1972 442 Convert.

[Zee]

Hello, I would like a little help from some experts. I am condsidering purchasing this 1972 442 conv. I am going to look at t this weekend and would like to know what you think it may be worth. According to the owner, it is an actual 442 that came with a 350. He put a 455 out of another 442 in it. He no longer has the origional 350. I think he wants somewhere around 20K.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...%3AIT&viewitem=

[tim72]

That car has been on e-bay of and on for some time. It is a nice looking car and color. A picture is definately not like being there in person. The proce all depends on the condition. since it ios a convertible check the floor boards. Let us know how you make out.

[Jamesbo]

Welcome aboard

Nice car but from my limtied understanding of 72's it has some issues.

Patience will reward you with all [or more] than you ever wanted to know.

[citcapp]

Good luck, just make sure you check all locations for rot, inside the fender wells trunk under the carpet. Wear old clothes and crawl all over the car. What I find odd is the outside is very detailed but the engine compartment is very dirty, leaking valve cover gaskets and some breather parts missing. Makes a guy wonder what is hidden. 20k is a lot of money in todays soft market. take your time on this.

[csstrux]

Cant put my finger on exactly why, but my first response was...NOT. #year old complete resto? With wet a wet diff, and rocker covers I am thinking Complete repaint. Some other details that I cant put my finger on (not being an expert) would lead me to question the asking price. I am cheap azz, and the current economy has compounded that trait in me, but I would not likely pay half that were I in your shoes. That said the car is photogenic, and yes would likely be a lot of fun. If you are going to, look at that one in person if you can and get verification on everything you can. Just my opinion.

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by csstrux

Cant put my finger on exactly why...

Well, here's the thing. A real 1972 442 would not have had both the 442 emblems AND the Oldsmobile letters on the trunklid. This is a Supreme convertible, not an original 442.

Also, for $20K, the seller could at least degrease the engine. Oh, and replace the chrome on the front end. And why would you pay a couple of hundred bucks for "new" grilles then paint them black (OK, I believe the grilles are new to that car )