1965 Olds 442 Convertible 4spd, super rare 3-2bbl intake, matching numbers 400

Oldsmobile 442 1965 Description

Offered for sale. My 1965 Oldsmobile 442 W-29 Convertible, Factory 4 spd, (1 of approximately 1389 4spd convertibles made in 65) matching numbers 400. (The first year of the 400) with the super rare 3-2bbl. The body is rust and dent free, the paint is near perfect. All the chrome is bright.

I have owned this car for 20 years, it is a true restoration with some upgrade mods:

Disc front brakes,

Power brake module,

aluminum radiator

Custom Speaker pods in the door

stainless steel brake and fuel lines

Hooker Headers

Cragar Period correct rims with knock offs

12 bolt posi-rear (373 gears)

Rear-Torsion bars

I bought the 442 in Illinois in 1997,

First steps:

1997- the chassis was professionally replaced with the period correct convertible frame. All stainless fuel/brake lines installed. Every grommet/gasket replaced. Hooker Headers installed

1999- full body restoration, replaced with original equipment steel left/right rear quarter panels, its perfectly straight, no bondo all steel body, full interior update- seat covers, carpets, all rubber moldings (including front and rear bumpers rubber), mats- Painted Competition yellow. New gas tank, convertible motor replaced.

2003- Full engine rebuild (JTL Engines, Keyport, NJ) Full transmission rebuild. Changed limited slip rear with period/model correct 12 bolt posi-rear 373 rear gears.

2005- 3-2 BBL with correct Rochester Carbs. The 3-2 bbl was available as a dealer installed option in 1966, it was available in late 65. Aluminum Radiator installed

2006- Body stripped and repainted the original Provincial White. Period correct antenna, New Seat covers. (Finelines-Atlantic Highlands, NJ).

Every major upgraded original part comes with this sale.

4BBl manifold, original carb, air cleaner

Radiator

Exhaust manifolds

Front Drum Brakes

14” Stage 1 rims with tires-4

valve covers

shifter

Fan

This is a top ’65 442- possibly the best driver example available. This car has been meticulously maintained and garaged since 1997. I have put about 8,000 miles on it since ’97. I have photos of most of the bigger projects and some receipts. This is a one of kind matching numbers muscle car with all the muscle car features. I'm over $60k in this car. All the work done is top shelf, best parts. Own a legend. More photos available.