1972 Oldsmobile 442

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

3G87H2R178600

Gasoline

Oldsmobile 442 in need of dedicated restoration. Car is basically intact, no missing components, but rocker panels and edges all around have rusted to varying degrees. Not sure to what extent that mechanical restoration will be needed for the car to be driven again. Needs loving restoration. This car belonged to our great-uncle out of Fouke, AK, who drove it tenderly until his passing many years ago. Car has NOT been wrecked but has basically been parked since then. At the time, the engine and everything operated fine and the body is basically complete. So please review the multiple pictures thoroughly, make your own determination, and bid accordingly. The fan/crank can be rotated by hand, so the engine should be restorable to "running" condition. Interior needs to be completely replaced but, from what I understand, this car has a few options that might make it a little more desirable, such as the desirable Olds 350 engine, automatic transmission, rear end (possibly a Positrac, but we're not sure. The car had limited slip on take off), and air conditioning. As I understand, not too many 442s with these options. With all that in mind, we are just trying to find it a good home with someone that has the time and resources to do something with it rather than leave it sitting and breaking down. We're asking for $950, but will consider honest, no hassle offers with cash in hand. Thank you for looking. Additional info: I was informed recently that the car had received a small amount of body damage from the last big hurricane that came through here. Specifically, the windshield is busted, and the fender and hood are somewhat dented. Anyone interested in this car should consider it a ground-up restoration project.VIN is 3G87H2R178600.We do have a CLEAR BUT UNSIGNED TITLE. If you have any additional expenses related to getting the car in your name, that is not our responsibility and no compensation or allowance will be made in relation to the winning bid amount. In other words, you will get the title as is and that's it. Finally, if anyone wants to go see the car, send me a question/comment through Ebay and I will respond with a phone number for you. My brother has the car at his place and it will be entirely up to him to schedule an appointment for you to go see the car. Thanks for all the interest and happy bidding! Transportation, towing, shipping or any other means of getting the car to the home of the winning bidder is entirely at the discretion and expense of the winning bidder. Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Thank You to the respectful people who wrote to express their interest and willingness to actually engage in Bidding in order to possibly own this hard to find, classic car. Also, I've tried to describe the condition as thoroughly and honestly as I can. I have stated multiple times, you should consider this a ground up restoration, including body work, interior, engine, glass, etc. may need work and/or to be replaced. Bid according to your conscience. Good luck! PS - Do not write to me to debate about this car, its features, or its proper name. Do not comment on whether you consider this engine to be a big or small block. Your opinion is your own. If your questions/comments are not directly related to this auction,keep them to yourself or you will be barred from this auction and not allowed to bid. You have been warned!!