71 4 speed aqua W-30 hits 200K

[Canuck]

I have been collecting and Restoring Oldsmobiles since 1973. The 442 was considered a "gentleman's hotrod" just as the Chrysler 300's of the 50's and 60's were considered an "executive" or " bankers hotrod". The typical Olds 442 buyer was a guy in his late to mid 30's who wanted performance and the comfort creatures. My Green 71 w-30 was ordered new by the original owner when he was 53 in 1971. He wanted the creature comforts along with the power and folding top.
I have documented over 100 1971 w-30 Olds and have corresponded with many original owners,the story is pretty consistant. Established people with careers and some spare cash to acquire a muscle car. The Camaro's and Chevelles filled the needs of buyers who were going for sheer performance. Oldmobile was targeted at a different audience. At the curling club in the city where I grew up there were three 442's there on Sunday evenings,owners were a doctor,a financial advisor and a business owner.
I have a deep respect for all the Muscle cars (have owned most of the makes,in 34 years),but The Olds will always be my favourite.

Colin

I have the info on the White car you bought,PM me the info on your other W-30 convert for my records.