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$80,000

1966 OLDS 442 CONVERTIBLE 4 SPD Frame-Off Rotisserie Restoration

Niagara Falls, ON L2E 5Z9, St. Catharines
Posted 7 hours ago
Description
• FOR SALE — 1966 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE PRICED TO SELL AT LESS THEN THE COST OF THE:
• Frame-Off Rotisserie Restoration
• 455 W-30–Spec V8 c/w Tri-Power Build
• Muncie M22 4-Speed Rebuild

FOR $80,000.00

Watch the Youtube video of the quickest Muscle Cars of 1966 or for the Olds 442 only section copy and paste:

https://youtu.be/t7gbLgJ4Fj0?t=868

The Olds 442 W30 Package was the quickest muscle car of 1966 and this car is built to W30 specs with a 455 replacing the 400 - yet looks completely stock.

COMPARISON & VALUE IMPACT
• Genuine restored 1966 Oldsmobile L69 Tri-Power induction system

• 1966 FACTORY 4-4-2 (W-29) PRODUCTION CONTEXT
• Convertible: 2,853 built
• 2-Door Holiday Hardtop: 14,710 built
• Total 1966 4-4-2s (all body styles): 21,997

• TRI-POWER RARITY COMPARISON
• Estimated ~2,100 total L69 Tri-Power 442s built in 1966 (all body styles)
• Only ~240 factory Tri-Power Convertibles
• Represents well under 1% of total Oldsmobile production for 1966

• COMPLETE FACTORY-CORRECT L69 SYSTEM INCLUDES
• Original L69 intake
• Triple Rochester 2GV carburetors
• Factory-correct throttle linkages — tight, as new, working properly
• Factory metal fuel lines & glass fuel filter
• Factory oil filler tube & cap
• Correct factory tags & identifiers
• Professionally rebuilt, jetted & synchronized for 455 CI
• ✅ Extremely rare to find complete, correct, and fully restored

• TRI-POWER VALUE IMPACT
• Adds $12,000–$20,000 USD vs standard 4-barrel cars

• PRICING JUSTIFICATION
• This Tri-Power system alone accounts for a substantial portion of the asking price
• Cars without this equipment trade meaningfully lower in today’s market
• Delivers authentic factory appearance with excellent drivability & reliability

• PRIVATE SALE — NO GST OR HST
• (Pay only what your Province or State requires at registration)
• Personally owned vehicle
• Clean, clear title
• BC registration
• Fresh New Brunswick vehicle inspection completed

• OVERVIEW
• Exceptional 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
• Correct factory Red exterior
• Black interior with black power convertible top
• Meticulous frame-off rotisserie restoration
• Fully rebuilt 1970 Oldsmobile 455 CI V8
• Built to W-30 / L69 specifications
• Muncie M22 close-ratio 4-speed
• Outstanding performance with period-correct appearance

• HISTORY & CONDITION
• Original California car
• Imported into British Columbia by current owner over 4 years ago
• Absolutely no rust
• Stored in climate-controlled environments
• Looks, runs, and drives as new

• VEHICLE DETAILS
• Year: 1966
• Model: Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
• VIN: 338676M208396
• Mileage since restoration: 2,833 miles
• Transmission: Muncie M22 4-Speed
• Rear End: Olds 10-Bolt Posi-Trac (~3.55 ratio)
• Power steering
• Power convertible top

• ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN — TRI-POWER STREET SETUP
• Built for strong, reliable street performance, not high-RPM abuse
• 1970 Oldsmobile 455 CI V8
• Built to W-30 / L69 specifications
• Fully rebuilt & balanced
• New camshaft
• New pistons
• New rods
• Polished crankshaft
• Restored factory L69 Tri-Power intake
• Triple Rochester 2GV carburetors — professionally rebuilt
• Correctly jetted & synchronized for 455 CI
• Tri-Power professionally rebuilt and re-installed

• DRIVING CHARACTER
• Instant throttle response
• Strong pull through the gears
• Classic Oldsmobile torque
• Exceptionally responsive with M22 & 3.55 gears
• Built for drivability, reliability & enjoyment

• IGNITION
• MSD Ready-to-Run Distributor (PN 8529) WITH BUILT IN REV LIMITER — new
• MSD Blaster II Coil (PN 8202) — new

• TRANSMISSION & CLUTCH
• Muncie M22 close-ratio 4-speed
• Factory Hurst shifter
• McLeod Racing Street Clutch Kit (PN 75024) — new
• Matched to 455 - 450 HP rating
• Flywheel professionally machined

• DRIVELINE
• New extreme-duty U-joints
• New CUSTOM heavy-wall driveshaft, professionally balanced

• EXHAUST
• Dual 3½” stainless steel exhaust
• Crossover pipe
• FlowMaster mufflers

• SUSPENSION, BRAKES & WHEELS
• Independent front suspension
• Factory 4-link rear suspension
• New springs, shocks & torsion bars
• New drum brakes — front & rear
• Magnum 500 Chrome Olds Rally Sport II wheels
• Front: 15×7
• Rear: 15×8
• BFGoodrich Redline Radials
• Front: 215/75R15
• Rear: 235/75R15
• Wheels & tires have less than 200 miles

• EXTERIOR
• Correct factory Red show-quality paint
• Arrow-straight body
• Excellent panel fit
• Chrome, stainless, glass & trim present as new
• All lights, lenses, taillights & backup lights excellent
• Black power convertible top
• New motor
• New hydraulic lines
• One minor passenger-side flaw noted

• INTERIOR
• Correct factory black upholstery — mint
• Bucket seats with center console
• Factory Oldsmobile console vacuum gauge (working)
• Courtesy light package
• Dash & gauges excellent — fully functional
• Tight, clean convertible headliner
• Spare tire present in trunk

• ENGINE BAY & UNDERCARRIAGE
• Fully detailed engine bay
• New radiator
• New alternator
• New starter
• New battery
• New wiring harness
• New fuel pump & fuel filter
• New master brake cylinder (non-power)
• Frame-off restored underside including:
• New gas tank
• New fuel lines
• New brake lines
• New parking brake cable
• Painted frame, floors & crossmember
• Stainless exhaust professionally installed

• DOCUMENTATION
• Factory Owner’s Manual
• Fisher Body Service Manual
• Factory Facts & Features Manual
• Original 1966 Road & Track Magazine (original, well-read)
• Vintage review includes: Olds 442 • Pontiac GTO • Comet Cyclone GT • Chevelle SS396 • Buick Skylark GS • Ford Fairlane GTA
• The Olds 442 was voted best handling and most enjoyable car tested by Road & Track Referenced By (copy & paste online):

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:7b97b576-0fde-4328-9999-6b4b53df4f6a

• VALUE SUMMARY (IMPORTANT)
• Early 1966 442 Convertibles typically trade $65,000–$85,000 USD
• This example sits well above average due to:
• Frame-off rotisserie restoration
• 455 W-30–spec power
• Muncie M22 4-speed
• Show-quality presentation
• Excellent drivability & reliability

• PRICING
• Indicative Market Value: $90,000 – $110,000 USD

• QUICK SALE PRICE — MASSIVE SAVINGS
• $80,000 CAD
• $60,000 USD
• ➡️ Priced WELL BELOW market value
• ➡️ Thousands in immediate buyer equity

• CONVERTIBLE PREMIUM — MARKET CONTEXT
• Restored convertibles command 35%–60% premium over hardtops
• Supported by auction results & private sales

• 1966 4-4-2 PRODUCTION BREAKDOWN
• Total production: 21,997
• Convertible: 2,853
• 2-Door Holiday Hardtop: 14,710
• 2-Door Club Coupe: 4,434
• Convertibles = ~19% of hardtop volume
• Roughly 1 convertible for every 5 hardtops
• Higher restoration costs
• Stronger collector demand
• Greater long-term investment appeal

• REAL-WORLD COMPARISON
• $55,000 USD hardtop → $75,000–$90,000 USD convertible

• Barrett-Jackson Reference Todays Buyers Want:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmgOUB39bdw

• REASON FOR SALE & STORAGE HISTORY
• Sale due only to a family health matter
• Severe smog & forest fire smoke caused extreme COPD
• Relocation from Fraser Valley, BC to Cambridge-Narrows, NB
• Decision made to sell rather than incur NB taxes on unused vehicle

• VEHICLE HAS BEEN:
• ✔ Stored heated & humidity-controlled
• ✔ Started and maintained regularly
• ✔ Driven less than 200 miles in the last 4 years

• This exceptional 442 deserves a new caretaker who will drive, enjoy, and appreciate it.

This is the only 1966 Oldsmobile 442 factory Tri-Power, 4-speed convertible with a rotisserie restoration currently offered for sale in North America.

The last comparable example sold for $104,000 USD, as documented on the Classic.com website (see attached image in the ad).

I am not motivated by need, and if the car does not sell or trade, the asking price will be increased in the spring.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ

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This car is priced appropriately for its rarity, condition, and documented comparables.

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