1968 Oldsmobile

442 Convertible SOLD

SOLD

1968 Oldsmobile

442 Convertible

Description

Please contact one of our expert gear-head consultants at 708-388-5277 for the most complete information on this beautiful vehicle. They will be happy to answer any questions you may have, give you a complete walk-around, and in the process, supply you with the most detailed description of the vehicle

For the 1968 Model Year, The Oldsmobile 442 (400 CI, 4 Barrel Carburetion, 2 Exhaust Pipes) Was Upgraded From A Simple Options Package To Its Own Separate Model. The Model Is Denoted By VINs That Start With The Digits '344'.

It Was Originally Written "4-4-2", But By 1968 Badging Was Shortened To Simply "442", But Oldsmobile Brochures And Internal Documents Continued To Use The "4-4-2" Model Designation.

1968 Was The First Year For Side Marker Lights And Front Outboard Shoulder Belts, And The Last Year For Vent Windows On Hardtops And Convertibles. 4-4-2s For '68 Had Unique Rear Bumpers, With Exhaust Cutouts And Special Exhaust Tips.

Only 5,142 Convertible 442's Were Made For The 1968 Model Year.

Real 442, Documented With Protect-O-Plate

Standard Equipment Included:
Dual Master Cylinder, Four-Way Flashers, Energy-Absorbing Steering Column, Padded Dash, Back-Up Lights,. Other Standard Equipment Included Heavy-Duty Springs, Stabilizer Bar, Special Shock Absorbers And Wheels, Special Emblems, Hood Louvers, Paint Stripe, Special Tires And A High Output Engine. The Interior Was Either Vinyl Or Cloth.

Features Include:
Smooth Running Oldsmobile 400ci V8 With Vehicle VIN Numbers Stamped On Side Of Block # 38M159081
Block Casting # 396026G
Rochester 4 Barrel Carburetor
"C" Code Heads
Newer Dual Exhaust System
Automatic Transmission Matching Number With Vehicle VIN Showing ON Side Case, Code "OG"
Power Steering
Newer Front And Rear Suspension
Newer Power Drum Brakes
Newer Brake System
AM/FM/CD Player (With Remote) In Glove Box (Orig Radio In Dash)
Grant Steering Wheel, Original Steering Wheel Available To Buyer

New Professional Bare Metal Re-Paint In Ocean Turquoise (Code K1) With Black 442 Signature Vertical Striping On Both Front
Clean Solid Floors, NO UNDERCOATING
New Black Power Convertible Top, Clear Back Glass Window With Black Boot (Boot Not Pictured)
Black Vinyl Interior (Code 950)
Newer Carpeting
Newer Chrome And Polished Trim
New Raised White Letter Tires On Olds Rally Wheels

This is a consignment vehicle and the information above was provided by the current owner. We can make no guarantees as to the accuracy of the above information. However, please understand as with all pre-owned automobiles, the described condition is subjective . .
Worldwide Enclosed Door To Door Transportation / Financing Available

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Specs

Basic

Year
1968
Make
Oldsmobile
Model
442
Sub Model
Convertible
Miles
29,244
Vin
344678M159081
Stock
1164

Engine

Engine Size
400 V8
Transmission Type
Automatic

Body

Body Color
Turquoise

Interior

Interior Color
Black

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