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The Oldsmobile 442 made its introduced in 1964. Its name referred to its four-barrel carburetor, four-speed gearbox, and dual exhausts. For 1966 the 442 became the first Oldsmobile equipped with the formidable W-30 package. This brought with it a ram-air induction system, high-performance camshaft, and stiffer valve springs. The original W-machine was available as a dealer-installed kit that could be added to nearly any Oldsmobile powerplant.
For 1968, Oldsmobile officially acknowledged the W-30 option in factory literature. A year later, the W-30 was offered exclusively for the 442. The reputation of the W-30 option reached new heights in 1970 when the F-block 455 replaced the highly tuned 400s. Further equipped with a fiberglass induction hood, heavy-duty coil springs, Delco telescopic shock absorbers and front-disc brakes, the 1970 W-30s gained acclaim for their ample creature comforts and well-rounded performance.
In similar fashion to the 1970 W-30, the 1971 W-30 was equipped with a Ram Air 455 with a hot camshaft, high-flow Quadrajet carburetor, and low-restriction dual exhaust. Power was impressive, rated at 350 bhp and 410 lb-ft of torque, and offered staggering acceleration through the gears. Its visual appearance was distinguished by a cleaner grille, updated taillight inserts, and red plastic inner fenders.
This example was delivered to its first owner through Royal Pontiac-Olds in Butler, New Jersey. The 442 engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, Hurst shifter, heavy-duty Posi-Traction 3.73:1 axle, W27 rear-end cover, Rocket Rally pack gauges, Tic-Toc-Tach, bucket seats, center console, and sport steering wheel.
This W-30 convertible is equipped with power steering, power windows, power top, wood-grain trim, AM push-button radio with bi-phonic rear speaker, tinted glass, two-speed wipers, a visor vanity mirror, and accessory lamp group. The car is painted in factory-delivered color scheme of Saturn Gold with black accent stripes and red plastic inner fenders.
Prvious owners of this car include Salvatore Amodeo, Lawrence Nuzzaci, and Robbie Yow. The current owner is a Michigan-based collector. The car has been given a restoration by Joe Cubellis of New Castle, PA.
The car rides on the optional color-keyed Super Stock II wheels and Goodyear Polyglas GT tires.
Of the 110 W-30 convertibles built for the 1971 model year, this car is one of only 32 originally specified with the four-speed gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
For 1968, Oldsmobile officially acknowledged the W-30 option in factory literature. A year later, the W-30 was offered exclusively for the 442. The reputation of the W-30 option reached new heights in 1970 when the F-block 455 replaced the highly tuned 400s. Further equipped with a fiberglass induction hood, heavy-duty coil springs, Delco telescopic shock absorbers and front-disc brakes, the 1970 W-30s gained acclaim for their ample creature comforts and well-rounded performance.
In similar fashion to the 1970 W-30, the 1971 W-30 was equipped with a Ram Air 455 with a hot camshaft, high-flow Quadrajet carburetor, and low-restriction dual exhaust. Power was impressive, rated at 350 bhp and 410 lb-ft of torque, and offered staggering acceleration through the gears. Its visual appearance was distinguished by a cleaner grille, updated taillight inserts, and red plastic inner fenders.
This example was delivered to its first owner through Royal Pontiac-Olds in Butler, New Jersey. The 442 engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox, Hurst shifter, heavy-duty Posi-Traction 3.73:1 axle, W27 rear-end cover, Rocket Rally pack gauges, Tic-Toc-Tach, bucket seats, center console, and sport steering wheel.
This W-30 convertible is equipped with power steering, power windows, power top, wood-grain trim, AM push-button radio with bi-phonic rear speaker, tinted glass, two-speed wipers, a visor vanity mirror, and accessory lamp group. The car is painted in factory-delivered color scheme of Saturn Gold with black accent stripes and red plastic inner fenders.
Prvious owners of this car include Salvatore Amodeo, Lawrence Nuzzaci, and Robbie Yow. The current owner is a Michigan-based collector. The car has been given a restoration by Joe Cubellis of New Castle, PA.
The car rides on the optional color-keyed Super Stock II wheels and Goodyear Polyglas GT tires.
Of the 110 W-30 convertibles built for the 1971 model year, this car is one of only 32 originally specified with the four-speed gearbox.By Daniel Vaughan | May 2013
2015 RM Auctions - Automobiles of Arizona
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $200,000-USD $250,000
High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $160,000
2013 Gooding and Company - The Amelia Island Auction
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $225,000-USD $275,000
Sale Price :
USD $189,750
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Oldsmobile 442
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m104959 Sold for USD$93,500 2024 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M175684 Sold for USD$151,800 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Chassis#: 344871m172576 Sold for USD$90,200 2024 Mecum : Glendale | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M171902 Sold for USD$143,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M224556 Sold for USD$178,200 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m143739 Sold for USD$47,300 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m145325 Sold for USD$74,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m191515 Sold for USD$55,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 CONVERTIBLE RE-CREATION Chassis#: 342671M165731 Sold for USD$40,700 2023 Barrett-Jackson : New Orleans | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m231626 Sold for USD$107,800 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Chassis#: 344671m142415 Sold for USD$126,500 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M145543 Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 342671M151223 Sold for USD$112,200 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M144240 Sold for USD$110,000 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 Chassis#: 344871M174544 Sold for USD$94,600 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Sold for USD$68,200 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Sold for USD$129,250 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Sold for USD$137,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Sold for USD$82,500 2022 Mecum : Las Vegas | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE Chassis#: 344671M124235 Sold for USD$110,000 2022 Barrett-Jackson : Houston |
Oldsmobile 442s That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Oldsmobile 442's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible | 344671m112200 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $90,000 | ||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $130,000 | $175,000 | $200,000 | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Glendale | $95,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible | 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | $120,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $70,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $67,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Orlando | $150,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $55,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 CONVERTIBLE | 344671M171956 | 2020 BarrettJackson : Online July 2020 | |||
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 W-30 CONVERTIBLE | 344671M171956 | 2020 BarrettJackson : Online Only May | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2020 Mecum : Glendale | $65,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $15,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $58,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Harrisburg | $50,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Houston | $40,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2019 Mecum : Kissimmee | $45,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 | |
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2018 Mecum : 2018 Chicago | $45,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible 442 Tribute | 342671M196889 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Auburn Spring | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 342671M196889 | 2018 RM Sothebys : Fort Lauderdale | $50,000 | $60,000 | |
1971 OLDSMOBILE 442 COUPE | 344871R105346 | 2018 Premier Auction Group | $11,000 | ||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $70,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $31,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $24,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee | $22,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Las Vegas | $160,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 | 2017 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Fall | ||||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2017 Mecum : Harrisburg | $60,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $25,000 | |||
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | 2017 Mecum : Indianapolis | $55,000 |
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