Barrett Jackson today

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by GG Allin

Was it a W-30 car?

Yep. It was not any ordinary 442.

[MMARSH]

Originally Posted by GDNF2ET

Me too The funny thing is, I bet its a POS But no matter what, its whats left of the Futura and Batmobile #1

That car has been in the showroom of the Barris shop for years. I used to eat lunch at the Baja Fresh across the street all the time.

[GG Allin]

Originally Posted by MMARSH

Yep. It was not any ordinary 442.

Figured that. If it was a 4 speed it would be one of 96. Not sure how many autos were made.

[Ronbo]

Yes it was a 4 speed, but still...

[GDNF2ET]

Originally Posted by Ronbo

I can't believe the prices some of these cars are getting. A 1970 Olds 442 convertible just sold for $325K. Granted it was nice, but that's beyond insane.

One of the commentators said he looked over its exterior from about two inches and it was flawless..He also said it was restored by one of the top shops that are known for restorations..I'm curious how much that bill was...

[speeder]

$325k is about 5x what that 442 would sell for in a sane world. I sure wish that I had some collectible cars to sell, these prices are truly insane.

[doug_porsche]

Wasnt that 442 the one with the FACTORY aluminum block?
I think it had a factory aluminum rear end housing also.

Definitely not your dad's Oldsmobile

[Ronbo]

I don't recall them talking about an aluminum block or rear end, but they did point out the manual transmission.

I wonder what I would have got for my old Bugeye Sprite?

[GDNF2ET]

1970 OLDSMOBILE 442 W30 Lot 1314 | Barrett-Jackson Auction Company

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Thornton Reproductions - Quakertown, PA - Automotive Restoration, Auto Body Shop | Facebook

[Brian 162]

Originally Posted by GDNF2ET

Me too The funny thing is, I bet its a POS But no matter what, its whats left of the Futura and Batmobile #1

I noticed this week while promoting this car there are Ford badges just ahead of the doors. I've never seen those before.

[Tobra]

Wow, I wonder what my buddy's W32 is worth? It has the hood and all that other jazz. When you get on it, it sounds like it would suck a seagull in through the hood.

[GDNF2ET]

Originally Posted by Brian 162

I noticed this week while promoting this car there are Ford badges just ahead of the doors. I've never seen those before.

Yeah, those are new and outa place..I'm sure a kickback was involved there..No way they would be added without one...

[GG Allin]

Originally Posted by doug_porsche

Wasnt that 442 the one with the FACTORY aluminum block?
I think it had a factory aluminum rear end housing also.

Definitely not your dad's Oldsmobile

No aluminum block. It did have an aluminum intake. The 1970 W-30 was the high point of all 442's. 370 seriously under rated horsepower, 500 ft/lbs torque. It's Old's version of the Chevelle SS LS6 or Skylark GSX. I think the 68 and 69 Hurst Olds had more rated horsepower but the W-30 were very under rated. I remember when you could get a real nice one for well under $10K.

The aluminum rear end, option W27. They're worth a small fortune these days.

[doug_porsche]

Ok, of the old's sold this weekend did have the aluminum block.

Here is a second reference

"Was at the Barret-Jackson today(it was cold out!) and saw a 1970 If I remember correctly, 442 with an factory experimental all aluminum big block Olds engine in it!
Never knew such an animal existed, have a feeling it's going to bring big bucks. Going back Tuesday and will take some pics of the claimed factory aluminum engine restored 442. Anybody know anything about this car???"

Experimental Aluminum big block...... - ClassicOldsmobile.com

Dont remember which car had it though.


ok, little more research, yep I am avoiding real work.


Description

UDetailed Information

Lot Number: 1091Auction: SCOTTSDALE 2013Status: SOLDSale Type: NO RESERVEPrice: *$80,300.00Year: 1970Make: OLDSMOBILEModel: 442Style: CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEVIN: 344670M232269Exterior Color: RALLY REDInterior Color: BLACKCylinders: 8Engine Size: 455Transmission: 4-SPEED MANUAL


"Upgraded with a rare all aluminum Olds 455. This type of engine was on the July 1969 issue of Hot Rod magazine in Can Am racing trim, complete with dual turbo chargers. The aluminum 455 was developed and raced in the Can Am Series to test performance and durability. While the aluminum block never made it to production passenger cars, aluminum intakes and a few other components did. The engine was completely and properly rebuilt utilizing a factory Olds steel crankshaft and all internal components are new as well. "

http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?260828-Holy-Cow-Batman!&p=2140328


Which I find out is a different red 442
sorry

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1091&aid=466

[GG Allin]

Originally Posted by doug_porsche

Ok, of the old's sold this weekend did have the aluminum block.

Here is a second reference

"Was at the Barret-Jackson today(it was cold out!) and saw a 1970 If I remember correctly, 442 with an factory experimental all aluminum big block Olds engine in it!
Never knew such an animal existed, have a feeling it's going to bring big bucks. Going back Tuesday and will take some pics of the claimed factory aluminum engine restored 442. Anybody know anything about this car???"

Experimental Aluminum big block...... - ClassicOldsmobile.com

Dont remember which car had it though.


ok, little more research, yep I am avoiding real work.


Description

UDetailed Information

Lot Number: 1091Auction: SCOTTSDALE 2013Status: SOLDSale Type: NO RESERVEPrice: *$80,300.00Year: 1970Make: OLDSMOBILEModel: 442Style: CUSTOM CONVERTIBLEVIN: 344670M232269Exterior Color: RALLY REDInterior Color: BLACKCylinders: 8Engine Size: 455Transmission: 4-SPEED MANUAL


"Upgraded with a rare all aluminum Olds 455. This type of engine was on the July 1969 issue of Hot Rod magazine in Can Am racing trim, complete with dual turbo chargers. The aluminum 455 was developed and raced in the Can Am Series to test performance and durability. While the aluminum block never made it to production passenger cars, aluminum intakes and a few other components did. The engine was completely and properly rebuilt utilizing a factory Olds steel crankshaft and all internal components are new as well. "

Holy Cow Batman!


Which I find out is a different red 442
sorry

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=1091&aid=466

Then that is one rare bird that I've never heard of.

[sammyg2]

One thing to keep in mind: most of the scottsdale Saturday big $$$$ cars and very near perfect. As in the best of the best, flawless, better than new.

That's why they draw 10x as much as a thursday 'driver quality" car or cars at BJ's other auctions.

Too many folks watch that show and say "hey, my 71 malibu poser SS must be worth a hundred grand too".
Unfortunately it doesn't work that way.