$275,000 invested. Incredible 442 with upgrades!

Description for Oldsmobile 442 1966

$275,000 invested! Documented- Has 8 inch thick stack of meticulously itemized receipts. Has photos of the restoration process. Has a detailed user's guide explaining everything from what oil is used to how to adjust the sub woofer. Dialed in- 1,300 test miles. It is ready to be used with confidence. Fresh- Just finished 2016 with latest innovations. Pristine- Winner of significant judged shows. Houston Autorama, Keels n Wheels. The description is rather lengthy but this car has so much... to offer. It would truly take 1/2 a day inspecting this car and going through all the docs to fully appreciate it. The pictures showing what they went through just to fabricate the air cleaner is impressive. EXTERIOR: Solid Texas car. The body was stripped bare and put on a rotisserie to be restored meticulously from every angle. The body is straight as a laser. A lot of attention to the fit. The body parts were "gapped" making sure everything is flush and square. It was painted in stunning Viper red, looks like wet nail polish. All new glass, properly fitted. The convertible frame was restored. Has upgraded black cloth top that fits perfectly, rear window is crystal clear. Every piece of chrome is show quality. Rear bumper is notched for the exhaust. Every piece of stainless trim is polished like chrome. All new weatherstrips, rubber gaskets etc. Jambs are slick as the outside. I love the modern version of the SS1 wheels, they are 17 inch cut from billet aluminum. Performance Nitto 450 tires were custom made with redlines. INTERIOR: Reconstructed front seats have wide bolsters and back support but upholstered to look stock. Fabricated duct work connects to factory outlets. Climate controls updated with electronics. Custom made stainless overlays on console and instrument panel. All new wiring and updated fuse block. Custom stereo system has bluetooth, Focal speakers, subwoofer, amp and hidden antenna. Custom electronic gauges. Has Flaming River tilt column with sport wheel. Features include power windows, power locks using a remote, factory vacuum gauge and more. Every square inch of the interior is pristine condition. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It looks like a mechanical marvel with several unique hand built components. The workmanship is nothing short of amazing. It is more then just a pretty face. It has a bored, balanced and stroked 455 making it a 490 creating 550 hp! Mondello built the motor, the are the country's leader in building performance Olds motors. Specs- chryo treated bearings, rings, crank, h-rods. Has Comp roller cam, Harland Sharp roller tip rockers, forged pistons, Edelbrock aluminum heads, double roller timing chain, 8 quart oil pan and high capacity pump. Custom fuel injection system features a Mondello Posi Flow intake, Fast XFI 2.0 system, engineered fuel injection with sequential port injectors, machined fuel rails and throttle linkage. The air box is a one of a kind show piece. Handcrafted aluminum with ram air tubes through the grill like a W-30. It also features MSD dual sync ignition, the MSD box was hidden under the dash using a fabricated bracket. The headers were handcrafted from stainless steel, very impressive workmanship. The front of the motor has March serpentine belt and pulley system with billet brackets. Has Type ll power steering with remote reservoir. Vintage Air system was custom installed, has polished components. The wiring and plumbing were hidden behind the fender. A custom frame support was made for the aluminum Griffin radiator with dual electric fans. The firewall was made smooth. Has Hydrotech power brake booster, Wilwood master. Upgraded Deteoit Speed electronic wiper motor with 7 speeds. Billet hood hinges were installed. TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It has been boxed and custom upholstered. Behind the panel is the battery with a built in charger. Slick red paint under the lid and in the jamb. Included are multiple trophys, car cover, top boot. UNDERSIDE: Wow, nothing short of amazing. Completely custom TCI built Turbo 400 has a Gear Vendors overdrive making it a 6 speed automatic. Has break away 2,100 stall torque converter. The trans mount had to be refabricated, driveshaft shortened and the floor tunnel completely remade. Baer drilled and slotted discs at each wheel. Has all new E-brake assembly. In back it has a new Moser 12 bolt rear end with 3.55 posi gears, 35 spline axles and aluminum cover. The exhaust system is custom fabricated, big 3 inch stainless pipes, stainless Magnaflow mufflers, resonators, crossover pipe, and trumpet tips. There's a stainless fuel tank with internal Aeromotive pump. Fuel lines are insulated. Custom suspension. In front it has Global West- fat tubular control arms, 1 1/8 inch sway bar. In back it has adjustable traction control, Koni Red gas shocks. The bottom of this car is painted smooth and glossy. Down to the smallest detail- every last clip and screw is pristine. Fit, finish and function; in and out, top to bottom is outstanding! Rare car, only 2,049 442 convertibles made. Chevelles are great, but if you want to be unique this car is it. One of the best Pro Touring muscle car convertibles in the country! I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video that explains the car's condition in detail. Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no hassle experience! 815-323-6536 9-5 central Answered ASAP Air conditioning Power steering Power 4 wheel disc Power windows