1965 Oldsmobile 442

442 Coupe

389298 B 400CI

338375M356373

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UP FOR SALE IS THIS 1965 OLDSMOBILE 442 FACTORY 4SPD. V CODE. ORIGINAL SAFFRON YELLOW AND BLACK TOP PAINT COMBO. WITH PROTECT-O-PLATE, ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE, AND OWNERS MANUAL. STILL HAS ITS ORIGINAL 389298B BLOCK. THIS IS A REAL 442 (NOT A CLONE, NOT A TRIBUTE, NOT A RE-CREATION) THIS IS THE REAL DEAL. DONT FALL FOR A FAKE 442 THAT IS ACTUALLY A CUTLASS AS I HAVE SEEN MANY OF THEM RECENTLY SOLD ON EBAY WITHIN THE LAST FEW MONTHS. VISIT 442BRO.COM FOR ALL THE INFO. YOU WILL NEED. ORIGINAL OWNER MR. EVANS TOOK DELIVERY OF THIS CAR ON 6-8-1965 FROM MURPHY CHEVROLET IN CANTON, NORTH CAROLINA. HE KEPT THE CAR AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE IT THROUGH THE 90S AND EVEN SWAPPED THE 4SPD. MANUAL FOR AN AUTO TRANS. BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR ANY LONGER. THIS IS HOW IT REMAINS TODAY. I DO NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL TRANS., BUT HE WAS SMART ENOUGH TO KEEP EVERTHING ELSE IN TACT AND IN PLACE (CLUTCH PEDEL, LINKAGE, CLUTCH ROD, ROD BRACKET STILL WELDED TO FRAME). I EVEN HAVE THE ORIGINAL 4SPD CENTER CONSOLE (CENTER CONSOLE BRACKETS ALSO STILL IN PLACE). CAR STILL RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL B BLOCK ENGINE. BUT HAS NOT BEEN STARTED AND HAS NOT BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR 10 PLUS YEARS. NO BRAKE PRESSURE. CAR WILL NEED TO BE TOWED. THIS CAR IS SUPER SOLID, NO ROT AT ALL. ONLY MINOR SURFACE RUST AS THIS CAR STILL HAS MOST OF ITS ORIGINAL PAINT WHICH IS CRACKING (PLEASE SEE PICS). PERFECT CAR FOR RESTORATION OR JUST FIX UP AND DRIVE. WHOEVER DOES BUY THIS CAR SHOULD THINK ABOUT RE-DOING WITH ITS ORIGINAL PAINT CODES (YELLOW AND BLACK). AS VEHICLES LIKE THIS EASILY GO FOR 50K ON UP COMPLETLY DONE. ESPECIALLY WITH ITS PROTECT-O-PLATE, COWL CODES AND OPTIONS. BODY - IS SUPER STRAIGHT, NO BONDO OR ROT. ONE DENT ON REAR TRUNK LID (SEE PICS.). EASY FIX WHILE BEING REPAINTED. ONLY MINOR SURFACE RUST COMING THROUGH ORIGINAL PAINT. ROCKERS SOLID AND STRAIGHT AS WELL AS THE FLOORS (SEE PICS.) VERY CLEAN. DOORS, TRUNK, AND HOOD OPEN AND SHUT LIKE NEW. VERY TIGHT.PAINT - IS ORIGINAL SAFFRON YELLOW WITH BLACK TOP WHICH SHOULD BE REDONE IN ITS ORIGINAL COLOR.INTERIOR - IS NOT BAD OVERALL. SEATS LOOK OK BUT THE DRIVERS SEAT NEEDS TO BE REDONE. HEADLINER LOOKS NEW, DASH LOOKS GOOD, ALL GLASS IS GOOD. NO CRACKS. WINDOWS ROLL UP AND DOWN AS THEY SHOULD. COMES WITH CARPET KIT. ENGINE - IS THE ORIGINAL 1965 389298 B BLOCK (ONE YEAR ONLY). WITH AN EDELBROCK PERFORMER INTAKE AND EDELBROCK PERFORMER HEADS. ORIGINAL EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. SUSPENSION - HAS BEEN COMPLETLY REDONE WITH HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE REAR UPPER CONTROL ARMS AND HOTCHKIS PERFORMANCE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS. HOTCHKIS REAR AND FRONT SWAY BARS. MATTED TO A HEAVY DUTY REAR END. NOT SURE WHAT GEARS. FRAME - IS STRAIGHT AND RUST FREE WITH FRAME CODE STAMPING 3864503 S (SEE PICS.).CHROME - LOOKS GOOD, POT METAL LOOK BETTER THEN MOST I HAVE SEEN, BUMPERS LOOK GREAT. COWL CODE INFO.05D=BUILD DATE- 4TH WEEK OF MAY3=OLDSMOBILE3837=HOLIDAY COUPELAN=LANSING MI950=BLACK INTERIORY=SAFFRON YELLOWA=BLACK TOPO=TWO TONE PAINT AND ROOF TO BODY TRIML=HOLE AND MOUNTING PLATE, FLOOR SHIFT MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4SPD.G=(STICK) FLOOR BRACKETS AND CONSOLE.V=W29 TRIM (ALL 442 MARKINGS AND EQUIPMENT).W=DELUX FRONT SEAT BELTS.PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AS I AM SURE I FORGOT SOMETHING. CAR CAN BE SEEN AT ANYTIME AND IS LOCATED IN SO CAL. CLEAR CALIFORNIA TITLE. I HAVE A LOT OF PICTURES BUT I AM ONLY ABLE TO POST 24 PIC. PER LISTING. IF YOU ASK ME A QUESTION AND LET ME KNOW WHAT AREA'S YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, I WILL SEND THEM SO YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW CLEAN AND STRAIGHT THIS CAR IS.... THANKS FOR LOOKING Values Original MSRPLow Retail Value This vehicle would be in mechanically functional condition, needing only minor reconditioning. The exterior paint, trim and interior would show normal wear, needing only minor reconditioning. May also be a deteriorated restoration or a very poor amateur restoration. Most usable ‘as-is’. This value does not represent a ‘parts car’. Note: Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered ‘Daily Drivers’ and are not valued as a classic vehicle. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. " class="help">Low RetailAverage RetailHigh Retail Value This vehicle would be in excellent condition overall. It could be a completely restored or an extremely well-maintained original vehicle showing very minimal wear. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are not in need of reconditioning. The interior would be in excellent condition. Note: This value does not represent a ‘100 Point’ or ‘# 1’ vehicle *. * ‘100 Point’ or ‘# 1’ vehicle is not driven. It would generally be in a museum or transported in an enclosed trailer to concourse judging and car shows. This type of car would be stored in a climate-regulated facility." class="help">High RetailBase PriceN/A$20,400$31,100$48,500Options: (change)4 Speed Transmission 10%10%10%400/370 HP V8 Engine 15%15%15%TOTAL PRICE:N/A$25,500$38,875$60,625