I am looking to sell my 1968 Oldsmobile 442. This car was Canadian built and spend almost all its life in Canada until I bought it about 2 years ago. Oldsmobile fans will know that the GM plant in Canada kept records of all the options that came with the cars out of the factory and that information can (and already has) been pulled for this car and is listed below.
The previous owner saved this car about 4 years ago from rusting away and did everything. I've just had to change a couple fluids and enjoy it.
Cowl Tag
D55 M40V 29
68 34487 05(S)312747
940. 2-1-5. CGG
Vehicle information
Vehicle Identification Number: 3448781111XXX.
Vehicle: 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Floor mats, ool
Trim: 940 - Black Buckets
Paint: G- Willow Gold Metallic
Stripe: C - Provincial White.
Production Plant: Oshawa Ontario Canada
Production Date: January 10, 968
Shipping Date: January 11, 968
Model Number: 34487 - 442 - 2dr holiday coupe
Engine: 400 CID 325 HP 4bbl Rocket V8 (which has been replaced with a 455)
Engine Number: 8243162
Dealer: Ross Wemp Motors Ltd., exdale Ont
Number Produced for sale in Canada (same model number only) 1,070.
Factory Options:
RPO Code Description
AS1 - SEAT BELTS: FRONT SHOULDER HARNESS
A81 - HEAD RESTRAINT - SEATBACK
B32 - MATS: FRONT FLOOR
B33 - MATS: REAR FLOOR
D55 - FRONT COMPARTMENT FLOOR CONSOLE
J52 - BRAKES: FRONT DISC
M40 - TRANSMISSION: 3-SPEED AUTOMATIC (THM 400)
N34 - STEERING WHEEL: CUSTOM SPORT
N40 - POWER STEERING
PW8 - TIRE: F70-14-4 PR - RED STRIPE
U29 - LAMP: COURTESY, NSTRUMENT PANEL
U63 - RADIO: AM PUSHBUTTON
U80 - AUXILIARY SPEAKER REAR
Z49 - MANDATORY CANADIAN BASE EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS
This car was in rough shape when the previous owner bought it. He spent about a year completing fixing the rust (except the under hood frame) followed by a new paint job. The engine in it now is a rebuilt 455 with unknown specs. The original 400 blew a piston in 1972(ish) and was replaced by the factory. The replacement 400 did not have a serial number etched into it so retaining it did not seem worth it. The rear fenders were replaced along with the trunk floor plans. The front disc breaks were rebuilt along with the 4bbl carb. The seat covers were replaced with brand new ones along with the bumpers. The has a TH400 automatic transmission and 3.08 gear ratio. New Magnaflow exhaust.
Pictures of the entire restoration process can be found on the link below. Please review them to see the original condition and how it looks now and to learn more about the car. There is also a little information about the owner history which is nice. I highly encourage browsing the link because to clearly shows the restoration process.
http://www.oldsmobilecentral.com/forums/restorations-projects-/1968-oldsmobile-442.php
http://imgur.com/a/3IYZs#0
If you have any questions or would like close up pictures of any particular places, lease contact me. You can also reach me on my cell phone at 913-707-1941. I want to present this car as honestly as possible so please let me know if you have any questions. I have 100% ebay rating and take pride in that. This is a great documented, lassic muscle car that was saved from dying. Its great driver quality car with a few minor dings and scratches, ut will definitely look good in any garage and cruising down any road.
I have no issues help schedule shipping at the buyers expense. Also, he car will not be shipped anywhere until the full payments have been cleared.
On Aug-16-15 at 11:21:32 PDT, eller added the following information:
*The vehicle information and factory options listed reflect what the car came with out of the factory. Although most if it matches, ome of them may not be preset now (the 400 engine, ed stripe tires, tc).