1967 Oldsmobile 442 Base Hardtop 2-Door 6.6L

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BODYWORK/TRIM

Given its mid-June build date, workers at GM’s Lansing, Michigan production facility undoubtedly drifted to thoughts of summertime fun as this rich coupe rolled down their assembly line. With a striking combination of modernist appeal and open road prowess, it’s virtually impossible to picture this classy Olds in anything other than a happy, sunny landscape. Not long ago the car benefitted from a detailed, rotisserie restoration, during which its original sheet metal was stripped, patched and aligned to better-than-factory condition. A correct layer of Spanish Red base was sealed in modern clear and buffed to an admirable shine. And today, this sweet 442 is a razor-sharp muscle car that intimidates like a cruise missile and shines like the family’s best silver.

ENGINE

Hoist the car’s mirrored hood and you’ll find a correct and equally rare 400 cubic inch Rocket V8, which is branded with a 442-specific 390925E casting number and “V224517G” assembly stamp. Since pre-68 Rocket blocks are devoid of VIN stamps, we can use that assembly code, which translates as 400 cubic inch (V) high compression (G) engine number 224517, to validate this coupe’s status as a real-deal, numbers-matching 442. Professionally rebuilt and fully detailed, the hot V8 is a super-efficient wedge head design that utilizes a standard stroke and under square bore to create stout 10.5 to 1 compression, 350 horsepower and 440 lb./ft. of stump-pulling torque. Stomp the throttle and a big Rochester Quadrajet mixes juice from new stainless fuel lines with wind that’s supplied by a chrome, correctly-decaled air cleaner. At the sides of that carb, correct “C” branded heads hang above correct, cast iron exhaust manifolds, which make quick work of spent gases. And at the back of those heads, a correct red cap distributor sequences spark between high quality Packard TV R Suppression Cables and a rare UHV ignition system. Aesthetically, this Oldsmobile’s Satin Black fenders and correct Bronze block look fantastic against their vivid red shell. And the entire engine bay, from its pliable hoses and Delco master cylinder to its correct alternator and tagged Delco battery, features a clean, factory-spec appearance.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

The bottom of this awesome 442 is completely solid, showing no signs of undue wear or question-inducing battle scars. The aforementioned Rocket 400 fronts a rugged 4-speed that’s branded with a correct 3885010 casting number and Muncie (P) assembled on February (B) 7th (07) 1967 (7) build stamp. That proven transmission sends power to a stout 10-bolt that’s equipped with moderate, 3.42 gears. That driveline hangs in a tagged heavy-duty suspension, which includes better shocks, thicker coil springs, reinforced control arms and a mandatory rear sway bar. Power-assisted discs and drums provide braking, while turns come courtesy of factory power steering. At the center of the car, aluminized pipes funnel spent gases through buff DynoMax mufflers and chrome-trimmed exhaust tips. And Styled Steel wheels spin F70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around rocket-branded center caps.

INTERIOR

Inside this impressive Olds, you’ll find a correct Black interior that’s both comfortable and appealing. At the center of the car, stainless-trimmed seats ride on fresh black carpet that’s protected by “OLDSMOBILE” branded floor mats. At the sides of those seats, clean door panels center modernist armrests in bright chrome handles and straight stainless trim. A warp-free dash hangs an old school pushbutton radio beside restored factory telemetry. At the base of that dash, an optional console frames a stylish Hurst 442 shifter. In front of the driver, a chrome-trimmed steering wheel laps a tilting column. And behind the passengers, a fully restored trunk anchors a fifth Styled Steel wheel and fifth redline tire between clean decals, a correct jack and a fresh mat.

AWARDS

If you’ve made it this far, you know this Oldsmobile is really something special. And, apparently the show scene seems to agree. Here’s a list of the car’s major accolades.

· First Place at the 2009 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals (995 out of 1000 points)

· First Place at the 2010 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals (995 out of 1000 points)

· First Place at the 2012 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals (1000 out of 1000 points)

· First Place at the 2013 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals (1000 out of 1000 points)

· First Place at the 2014 Oldsmobile Club of America Olds Nationals (998 out of 1000 points)

· Awarded an Antique Automobile Club of America Senior National First Prize (2013)