1972 Oldsmobile 442

442 Convertible

Rocket 350

Automatic

3J67K2M160092

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Gasoline

I DO NOT HAVE A TITLE FOR THIS CAR. I can only provide a notarized bill of sale. In Georgia, the DMV doesn't recognize the need for a title on a vehicle that is older than 30 years. I can provide a photocopy of the original title, but the actual original piece of paper is gone :-( This is a Matador Red 1972 Oldsmobile 442 with the small-block engine. Engine: The engine starts and runs very well at idle. I haven't tested the power at more than about 1/2 throttle because I would fall off of the Dewalt reciprocating-saw case as mentioned before. The engine was worked on for the previous owner who had it converted to a later model GM HEI distributor. Because of that, the stock air cleaner wont fit on. The original distributor is included with the car, and already has a Pertronix electronic ignition upgrade. There is a new fuel pump on the engine. The A/C compressor bracket is not bolted on correctly, but it is all there and the A/C system was still holding pressure. the last time I checked it. This is the original engine for the car. Transmission: The transmission is working as far as I tested it in my drives around the block. Body: The body certainly has some rust, but it isn't an all-over kind of rust that you would see in a car that was driven on salted roads. I would guess that this car was driven near the beach a few times, and picked up a little salt that attacked the places where stones had chipped the paint around the wheels. This body is rusty compared to many Southern cars, but nothing like what I am used to from Northern cars that have rust everywhere. I can take more pictures upon request. The body is very straight. I am not sure if there is any body filler or not, but I haven't seen ANY evidence of collision damage. The rear bumper in the picture looks funny because it is not fully installed. I put it on the body and only hand-tightened the bolts in order to take the pictures. It was getting darker and there was a security guard that was about to tell me to move along from the area. The windshield is in great shape with no cracks or scrapes from skeleton wiper blades. The trunk lid works along with its lock. The interior of the trunk has some rust, but only where the trunk carpet held moisture. The hood and hood latch works but the very front of the hood has some dents. I am including a bin of extra trim pieces that the previous owner had collected. Convertible Top: The frame is all there including the glass back window option. The last time I checked, it moves back and forth with the electric switch and motor. Obviously, the canvas part has completely rotted away. Brakes: The brakes feel amazingly good and stop the car. There are some noises that would indicate to me that at least one of the front wheel bearings is not happy, but the car stops and has good pedal feel. Interior: The dashboard in this car does not have a crack in it! The center console is not in terrific shape, but I have seen much worse also, The top of the center console compartment is with the car, but is not mounted. I did see that the speedometer was working. The steering wheel is missing some pieces as shown in the pictures. There are trim pieces on the dash that have come unattached. This car will certainly need new floor pans before it can be driven safely. The stock radio is not there. Anyone is welcome to come inspect the car at my house in Atlanta, Georgia. I will try to provide answers to any questions with extra pictures if necessary, but please don't waste my time if you are not a serious bidder.