1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

This 1971 Oldsmobile 442 convertible is finished in green with white stripes and a power-operated white convertible top, and the green vinyl cabin upholstery is complemented by woodgrain paneling. The car received a replacement convertible top bow, floor pans, cabin insulation, green carpets, shifter bezel, and window hardware following the seller’s acquisition in 2025. The car is powered by a 455ci Rocket V8 linked to a Buick-sourced three-speed TH400 automatic transmission, and further equipment includes a ram air hood, 14″ Super Stock III wheels, power steering, a Hurst dual-gate shifter, power-assisted front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust system with trumpet-style finishers. The cabin is outfitted with a center console, front bucket seats, and a heater. This 442 convertible is now offered with service manuals, spare parts, and Alabama registration in the seller’s name. The car left the factory finished in Lime Green (43). The seller tells us that a majority of the floor pans were replaced along with the convertible header bow and windshield channel under current ownership. Fiberglass repairs on the nose of the vehicle have also been completed. Exterior equipment includes a power-operated white convertible soft top, a ram air hood, sport mirror housings, and dual exhaust outlets with trumpet-style finishers. A tear in the soft top, paint imperfections, and rust on the bottom of the driver’s door are displayed in the gallery. Body-color 14″ Super Stock III wheels are mounted with Cooper Cobra Radial G/T white-letter tires that are said to have been installed within the past 100 miles. The car is equipped with power steering, and stopping is provided by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in green vinyl, and woodgrain trim accents the dashboard, center console, and doors. The seller notes that sound-deadening material was installed, and the seatbelts, window felts, sun visors, carpets, sill plates, armrests, shifter surround, and window hardware were replaced under current ownership. Interior appointments include a Hurst dual-gate shifter, cupholders, and a cabin heater. The radio does not work. The steering wheel has a cracked rim, and it frames factory-style instrumentation. The five-digit odometer shows 32k miles, approximately 800 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The 455ci Rocket V8 breathes through a ram air induction system and a four-barrel carburetor, and the seller believes that the engine is a replacement unit that was installed early in the vehicle’s history. The TH400 automatic transmission is believed to have been replaced recently, per the seller, who notes that the tag on the gearbox denotes that it came from a 1974 Buick. Corrosion is noted on underbody components. Decoding the data plate reveals the following production information: Style: 71 34467 – 1971 442 two-door convertible Body: LAN240217 – Lansing, Michigan, assembly; body-sequence number Trim: 972 – Jade Green vinyl Paint: 43 A – Lime Green with a white convertible top 12E – Fifth week of December production Service manuals and a collection of spare parts are included in the sale. The car is being sold on its Alabama registration, which serves as an ownership document in the state.

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