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1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. Restored. Matching #s. What a diffrence a year makes. In 1970, at the zenith of the muscle car movement, Oldsmobile produced about 19,000 442 models, with nearly 3,000 of them convertibles. A Year later, with muscle car sales dropping, the company produced less than 7,600 442s. Only 1,304 of those '71 442s were convertibles, This Viking Blue 1971 Oldsmobile 442 convertible has been with the owner's damily since 1983. Sold originally in Ontario, Canada, where it stills resides, this numbers-matching car restored in 2010, with every component refurbished or replaced with new parts, according to the seller. It has since earned a first- place award at the Olds Nationals, among other show awards. According to the seller, both rear quarter panels, the trunk lid and the sheet metal in the driver's side lower wheel well area were all replaced during the restoration, When the body work was finieshed, the car was repainted the original Viking Blue, per the 26bcode on the cowl- mounted trim tag, The paintwork is in great condition. The convertible top (with a glass rear window) was replaced during the restoration and has rarely been lowered. It operates normally and there is a matching boot with the top. The windsheild has been replaced and the rest of the glass is original. all of the window seals have been replaced and appear in like-new condition and all of the exterior lights are in working order. The ivory interior was restored, along with the rest of car and appeaars to be in great, lightly used condition. Seats were reupholstered and the carpet was replaced. New sound- deadening material was laid prior to the carpet's installation. There are no splits or cracks in the restired instrument panel. All lighting ad the instrument cluster function correctly. The original AM/FM radio has been retrofitted with modern internal, including an auxiliary input discretely located in the glovebox and is used with upgraded speakers located in one-piece kick panels that looks like production vents. The car has power windows. It also has an original tilting steering wheel. This 442's 455-cubic-inch V8 engine is original to the car and has been rebuilt to the specifications of the optional W-30 package. Engine starts easily, without smoke. The choke works properly, transitioning normally from high idel after a brief warm-up. The only concession to originality was the upgrade of the original 2.25- inch exhaust system to a 2.5- inch system. There are no known leaks or weeping from the enfine, which is backed by an equally leak- free Turbo 400 theree-speed automatic transmission. This chassis and suspension appear in good condition and there are no known issues or leaks with the streering, handling or braking system, according to the owner. The car has been driven sparingly over the past decade, but the suspension has been inspected annually. Rare Super Stock 15- inch wheels with the correct bolt-on center caps replace the original 14-inch wheels are wrapped in BFGoodrich Radial T/As that were installed about three years ago. An official statement from General Motors of Canada corroborates this Old''s history, showing this 442 was built in Lansing, Michigan on April 15, 1971 and was originally solf at Trudeau Motors, in Belleville, Ontario. The report also details the original features and options. Comparatively few examples were built and this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has been restored to a seemingly high standard- a strong and distinctive example of the final days of the oroginal muscle car era. While we do our best to provide the highest quality classic cars with an honest and reliable description, we encourage you to come visit our showroom and see this stunning 1971 442 Convertible that is For Sale in person where you can see and drive the car for yourself to ensure you are happy with the car before you purchase. Thanks for looking and continue to watch our website: PastandPresentMotorCars.com for new Oldsmobile and other Classic Car Inventory coming in daily! is Available with low rates as is shipping from our Showroom to your Garage. Our team is working and available anytime by Phone or Text for your convenience at 407-559-7759.Trim: ConvertibleCondition: UsedCertified: 0Fuel Type: Gasoline

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