1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme/442 W-30 Convertible Recreation

1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme/442 W-30 Convertible recreation recently painted in beautiful Code 75 Matador Red selling at "No Reserve"
If you have been looking for that classic muscle car investment then this rare Classic Muscle Car Convertible just may be exactly what you have been looking for. When this convertible was new this was not your Father's Oldsmobile unless he was the Cool Dad on the block. I don't know of any guys out there that wouldn't love a red 442 convertible. These 1970's muscle cars have incredible investment potential and have often been referred to as rolling bank accounts. Why not make your money work for you while you enjoy yourself at the same time? Remember! When the top goes down the price goes up!
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This Convertible was purchased brand new on August 2nd, 1972 at Jerome Oldsmobile/Cadillac at 800 4th avenue in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The gentleman named Fred that I purchased this car from said this was an original one owner car until he got it April 29th, 1977 from his older brother Ted. Before I made the purchase this drop top had always remained in the same family exactly according to the dates listed above that appear on the title. Fred only drove the car off and on for less than 10 years before he parked it in his garage for the final time until I made the purchase. Ted had bought this Matador Red Convertible as an original paint code 75 car with 977 designated for white bucket seats as verified by the Data Plate. The last time this convertible was licensed and roadworthy was 35 years ago in 1986. The Pennsylvania vehicle inspection decal that denotes 2/86 was left on the lower left portion of the windshield to prove the last time it was legally registered.
This Oldsmobile does have the original numbers matching Rocket. I double checked the engine block numbers myself and they do match the vehicle identification number. The original Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor is sitting under the awesome functioning ram-air induction air cleaner that has a new foam seal. As shown in some of the engine pictures the ram-air cleaner does work properly while this Rocket engine is running the flapper door remains closed. When the accelerator is pressed is when the flapper door opens up to draw more air into the carburetor to increase the horsepower up to 10%. The original A-arm covers are still in place, and the tube that attaches to the air cleaner snorkel is in the correct position, along with the proper air breather tube that attaches from the passenger valve cover to the side of the air cleaner.
This Original Rocket engine starts right up with a brand new set of AC Delco spark plugs and brand new set of eight KEM Mag-Plus magnetic suppression yellow spark plug ignition wires for maximum spark. The power brakes are four wheel drum brakes, and all four wheels have all brand new Bendix brake shoes. All four wheels had the brakes replaced within this past month. These cars do stop better with disc brakes in front, although this is the power brake system that came from the factory. I have had the disc brake conversion done before. It isn't all that expensive, so I would recommend that upgrade. A brand new washer fluid container and a brand new coolant overflow container were both installed in the engine compartment.
There are a brand new pair of factory pre-bent pipes along with a pair of brand new factory mufflers with the brand new pre-bent tail pipes that have the correct chrome trumpet exhaust tips welded on each side of the tail pipes coming out each side of the cut-out rear bumper for that factory rumble. The complete new exhaust system was just professionally installed within the past few weeks. The majority of all the components on this engine are believed to be the original parts. I tried to place all of the correct decals in the proper spots that came throughout this convertible from the factory before it hit the showroom floor back in 1972. Inside the drivers door still maintains the original blue General Motors manufacturer decal with the vin number still in tact showing this car was built in May of 1972.
This Matador Red paint work was just done this past winter with beautiful Code 75 Matador Red paint with white W-30 stripes on the sides and down the front of the W-25 bold dual snorkeled brand new ram-air hood. The Chrome Twistdowns that lock the hood in place are brand new. This droptop can easily turn into the local favorite around town and at your local area car shows. There will be endless compliments coming to whoever is the lucky winner of this rare classic. The white stripes did come out very nice. If the other 442's are viewed up for sale out there, anyone with a keen eye will see stripes running uphill or down hill along with different thicknesses even on near 100 point show cars. It would be very hard to find any stripes close to how nice the stripes look on the sides of this droptop.
With each passing year it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find a true from the factory Matador Red 442 with a white bucket seat/console interior and a white convertible top. Everyone who knows these cars knows this color and interior combination is one of the most difficult to find as well as one of the most popular and most desirable.
The options on this Oldsmobile include Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Convertible Top, Dual Snorkel Ram-Air Hood, Whale Tail Spoiler, 442 Sport Steering Wheel, AM Radio, Factory Clock, Matching pair of Sport Mirrors. Bucket Seats, Console, Super Stock II wheels, plus Front and Rear Bumper Guards.
The convertible top has been replaced and has the glass back window option. The top goes up and down very nicely through the switch on the dash. The original white California convertible top boot is also included inside the trunk. That can be placed over the convertible top when the top goes down into the well liner behind the back seat.
Steering these cars is simply a delight with the 442 Sport steering wheel. These cars have finger tip control and drive down the road straight as an arrow. The silver trim around the dashboard is still in place. I didn't see any cracking anywhere on the dash and the dash pad still looks very good condition.
After I purchased this Olds I installed a brand new battery with brand new terminal ends. This Rocket fires right up and runs great. The heater controls work on all three speeds. There is nothing like cruising on a chilly day with the top down and the windows up with the heat blasting. All the windows roll up and down nicely, and the windshield is in good condition. I have only driven it to the paint shop and back a few miles away this past winter, and around the neighborhood. When I went to shoot the pictures last week I took it out on the open road and had it up to some higher speeds. The transmission shifted smooth through all the gears, and the steering stayed arrow straight for me driving down the road.
According to the OldsFaqs website only 1,025 of the Cutlass Supreme/442 convertible models were made with an automatic transmission in 1972. This particular 1972 Oldsmobile was made to look like a W-30 convertible. If this were a real W-30 it would have an X in the middle of the vehicle identification number. The fender wells were only red on the very first 10 1972 W-30's that rolled off the assembly line in December of 1971, so I left the original black fender wells as they came from the factory brand new on this car. They said whether a particular model is a real 442 or a converted Cutlass Supreme it is still considered to be like a real 442 if it is converted properly. This model was just made to look like an original W-30 Convertible.
I'll give a little background on the 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Cutlass S, and 442 models. Prior to the 1972 model year the vehicle identification numbers in all 442's started out with 344. That was the way to determine whether that specific car was ordered from the dealership as a true 442. This is easily verified by the OldsFaqs website that anyone can look up online. The 442 could be ordered as a separate model up until 1971. Oldsmobile decided to make the 442 an ordered option starting in 1972.
The OldsFaqs website made the statement that there is no such thing as a fake 442 in 1972. All 1972 442 convertible models started life as a Cutlass Supreme, since the 442 was an ordered option. Whether a Cutlass Supreme Convertible was factory ordered as a 442, or dealer installed, or a private owner installed all the 442 options, they are all considered Cutlass Supreme or Cutlass S bodies. This is why all 1972 442 convertibles have Cutlass Supreme on the glove box door, and all 442 hardtops have just plain Cutlass on the glove box door.
I never had this car up on a lift, but from everywhere I looked the front and the rear floor pans look in good condition. A newer pair of Fisher body door sills were mounted. The black carpeting is believed to be original and still in rather good shape. There was a brand new set of four black deluxe carpeted floors mats placed down on the floors in preparation for this sale.
This Olds rides on a set of four P225 70/R14 inch raised white lettered B.F. Goodrich Radial T/A steel belted radial tires with very good tread on Super Stock II wheels painted to match the body color. All four Super Stock II wheels have all new chrome lug nuts, all four bolt on center caps, and all four beauty trim rings.
This convertible has a 10-bolt rear-end, but I am unaware of the gear ratio. The original trunk floor looks in nice condition and was coated with A/C Delco Black and Aqua spatter spray to make it appear factory correct. A brand new truck gasket was installed. The original jack, jack stand, bumper mount, and crow bar are all sitting inside the trunk on top of a brand new trunk mat with a full size Super Stock II spare tire with nice tread. This way if there is ever a mishap on the road being roadworthy again can happen in a matter of minutes.
The original Oldsmobile factory AM radio still appears in the dash, but I don't believe it is hooked up. An original Olds AM/FM stereo will still fit in the correct factory position if the new owner desires. This dash was never cut up to fit any aftermarket stereos like was typically done back in those days.
The actual mileage stated on the odometer reads 46,286 miles. I have no way to verify the mileage as original, although nowadays the mileage comes up exempt on a new change of ownership title in most states when a car is more than 10 years old. The Original 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass/442 Protect-O-Plate, Original Owner's manual, Original Emissions Control System manual, and the Original Consumer Information manual are all in the Original 1972 plastic dealer sleeve included in the glove compartment. These older classics that have survived for nearly half a century are becoming harder and harder to find.
The Nada Classic Car Price Guide currently has the 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible with the Rocket 350/180 horsepower V8 L-34 engine option listed at $72,710 in high condition, which they consider an excellent overall vehicle that was completely restored, or an original vehicle showing very minimal wear. Note: This value does not represent a 100 point show car or a #1 vehicle. Those vehicles can reach much higher prices.
Nada has the average condition listed at $49,940, which they consider in good overall condition that could be an older restoration or a well maintained original vehicle that is completely operable. The exterior paint, trim, and mechanics are presentable and serviceable inside and out. They say an average condition car is considered a 20-Footer!
Nada has the lowest condition value at $32,230 being considered a deteriorated restoration or a very poor restoration, but mostly usable "As-Is!" The lowest value does not represent a parts car, but would be considered as the price for a car needing a complete restoration. I believe whatever this classic convertible sells for in this "No Reserve" auction is a win/win proposition.
The Nada numbers don't lie! This Classic Convertible is a very valuable automobile! Whatever this classic genuine 1972 Cutlass Supreme/442 W-30 Convertible recreation sells for in this quick 5-day "No Reserve" auction is a win/win investment. If anyone follows the live auctions such as Mecum or Barrett-Jackson the 1970-1972 Convertible's typically most likely sell for in upwards of six figures. I'm not saying this convertible being offered is a Barrett-Jackson show piece by any stretch of the imagination, but in my opinion it is possible to take it up to the next level.
I'm selling this 1972 convertible as a nice daily driver type of vehicle. This Oldsmobile is an investment that I believe will continue to rise as these convertible's have consistently shown to escalate in value with each quarter. What you see is exactly what you get! The last picture in this auction is a picture of a 1970 442 W-30 convertible that I previously restored for one of my closest buddy's in St. Louis. That particular car took over 5 years to restore, but I wanted to show what these cars are capable of bringing at live auction. That Twi-light Blue Convertible just sold at the Mecum live auction on May 21st in Indianapolis more than 2 months ago.
Here is a prime opportunity to acquire your dream car at a nominal price. Maybe this classic is for the guy or gal that wanted one like the cool guy had in high school. This would be an ideal convertible to show up at the next high school reunion to prove how cool you still are. Sorry! Mattie is not included in the auction.
Although I've only owned this car for a relatively short period of time I tried to list everything I know when writing this description. If you feel I may have left anything out please ask as many questions as you like. They will be answered in a timely fashion. Please consult your significant other prior to placing any bids, and make sure to have your funds in order prior to placing your bid. Every seller knows it takes a great deal of time, money, and effort to set up a proficient auction, so please only bid if you intend to follow through with the purchase according to the auction guidelines. The $2,000 deposit is due within 24 hours and the balance is to be paid in full within 72 hours. I do have some great contacts for shipping and will pass that information along to the winning bidder.
This Classic Convertible is being offered on a quick 5-day "No Reserve" auction and will sell to the highest bidder on Sunday evening at 8pm Eastern time, 7pm Central time, and 5pm Pacific time.
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