Summary

One of 262 Sport Coupes made, and one of only 142 with a 4-speed manual transmission. Original matching-numbers 455ci engine, all correct W-30 components, restored to concours level with much documentation. 52,470 original miles.

Details

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 was purchased new at Bodnar Oldsmobile in Albany, NY, on November 25, 1969. It is one of 262 Sport Coupes made, and of those only 142 with came equipped with a 4-speed transmission. Having covered just 52,470 miles from new, it retains its original, matching-numbers 455ci engine and 4-speed manual transmission, as well as all correct W-30 components. The car underwent a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration with no expense spared to return it to showroom condition, wearing its original shade of rare Copper Metallic paint with black stripes complemented by the gold interior. The body-off restoration used as many original or NOS components as possible, with great attention paid to even the smallest of details, such as leaving the small scratch on the dash that was noted on the original Bill of Sale. The car comes with great documentation, including the original Protect-O-Plate, Broadcast Sheet and Bill of Sale. Additionally, it comes with an original 1970 Connecticut title in the original purchaser's name, as well as several previous registrations, the owner's manual and even a thank-you card with warranty info from the selling dealer addressed to the original owner. Also included are receipts from the restoration as well as a 4x8' plywood sign from the original selling dealer, Bodnar Oldsmobile.