This body off frame restored, #s matching 442 is loaded with options! It's almost too good to be true considering the factory colors and all the options in such a rare convertible. It was a part of the Spagnoli collection, one of the best collections of 442s ever assembled.
#S and CODES:
Cowl tag
04B=April 2nd week built
957-B =white bucket seats
R-1=Target Red White top
E=tinted glass X=power windows
T=power seat S=power trunk
K=air conditioning .....
L=4-speed
G=console T=power antenna
V=442 W=deluxe seatbelts
Engine casting 389298B 1965 only, 400ci
VO stamped on head =400-345 hp 1965
Trans casting 3851325 64-65 Muncie
P0304 Stamped on trans=March 4th
3,468 442 Convertibles, 1,695 were 4-speeds
EXTERIOR: Claimed to have its original metal. It is clean, straight and fits nice. Repainted in its original Target Red with a smooth, glossy finish. The chrome and trim is straight and sparkles. It has correct T-3 headlamps. The power convertible top is white and in excellent shape. The weatherstrips were replaced. It's sitting very proud and a set of Hurst wheels, I assume they are reproduction which are still very hard to come by and no longer made. They are wrapped in radial red line BFGoodrich tires.
INTERIOR: Factory born white interior that looks cool and stays cool in the sun. Reproduction upholstery, door panels and carpet. The dash area is in very good original condition. The console has a factory tachometer, and the shifter says 442 right on it! The power seat is not working, it operates manually. The power windows, trunk, antenna, and top do work. It also has a tilt wheel.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It is restored just like it left the factory. At the heart of it is the correct #s 400 making 345 horsepower. It is all stock: manifolds, valve covers and chrome air cleaner. All the components look proper and fresh. It has power brakes with a cadmium plated booster, power steering and it has factory air conditioning system that was just serviced. It has correct hoses and reproduction clamps. The windshield squirters are hooked, it has hood insulation, the battery is properly secured and has spring clamp cables.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Under the trunk lid, the jamb and the entire inside of the trunk is painted gloss red. It has reproduction weatherstrip, well liner and trunk mat. I was very pleasantly surprised to see a 5th matching Hurst wheel with a radial red line tire, it also has the jack assembly. It has an optional trunk light that works and a power trunk release.
UNDERSIDE: It was body off frame restored to factory specs about 16 years ago. It has the rally suspension which includes a rear swaybar and boxed control arms. The suspension was rebuilt and has correct spiral shocks. The dual exhaust looks fresh. The fuel system was replaced. The brake system was completely rebuilt, lines were replaced, and the e-brake is hooked up. Looking up at the motor it is clean, starter looks fresh. The Muncie 4-speed has correct casting codes and the date matches this car. The floors are immaculate original metal painted semi-gloss black.
SERVICE: We inspected the car and serviced the a/c with new POA valve, expansion valve, a relay and charged with Freon. We replaced the high-speed blower relay, license plate light, regulator and a window roller. We adjusted the windows.
CONCLUSION: A 1965 442 convertible is very rare as it is, to find one with all of these features in these colors is nothing short of amazing! To be factory correct with the right #s and codes makes it an investment. Very collectable, proof of that being it was in the most prestigious Oldsmobile collection I've ever seen!
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power brakes
Power windows
Power antenna
Power seat
Power trunk
Power top
Tilt wheel
Console
Tachometer
Clock
Trunk light
5 Hurst wheels
5 Radial Redline tires