1972 Oldsmobile 442

Gr Auto Gallery likes project cars and this 2 owner, 1972 Olds Cutlass Supreme 442 Convertible is a remarkably complete, straight forward and very solid project for the hobbyist and or professional shop to restore to its original glory. This running and moving example features most of its original componentry including carb intake etc. The car was delivered in Pine Hurst Green and optioned with the 442 trim package consisting of F85 Heavy Duty suspension, Louvered Hood, side stripes and unique fender, hood and grill badging and rally wheels. The original interior features excellent dash with no cracks, excellent steering wheel, and excellent veneer. The original door panels are in good usable condition, the seats need to be redone and new correct seat covers are included with the purchase. The car features is optional and original 455 numbers matching V8, turbo 400 automatic transmission and rear end. It appears that the complete engine and drive train have never been removed from the car. It features its original trim and bumpers including the rear bumper with the exhaust cut outs for the “Trumpets” only available with the 455. Other options include buckets, console, power steering, power brakes, power convertible top (works flawlessly) and Heavy duty radiator. The car retains much of its original sheet metal. The frame, floors and underside componentry remain all original and remarkably solid and usable at any level of restoration.
The 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 455 V8 cars are important in automotive history as it marked the end of the muscle car. At that time, and Oldsmobile was still an Oldsmobile. Even though it shared the same platform of other GM makes, the car was vastly different and higher quality than its GM cousins. This car is a worthy project and investment as 442's remain popular and globally sought after.