132978 / 1968 Oldsmobile 442

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Assembled at GM's Fremont manufacturing facility on April 25th of 1968 and shipped half an hour down the road to Carl Nelson Oldsmobile in San Jose, California, this spectacular 442 hardtop barely had time to cool its big block engine before its first owner rushed in to shake hands and sign papers. A little over three years later, the car was sold to a gentleman by the name of Gary Urback who, through impeccable care and maintenance, kept it in pristine, original condition for the next 32 years! 2003 brought a third owner and a carefully planned and executed restoration which utilized a slick coat of correct GM code Y Saffron Yellow paint, correct black 442 rally stripes and all-original, new old stock and date code correct parts to provide a showroom fresh luster. And in 2009, the experts at Thornton Autoworks in Telford, Pennsylvania perfected the car with a few detail oriented finishing touches.

Lift the hood on this rare 1968 Oldsmobile and you'll find an original 400 cubic inch Rocket V8 which is branded with a correct, 442-specific 396026G casting number and a correct 38Z117575 partial VIN stamp. The 1968 Rocket 400 is a super-efficient wedge head design which utilizes a standard stroke and undersquare bore to create a stout 350 horsepower and one of the meanest sounds to ever come out of an American muscle car. Stomp the throttle and the car's big Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor mixes fuel from new stainless fuel lines with air from a new Fire Red single snorkel air cleaner, and shoves it into a correct cast iron intake manifold. At the sides of that intake, original Oldsmobile "C" heads hang above restored cast iron exhaust manifolds which make quick work of spent gases; and behind that carburetor, a correct points distributor sends fire through fresh black plug wires. Cooling is provided by reproduction GM hoses which cycle water through a correct heavy duty radiator. And charging comes courtesy of brand new V-belts which spin a fresh Delcotron alternator and a factory correct power steering pump behind a standard six blade mechanical fan.

Behind the big block 400 an original Muncie M-20 4-speed transmission, which wears a correct 1968 exclusive 3925660 casting number, a matching 117575 partial VIN and a P8D01 build stamp, sends power to a pavement melting O Type Posi-traction rear end that's stuffed with stout 3.42 gears. Present and accounted for is the new-for-1968 442 heavy duty suspension that includes beefy double A-arms with thicker coils and better shocks up front and a triangulated four link set up with boxed lower control arms, thicker coils, better shocks and a standard sway bar in back. Braking is provided retrofitted power front discs and standard rear drums; and turns come courtesy of a correct, factory optioned power steering system. And at the corners of the car, correct 14 inch polished Hurst wheels spin fresh G70-14 Firestone Wide Oval Super Sport redlines around pristine stainless trim rings and chrome, Hurst branded center caps.

Inside this A-body rocket, you'll find an original GM code 940 black vinyl interior which is both comfortable and appealing. Great looking stainless trimmed strato bucket seats sit in front of a vinyl rear bench on like-new black carpet which is protected by color-keyed floor mats. Between those seats, a factory optioned console frames a correct "442" branded Hurst shifter with mirror-like chrome trim. At the sides of those seats, great looking black door panels are decorated with pristine stainless trim, familiar GM armrests and chrome handles for the car's doors and windows. In front of those seats, a straight and pliable dash hangs an optional Rally gauge pack above silver 442 trim, a correct Oldsmobile transistor AM radio and a three-spoke deluxe steering wheel.

Whether you're searching for a pristine classic that can double as an investment, a cool car to drive and enjoy or a trailer queen to win trophies with, this phenomenal 1968 442 fits the bill! Call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com for more information on this awesome car!