Sold new at Roy Lang Oldsmobile in Bradley, Illinois, this 4-speed 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 underwent a concours- quality, frame-off restoration in 2019 that was completed in 2020 by marque expert Jim Novelli. The car then remained in storage, waiting to be one of the 20 cars selected for the official unveiling at the MCACN show in 2021. The car is owned by an Oldsmobile Master Judge that overlooked the detailed restoration process. The car only shows 45,018 miles on the odometer, with just 15 of those miles put on the drivetrain since the comprehensive restoration of the engine, transmission, Positraction rear end and body, as it’s only been driven on and off a trailer for car shows. The exterior is finished in factory-correct, special-order Aegean Aqua, complemented by a new Pearl White interior, making this 4-speed 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 an extremely rare example as one of few cars with its color combination. Other features include bucket seats and a center console, a tilt sport steering wheel, the Rally Pac and Tic-Toc-Tach gauges, a pushbutton AM/FM radio, and plenty of wood-grain accents throughout. Plenty of chrome is also featured, with its original, factory forced air induction hood, a set of SSI wheels mounting BF Goodrich G70-14 tires, and the 442 W-30 package completing the famous look of this rare Oldsmobile. The W-30 version of the 455 Oldsmobile Rocket V-8 was the most powerful engine ever offered, putting out 370 HP at 5,200 RPM with 500 lb-ft of torque at 3,600 RPM. This formidable powerplant featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio, a high-performance hydraulic cam, big-port heads and an aluminum intake manifold mounting a specially calibrated Rochester Quadrajet carburetor. Power from the original, rebuilt, matching-numbers 455/370 HP V-8 here is directed to the tires through the rebuilt M21 4-speed transmission paired to a rebuilt 3.42 Positraction rear end with correct W27 cover. The car is accompanied with the awards from MCACN, AACA Nationals and Oldsmobile Nationals, as well as the original dealer sales document, copy of original broadcast card, window sticker, copy of previous title showing mileage, owner’s manual, Protect-O-Plate and a dealer warranty pamphlet.
