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Old March 18th, 2022, 10:38 AM
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1970 442 - Rough Shape - $28K (not mine)

1970 Olds 442

Car needs EVERYTHING (interior, body work, drivetrain work, etc). Lots of money ($28k) for a car in that shape.

Boggles my mind they are asking almost $30k for a heap requiring everything. These prices never cease to amaze me.

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Old March 18th, 2022, 11:29 AM
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Maybe if it were a W-30 with paperwork ...
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Old March 18th, 2022, 11:42 AM
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Considering what the green W30 just didn't sell at on BaT (reserve not met), if the car in the listing is solid (fair assumption for an Arizona car), I don't think the price is too far off. Low to mid $20k's (which the buyer may be able to get to) for a number matching 70 442 with an original OAI hood is not a bad price (again only assuming the car is solid). Someone was willing to pay over $20K for the green W30 on BaT with a locked-up motor and a lot of rust. I realize it was a W30, but given the comments made on BaT and here, the buyer had to realize that the motor in that car was likely unusable meaning it would almost certainly not be numbers matching when it was finished. I think a real number matching 70 442 you can jump in and drive while working on for under $30K will sell without too much trouble in this market. A few months to a year from now..... we will see.

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1970 Oldsmobile 442 with the original 455 engine runs and drives good rust free Arizona car extra parts include a complete – a complete set of original wheels with trim and more. This car is a real 442 with the original motor. Your chance to own a true classic muscle car. $28,400or best reasonable offer.








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Old March 18th, 2022, 03:01 PM
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$30k for the car, $30k to get it close to right. Thank god I like b-body Oldsmobiles that are still available at a fare price and fit my fat old body better.
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Old March 18th, 2022, 06:12 PM
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It's double what it should be.
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Old March 18th, 2022, 07:04 PM
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Quick observation also. The hood has been repaired obviously. I would like to see the underside.

Every Oldsmobile is worth ten times more now. So they think.
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Old March 18th, 2022, 07:13 PM
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Coors Light w/ Huggie included?

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Old March 18th, 2022, 07:17 PM
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I Am impressed that it actually has 442 tail light lenses and not Cutlass lenses. I still don't see 30 grand there.
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Old March 18th, 2022, 07:40 PM
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The craigslist add has been deleted for the car in the thread below meaning it is likely sold:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...t-mine-162812/
If that sold anywhere close to the $18K asking price, I think the car in this thread is worth well into the mid $20K's as long as it is truly solid and numbers matching (metal costs a lot more to replace than upholstry). The underhood shot shows a factory steel frame on the OAI hood, but a missing screen and air cleaner assembly. It also looks like the OAI fender brace and original 1970 fender are still present (on the driver side anyway). Passenger side may not be, considering the fit and the fact that it is all in primer (no yellow). It would be nice to know what "other" parts are included in addition to a supposed factory set of wheels.

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Old March 18th, 2022, 07:49 PM
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Thirty Grand is too much for that car.
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Old March 20th, 2022, 07:07 AM
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Unfortunately it today's market, the price isn't as far off as we think. Some bodyshop with buy it for 25K paint it, have the interior done, and sell it for 55K to 65K. The labor doesn't cost them much and they get a discount on materials.. It's sad as half the cars you see listed now a days are just quick flips
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Old March 20th, 2022, 09:21 AM
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Maybe he isn't crazy - look at this car on Marketplace
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Old March 20th, 2022, 09:31 AM
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Overpriced, my buddy bought this '70 last summer. Asking price was 30k, he paid less. A very clean California car.
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Old March 20th, 2022, 09:46 AM
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The blue car is certainly neat, but it is not necessarily an even comparison. First; prices seam to have changed a lot in the past 8-12 months as covid begins to wind down. Second; a post, flat hood, hubcap car is very cool, but most would pay more for a hardtop OAI hood car. I realize the condition of the blue car is a lot nicer, but I think the differences outlined above play more of a factor then you are giving them credit for. In the end it does not really matter as I think I can state that no one in this conversation will be buying the car.
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Old March 20th, 2022, 03:00 PM
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no one in this conversation will be buying the car.
True, but I woulldn't touch that car, factory W25 hood or not, for the money that he is asking. The blue car is in excellent condition, w/ buckets, a/c, dualgate shifter, 3:23 posi and a tilt wheel, Nice cars are out there at a good price, patience is the key.
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Old March 23rd, 2022, 07:37 AM
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Wow i didn't see this until today,
I love the color combo!
When i was a kid i missed out on the same car.
still bothers me. and its only an 1-1/2 away.

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