70 Olds 442 W-30

[RAIVJudge]

I have a couple myself. What was mention above is correct. Red fender well...F-heads...ect. The big thing on these cars is documentation. The Lansing plant didnt seem to leave many buildsheets in the cars. Usually if you got lucky you found a broadcast card in the interior. See attached. This card noted W-30 and had the fisher body number on it. Just like all musclecars these days the correct parts are expensive so factor that into the price. If this car has no W-30 parts and no buildsheet then your price should reflect that. A complete documented 70 W-30 hardtop, 4 speed needing restoration will run you between 12k-20K depending on condition. No documentation, no W-30 parts deduct at least 50%. My opinion.

[Canuck]

In addition to the previously submitted info the correct trans for 70 will be a Muncie M20 or m21. Standard trans cars are hard to verify as there is no stamped code specific to a w-30. A build card or sheet is a must but are also inconsistant as to location and availalility. Rear ends were unique to W-30, look for a TM (3.42)Standard or TO (3.91) optional or one of the two same gears in a aluninum W27 case. These cars are easy to clone. Get as much info as you car and e-mail me PM if you need further info. A restoration candidate will fetch $12-$20,000 based on completenees and authenticity. Restored ones have reached $70,000 recently.