of these units, 2 with course spline discs, one with fine spline discs.
I know what the 427 internal flywheel used with these clutches looks like, and have seen the external flywheel for these, as used with the 454, but have never seen a 455 flywheel. Are they internal or external balanced, do you have a picture of one? Warren

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

Car is now on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayIS...E%3AIT&rd=1

Happy bidding!

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

Serious buyers, now is your chance. It has so far bid up to $130,100, and there are just under 2 days left in the auction. I have lowered the reserve, and may lower it one more time. Any questions let me know, thanks!

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$749,000? Bidder mistake?

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

It was a mistake with the Ebay system. The bidder is in process of getting it corrected... he meant to bid $140,000 and for some reason it jumped all the way to $749,000. In my dreams!

Re: FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles
 

Maybe he's trying to figure out what the reserve is...?