The W-30 option included the venerable 455 cu in V8 with the fiberglass hood with integrated air ducts feeding into the low restriction air cleaner. The engine was tuned for greater performance, making sure that this was not your mothers Buick! The automatics used for the W-30’s used the dual-gate Hurst shifter and were tuned especially for the car. The power is delivered through the 3.42 Positraction rear end and the super-rare W-27 aluminum housing and differential cover, which saved 18 pounds over the standard-issue differential. .

We love the iconic red fiberglass inner fender wells that separate the W-30s from other 442s. Whether looking inside the hood or outside the fender wells, the red panels are impossible to miss! And the minuscule amount of weight they save might help the 0-60 time by .000001 seconds!

This W-30 was bought new by Jim Bormann at Mannering Oldsmobile on July 6, 1970. He paid $4,285 for the car. This 442 was custom ordered by the dealer in Sebring Yellow with White interior, automatic transmission and air conditioning. Sebring Yellow is incredibly rare, partly because it was an additional cost over the base colors. And the color looks very contemporary today: think about new Corvettes, Ferraris and Porsches all having yellow as one of their most sporting colors!

Mr. Bowman sold the 442 after about five years and later purchased it back and commenced a total, frame-off restoration that is fantastic today! Shortly after the restoration in 1991, he was awarded Best of Show and Best Engine at the National Muscle Car Association World Finals in Memphis. Since then, the present owner has done everything needed to make it look about as nice as it did when it won Best of Show. The car looks better than new.

The 442 comes with detailed photos of the restoration and a notebook with the various articles and magazine cover sporting the car. Also included is a signed letter from the original dealer and from the original and then long time owner, Jim.

The W-30 version of the 455 Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 was the most powerful engine ever offered in an Oldsmobile intermediate, and like its GM cousins, would be the zenith of the muscle-car era. With a 4.12-inch bore and a 4.25-inch stroke, the W-30 featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio, a high-performance hydraulic cam, big-port heads and an aluminum intake manifold mounting a specially calibrated Rochester Quadrajet carburetor. It was rated at 370 HP at 5,200 RPM with 500 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 RPM. It had a well-deserved reputation as a torque monster and was one of the greatest street performance engines of the era.

This W-30 is available for inspection in Las Vegas, NV. For more details and information, call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com.

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This example has the proper but non-numbers matching 455 CID V-8 and has benefited from various performance enhancements, such as headers, ignition and air flow upgrades.  This car is ready for show or go!!

The engine is a 455 cubic inch with a .03 overbore.  The rotating assemblies were thoroughly balanced and new pistons.  New water pump, fuel pump and oil pump, new camshaft and hydraulic lifters.  The intake manifold and heads are Edelbrock (aluminum performer heads).  They installed roller rockers which necessitated the new aluminum valve covers for additional clearance.   The horsepower is at least 450 and the torque is about 600 ft lbs.  Also updated was the power brake booster.   All of this work was completed within the past few months and less than 500 miles.

Review the photos and videos for more details.

We have little specifics on the cars history, but it is an authentic 442 that has the badging and options for the W-30 (but it is not a W-30).  The interior is largely original and looks very nice.  This reflects that the car has been well cared for over the years.

It was given a full gorgeous repaint and the chrome is very nice.  The black paint with gold striping looks sensational!  While competitive at regional car shows, it would not be a concours award winner.  This is, however, a complete crowd pleaser!!  Everyone who sees this falls in love with it and recounts their memories of a 442 in their youth!

This is a fabulous opportunity to own a nicely restored and sorted 442 for a reasonable value. Whether you are wanting a car to show or for weekend touring, this is a great investment value.  The NADA value guide shows the high retail value up to $43,700.  Please review the value guide as follows: http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1970/Oldsmobile/442/2-Door-Hardtop-Coupe/Values

For more details please call Harry at 602.245.7200 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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This example has the proper but non-numbers matching 455 CID V-8 and has benefitted from various performance enhancements, such as headers, ignition and air flow upgrades.  This car is ready for show or go!!  Review the photos and videos for more details.

We have little specifics on the cars history, but it is an authentic 442 that has the badging and options for the W-30 (but it is not a W-30).  The interior is largely original and looks very nice.  This reflects that the car has been well cared for over the years.

It was given a full gorgeous repaint and the chrome is very nice.  The black paint with gold striping looks sensational!  While competative at regional car shows, it would not be a concours award winner.  This is, however, a complete crowd pleaser!!  Everyone who sees this falls in love with it and recounts their memories of a 442 in their youth!

This is a fabulous opportunity to own a nicely restored and sorted 442 for a reasonable value. Whether you are wanting a car to show or for weekend touring, this is a great investment value.  Please review the value guide as follows: NADA Guide

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