4+4+2=10

I’ve been on the hunt now for over a year for that truly special 70 – 72 Holiday 442 coupe within my budget and I’m very happy to say the eagle has finally landed! Arrived today via Reliable carriers.

This car was cared for by the second owner since 1971. It was painted once 30 years ago and still retains the original vinyl top. There is no rust. It has enjoyed the snuggly confines of a southern California garage since it was painted only to come out for an occasional drive on blue bird days. Seat covers and carpet were also replaced many years ago. The astute one will note the passenger fender was replaced however this was apparently done before owner #2 took possession. The camera lens makes the front view look a little wonky, but there is nothing askew on the car.

It has 154K miles and the original engine and trans have both been rebuilt. This car pulls hard and shifts very firm. Not sure what the rear gear is but I suspect it is a 3.08 or 3.23. I’ll look into this when I get some time to dink with it. Like most of the cars on the market, the A/C needs some attention. The PO didn't mess with it as R12 is hard come by these days. Needless to say I’m stoked and glad to be back on the road with an Oldsmoblie! Enjoy the pics…..

oldcutlass

Congrats, realistic expectations usually pay off with some patience.

RetroRanger

nice Olds Gold !!!!

oldsmoboogie

Good looking car, congratulations!

Sugar Bear

That is a VERY NICE, GREAT looking car...Good luck and enjoy it!!!

1970supremevert

Love the Gold Interior
Nice car

Greg Rogers

Sweet! That is very nice.

CRUZN 66

Congrats on your new acquisition... Patience is a virtue... Enjoy the new ride...

dragline

Nice to see one without the W-30 add ons! VERY NICE!!!

442gs

looks like a clean unmolested car. happy for you.

70W-32

Nice to see that quality cars still exist. Have fun

Dream67Olds442

Congrats, sweet ride!

35tac

Congratulations on the new ride. Very nice and enjoy.

Wayne

rand5204

Great looking car. Built the same week as my convertible but in a different plant. Enjoy!

EarlSpilner

Love that colour!

69 Hurst

Very nice, congrats!!

Cincinnati Rick

Beautiful car! Kind of partial to the paint code 55 Galleon Gold cars

scrappie

Nice car congrats!
What are the switches under the dash near the wiper switch?

4+4+2=10

Thank you, The **** is a hood latch pull and the toggle switch he said was added as an override switch for the A/C..(strange?). I've not ventured to try it out yet.

tc

4+4+2=10

Thank you for that. I never was much for women with boob jobs either... I like 'em the way they were born

4+4+2=10

Thanks to all for the positive comments and well wishes! I'll have some questions as the car is not perfect and I'll want to make a change on it here and there. I'm looking forward to the journey.

thanks again,
tc