Lot 1010
One-owner 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
VIN: 344678M384422 Mileage: 100,200 miles
With a 400 cubic inch V8 engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with factory air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, and the front brakes are upgraded to discs. The original drum brakes remain in the rear. The wheels are reproduction one-piece 15" Rally style wheels, with Firehawk P215/65R15 tires dated 2010. The originals were 14" and had a chrome trim ring.
With an exterior repaint in the original Provincial White, with a black cloth top that appears to be a replacement. The interior presents a bench seat that has been recovered along with the front door panels and armrests, with the original rear side panels and rear seat vinyl. Replacements are present.
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One-owner car from new, with the original invoice, and North Carolina title. Purchased upon return from serving in Vietnam. The owner claims the engine has never been opened up, and it sounds like a new engine.
A refresh was performed in 2011 to include stripping to bare metal, and replacing both rear quarters due to minor rust in arches. The trunk was refinished in original speckle paint. It was completely repainted in the original color, the bumpers were re-chromed, the grill and other trim parts were replaced with Year One and Original Parts Group replacements. The window gaskets, and trim were also replaced. The original LoF glass remains with a replacement PPG front windshield. The front seats and doors were rebuilt and parts replaced. Material for the rear interior is present. The heater core was found leaking, and was bypassed. In 2016, the coolant system was serviced with new water pump, thermostat, radiator, and a new timing chain set was installed. Most recently, the hydraulics for the top were repaired. A folder is present with all receipts dating from 1969 to present. Confirming fastidious care.
The following condition report, while thorough, is not exhaustive as vintage cars have inherent wear and imperfections. We welcome personal inspections, please contact mt@lelandlittle.com to schedule. Public previews are available the second Saturday each month from 9am-12pm.
Heater core is bypassed; the original steering wheel with some cracking; some surface rust present to convertible top frame; front lower fenders with very minor repairs; passenger external lock is out, but present; rear seat foam is original and brittle; tires and shocks are aged; no other apparent concerns.
