FS: 1970 Olds 442 W-30, with 18,324 orig miles - Page 2

**csx289** · #11 10-25-2005, 10:27 AM

Very sorry to hear the circumstances behind the sale. I figured there had to be a good reason for it. My father is in a similar predicament, he was diagnosed with cancer after he retired and during the "waiting period" with his new insurance. Needless to say, it has not been cheap or enjoyable, but where there is a will there is a way. I'd trade all of my cars if it came down to flesh and blood vs. gas tires and oil.

Again, your family should be proud of the preservation they did with the W30. I have a similar car, 23k mile black 4 speed car I purchased from the 2nd owner. It is really special to find a car somebody obviously loved. They are only original once!

I wish your father luck as well as luck in finding a buyer. At a price many times the accepted value it will not be easy, but it sounds like he doesn't really want to let go - which I understand completely! After all the years and care that W30 likely feels like family to you.

Hey, if you get the 350k please let us know!

Best to you and your Dad-
Colin

BigG · #12 10-25-2005, 05:32 PM

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**Charley Lillard** · #14 10-25-2005, 05:47 PM

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**TimG** · #15 10-25-2005, 05:48 PM

Thank you for posting this car. I'm a 442 fan and my mom purchased one new in 1972 when I was a kid. Not nearly the car yours is, but great memories for me. I kept reading your write-up thinking what the price may be at the end. I was putting together some numbers on what I could swing for the car. I can sell the house and do it if a family of four can live in it........

**eilig** · #16 10-25-2005, 05:58 PM

Thanks guys -- obviously I'm new to this forum. But already hugely impressed with the quality of individuals I'm finding here. Even though it is difficult circumstances that brought me here, looking forward to being a member well into the future!

Stuart Adams · #17 10-25-2005, 06:55 PM

Awesome, that's great. Great people here, and if you want accurate info - this be da place. I really hope everything goes well at home. Cool car by the way.

DaJudge · #18 10-25-2005, 06:59 PM

No that car sits just about perfectly, we are just used to seeing restored cars with 4 x 4 springs.

BigG · #19 10-25-2005, 07:18 PM

I actually eas answering csx289 by mistake I responded to bowtie and no I do not actually think I can sell my car here, I feel bad about his ailing father as I have just recently lost mine . If he really wants to help out he has to come out of the clouds and put a real price on this car. If any of you really care in the least you might let him know reality

**csx289** · #20 10-25-2005, 07:19 PM

I agree - it sits like it should! See attached pic of my 23k mile untouched car.

I always have found the Oldsmobiles to sit higher in back than in front, and the Pontiacs to sit a little lower in back than in front. Anybody else have any thoughts on this? Is a Pontiac motor lighter than an Olds 455 ?

I really wish somebody would make springs that are true OE spec... I am sick of cutting coils and otherwise manipulating supposedly "perfect o.e. spec" springs! Stance is everything!!

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