1965 Oldsmobile 442

This 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 convertible underwent a refurbishment that was reportedly completed in 2019, and it is powered by a 400ci V8 mated to a four-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential. The car is finished in blue over black vinyl upholstery, and front disc brakes with Baer calipers have been added along with Cragar 14” alloy wheels. Additional equipment includes a power-operated black soft top, a center console, a Hurst shifter, a push-button AM radio, power steering, a four-barrel carburetor, PerTronix electronic ignition, and ceramic-coated exhaust headers. The seller acquired the car in 2019 and the radiator was replaced in 2022. This 442 convertible is now offered with a soft top boot and a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name. The seller states that the car left the factory finished in Royal Mist (E), and it was repainted during the aforementioned refurbishment. The windshield, black soft top, and hydraulic pump were reportedly replaced at that time and exterior brightwork was re-chromed or polished as needed. Cragar 14” alloy wheels are mounted with redline tires, and the car is equipped with power steering. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and Baer front calipers have been installed along with cross-drilled and slotted rotors. The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Bright metal trim accents the dash and center console, and additional appointments include a Hurst shifter, a push-button AM radio, and front lap belts. The three-spoke steering wheel frames a sweeping 120-mph speedometer and a fuel level gauge, while a 6k-rpm tachometer is located on the center console. The five-digit odometer shows 74k miles, approximately 200 of which have been added under current ownership. The 400ci V8 is said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment and is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor, a PerTronix electronic ignition conversion kit, and ceramic-coated headers that flow into a dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe and downturned outlets. The radiator was replaced in 2022 and an oil change was performed in August 2023. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission that was reportedly rebuilt under prior ownership. The seller states that the car is equipped with a limited-slip differential with 3.23:1 gearing. The cowl tag reveals the following information: 05D– Built the fourth week of May 65-33867 – 1965 Cutlass 2-door convertible LAN – Lansing, Michigan assembly plant 8824 – Production sequence 953 – Blue upholstery E – Royal Mist paint