1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Dual Gate Hurst Shifter W30 Replica Near Barn Find on 2040-cars

VIN: 3G87H2G103981 Year: 1972
Exterior Color: Orange
Make: Oldsmobile
Interior Color: Black
Model: 442
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: cutlass S
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Mileage: 34,000
Sub Model: oldsmobile F85 Hurst W30 Cutlass S 442 W31

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is my 1972 cutlass S with many 442 options. In 1972 the 442 was just a cosmetic package and could be added to any Cutlass. The VIN does not tell you if it is a real 442 so I do not know if this car is or not. It has sat for over 15 years and only used ocassionally the 15 years before that. The previous owner had the car for 30 years and bought it in 1982. He gave me several pictures of the car just after it had been repainted in the eighties which I will pass along to the new buyer. He says the 34K miles are original. There is no wear on the seats and the door hinges are tight but have no documentation. It has an original GM OIA ram air hood with fiberglass top and metal bottom. The twist latches work great. This hood was added in the eighties when the car was repainted. It has only been repinted that one time. It is and always was orange with a black interior. It has the rally steering wheel and tilt wheel option. It has the center console with the Hurst dual gate shifter. It has the TIC TOC TACH and orange needles for the oil, temp, fuel and amp gauges, this was the rally pac option. It has power steering, power disc brakes with rear drums, 4 core radiator and top plate. It has the 442 rear bumper with trumpets and dual exhaust. Has good buckets and rear seats but the material is brittle from the sun. It has the original numbers matching 350 oldsmobile engine but a rebuilt (15 -20 years ago) non numbers matching turbo 400 transmission. The rear is an open 10 bolt "O" type. The rear floors are nice but the fronts are rusty and the drivers side has a good size hole. The dual snorkel air cleaner is not for the OIA hood as the air cleaner is for the std. hood that came on the car originally. A tree branch has gone through the hood and split the metal under side and needs to be fixed. Hood still works and twist latches are good. The front fenders are very nice with no rust holes. The deck lid is nice with a little surface rust. Around the front and rear glass looks OK but you can see a few rust flakes in spots. The quarters and drop offs need repairs. The frame looks OK with scaly rust. Do not have a lift but have a floor jack if someone wants to stop by and take a closer look. The trunk floor and taillight surround is not good and the worst part of the car. The rear wing is an original GM part. Has the 442 front grilles. There is a very good chance this could be a real 442 as clones or tributes were not the normal thing to do 30 + years ago like they are today. I could not find any paperwork or build sheets in the car. I or you could part this car out for my asking price but someone may have the metal skills and mechanical skills to bring it back to life. I have not tried to turn the motor over and the car is stuck in neutral as the shifter cable is stuck from sitting in neutral all these years. You will need a trailer or tow truck to get it home. I will need a $500.00 deposit within 24 hours of auctions end and the remainder within 7 business days. Car will not leave until check clears my bank. Cash always works. Previous owner found his old North Carolina registration and will get a quick claim title at DMV this week.  I have a bill of sale and can pass that along until the title arrives. Car is located in Cary North Carolina 27518