1978 Oldsmobile 442

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

3G87F8M504856

Gasoline

I have for sale a rare 1978 Oldsmobile 442 W-29 Cutlass Salon Aeroback coupe. It's Maroon and White with a Red interior. It is factory equipped with the W-29 option (442 handling and appearance package), 260 ci V8 engine and 3 speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, A/C, and the rare factory optional aluminum sport wheels. Inside, there are cloth bucket seats and console, and I added the factory rally gauges and the factory 2 spoke sport steering wheel. The windows, door locks and seat are all manual operating. This is a very straight, solid car that runs and drives great and really looks very nice inside and out. It gets thumbs up and lots of attention everywhere it goes. This is not a restored car, rather, it's a nice original car that had been cared for and used as regular transportation by the previous owners, and then parked. The car had been mostly parked from 1994 'till late 2009 (yes, 15 years). It had been repainted at some point in it's distant past. It's an average paint job that is form an average paint shop, not a "show" paint job. I purchased the car in September 2009. I am the second registered owner. Prior to my owning the car, it was last registered in 1994. Since I brought it home I've spent a lot of time cleaning and detailing this car as well as bringing the mechanicals to their current excellent condition. I would not hesitate to drive this car anywhere. Here is a list of major improvements in the last two and a half years: Mechanical Replaced: Alternator fuel pump radiator hoses exhaust system spark plugs wires cap & rotor R-134a a/c conversion Suspension: New tires - B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A Front and rear Gabriel gas shocks Front sway bar links Idler arm Center track link Rear control arm bushings brake master cylinder Front brake rotors and pads Rear brake drums and shoes Interior: Headliner Re-colored badly faded plastic parts and upholstery Install leather wrapped factory 2 spoke sport steering wheel Install factory sport instrument cluster Install Hurst ProMatic II Shifter Body: Touched up numerous scratches in the maroon paint Touched up several small surface rust spots and and repaired a couple of small holes on the drivers side rear quarter panel. I then resprayed the lowest part of the white area (below the body crease) Buffed and waxed Overall, its a great car; The car is not perfect, its not a garage queen; it's the kind of car you can drive around and everyone notices. It runs and drives great, and is a lot of fun to cruise around in. I've got a number of new and used parts that I was planning to eventually install. They will go with the car. These include: New front tie rod ends, upper and lower ball joints, upper control arm shafts and bushings. A used set of Olds 307 heads and aluminum 4bbl intake manifold, new upper engine gasket set and new water pump. Also, there is a transmission shift correction kit (quick shift kit). Here is some info just so there are no "surprises". Please note the pic of the drivers side behind the rear wheel(the last picture). The repair that I made is developing some cracks, and will probably require attention at some point in the future. Also, the transmission does seep fluid at the speedometer drive pinion (where the speedo cable attaches). I was planning to address this when I had the shift kit installed. Now that will be up to the next owner. The car is located in the Chicago area. Please note that I have tried to give an accurate and honest assessment of the car. Please view the pictures carefully, and e-mail any questions you may have before bidding. I usually respond within 24 hours. This car is advertised in other venues and I reserve the right to end this auction at any time prior to meeting reserve, should it be sold locally before the end of the auction. Your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this vehicle. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this vehicle. Please read eBay's "User Agreement". Vehicle sold as is with no warranties or implied guarantees. $500 non refundable Paypal deposit required within 48 hours of the auction end. Remaining balance must be paid Cash or Bank Check only within 7 days of auction ending. Bank Check must clear my bank before the automobile and/or title is released. If you have a feedback rating of less than 5, your bid may be canceled. Please contact me in advance. Thanks again, and please contact me with any questions.