1966 Oldsmobile 442 matching numbers

Numbers Correct Convertible 4-4-2 Car guys are the scientists of the automotive world. They decode and deconstruct the history of every nut and bolt on a car of historic value. They sleep VIN numbers. Eat engine codes and breath-a-sigh of relief when a matching numbers car comes into their field of vision. Well. this arrow-straight 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 is the car of their dreams. A correct. numbers matching 4-4-2 out of Michigan during the Sixties. And. it’s a convertible. Now you can start drooling. VIN (338676M33512) is well-optioned and never strayed from its pedigree since leaving the Lansing factory production floor in 1966. In fact. engine casting number (390925E) and Factory Cowl Tag tell the story of a 400 cu. in. V8 and confirms its life in every detail. It was delivered with Factory Option Packages #2 and #5. including an automatic transmission. bucket seats with center console and shifter. rear console mounted performance vacuum gauge. power steering. power brakes. power convertible top. factory AM radio and mag wheels. Nothing says Oldsmobile performance better than 4-4-2. In recent years. it has become increasingly more difficult to find a real. factory-built 4-4-2 convertible. Finding one is this pristine of condition is near impossible. Be watchful. there are many clones on the market. but very few originals available for purchase. It’s name originally derived from its four-barrel carburetor. four-speed manual trans and dual exhaust. Some were produced with the available automatics in which case the second “4” is said to stand for the 400 high performance engine that stirs within this authentic muscle car. To clear up any confusion. the badging was originally written "4-4-2" (showing vertical bars between the numerals). The badge remained hyphenated throughout Oldsmobile's use of the designation. The 4-4-2 actually launched in 1964 and as early as 1965. 4-4-2s were available with 3-speed automatic transmissions. Then in 1968. the Factory badging was shortened to simply "442". but Oldsmobile brochures and internal documents continued to use the "4-4-2" model designation. Decoded 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 VIN: 338676M33512 3 - Oldsmobile 3 - F-85 Series 8 - V-8 67- Convertible 6 - 1966 Model Year M – Built in Lansing. Michigan Plant 33512 – Plant Sequence Number Engine Casting Number 390925EDesignating a 400 CI 442 Decoded Cowl Tag ST 66 – 33867 LAN 6962 Body Trim 980 – B N – 2 Paint W 2XG 5 VY Style 66 – 442 Convertible 33867 F85 Cutlass Convertible LAN – Built in Lansing. Michigan 6962 – Assembly sequence Trim 980 – B – Black trim with Strato Buckets Seats N – Paint Burgundy Mist 2 – Black Top W – Tinted Glass 2 - 2nd Option Group X – Power Windows G – Console V – 442 Y – Deluxe Front and Back Seat Belts (Note: 1966 cowl tags from Feb '66 on (to the left of 'Body by Fisher') indicate that the roof panel has reinforcements and threaded holes for shoulder belts. Source: http://www. oldsmobility. com) As noted. this particular Factory correct classic is a prime example of the era. featuring a drop-dead gorgeous basecoat clear-coat paint scheme finished in its original DuPont Burgundy Mist color. A completely detailed undercarriage and engine bay testify to its immaculate condition. The black interior and black convertible top are like new. BlueChip Motorcars has gone through the car’s mechanicals with meticulous care to ensure that it runs and drives as great as it looks. Interestingly. the prior owner provided a complete list of services he had made to the car. The list includes convertible top well liner. convertible top cylinders. convertible top hoses. convertible top switch. carpeting. door panels. seat covering. door knobs. door handles (in and out). 442 emblems. radio antenna. wheel trim rings. weather stripping. seals and felts. rear view mirror. window cranks. complete fluid change. door locks. trunk locks. exhaust. shocks. rear courtesy lighting. arm rest bases and pads. sun visors and sill plates. With this rare classic convertible you get the best of all worlds. A beautiful driving car ready for any trip. a show-stopping collectible that will stand tall at any show and an investment grade collectible that can be enjoyed for years to come. The car is available at Blue Chip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano. Questions can be directed to BlueChip Motorcars (949) 496-3000. TERMS & CONDITIONS The car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please e-mail us if you would like to see the car. If you prefer. we can arrange to have a qualified. independent. professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyers responsibility to verify that all of the sellers information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle. Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end. and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1000. 00 deposit is due within 48 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!). bank check. cashier's check. paypal or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's check. or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal will not be accepted as a form of payment for the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle. sell it to the next high bidder. or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding. we can help with this. Once the final balance has been paid. title transfer paperwork will be initiated. Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service. we will gladly cooperate. you can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and international shippers should you need some assistance. AS IS - NO WARRANTY This vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. 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Once final payment is made. we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care. but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made. Before delivery of the vehicle. the winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license. sign the Buyer’s Guide and in CA; sign an Agreement to furnish Insurance. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us. the seller. to the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen Transport Company. If you are not sure about something. Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. For additional information call BlueChip at (949) 496-3000. refer to BlueChipMotorcars. com or visit BlueChip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano. CA