Moxie9

I am selling a complete, original, numbers matching 442 rolling chassis. It is currently underneath a very nice original 442 in excellent condition, a solid #2 car, using the Old Cars Price Guide Scale. Yes, I am disassembling an original 442 with documentation. I need the body complete for my custom chassis. I am selling the complete rolling chassis. It has its original 400, trans, 12 bolt rear-end. I have five SS1 wheels with red-line tires. This car was restored in the '90's and received tons of new parts. I think the documentation listed trans rebuild, engine rebuild, new springs, all kinds of new parts. I have the documentation from the restoration shop in Georgia that did the work. All work done was to restore the car to stock condition. Like I said, the rolling chassis is for sale complete. The car will be disassembled in 3-5 weeks, so now is the chance to see the car while all systems are operational. How often can you drive the engine, trans, or rear axle that is for sale? This complete chassis is for sale for $3500.00 USD. Car can be seen in Easley, SC, where my restoration is taking place. I can be contacted at 217-224-8513 anytime before 10 pm central time. Car has around 90,000 miles on it, and I have pics I can send. You cannot buy original parts in excellent condition for near this price. This is not a bogus ad. I needed a great condition restored 442 hardtop for my custom chassis. I already have my drivetrain custom built for the application. The restoration was extensive, but was not frame-off. The front clip came off. The frame will have undercoating on it. The car was undercoated when it was originally sold new. I have the original bill of sale. This includes all the original goodies: sway bars, boxed trailing arms, drum brakes all around, engine from restored air cleaner to restored oil pan (!), exhaust in nice condition, you name it.

2blu442

If you don't care about numbers matching, what about using a Cutlass shell and putting on 442 emblems? I know in my part of the country you can find a nice Cutlass for much less than a numbers matching 442. John

gearheads78

I'm all for the anyone can restore a car but it takes a real man to cut one up attitude but sounds like you are taking it to the extreem. If thats a documented orginal car sell it and hack up a Cutlass

csstrux

OUCH!!! what a wast of a rare and dying breed

Moxie9

I understand the feeling some have about altering an original 442. I am restoring another car that was built 28 years ago that is a one of a kind custom built by my father. THAT car was a recreation of a car built for James Garner. This, therefore, at least to me, is a very valuable use for this classic. Anyway, take a look at the attached pics to get a feel for the condition of the chassis I have for sale. Please give me a call if you are interested. Leave a message if I am not home and I'll return your call. Thanks! 217-224-8513. matthewmast@sbcglobal.net

redoldsman

Sell this car and let somebody else appreciate it. Like Gearheads78 suggested, go buy a Cutlass and cut it up.

Willidog

What a waste. I am currently trying to put a regular Cutlass back together and can not imagine taking one apart for any reason, especially a numbers matching 442! SAD DAY!

Bluevista

Is this a re-creation of one of those custom shortened models that James Garner and others used for off-road racing? But then you wouldn't need a lot of mint original parts or would you?
Edit: I attached the article I saw about the "Banshee". I thought there was more than one like that back then.
http://www.442.com/articles/banshee.html

Allan

Oldsguy

I remember that banshee thing, lots of people can remember that Steve McQueen liked racing but forgot about James Garner.

2blu442

Well, not what I would do but it's your car. I wish we wern't on opposite sides of the country as I could use the parts! But shipping would probably move that cost up to $5,000 or more for me. Good luck selling the chassis, once you find the right person he'll be at your door with a trailer lickety split! John

oldscsc

I agree, that's quite the car to hack up, but I will refrain from ranting as you've probably got you mind made up.

baja1000

I see that you posted that you are building a recreation of one of James Garners 442 Baja race car, If you need any info let me know I Own one of his cars, Its a 1970 Olds 442 W31 race car, It was an original gold Hurst special W31 442 car, Then it went to Vic Hickeys shop in Ventura then it was built to race in the 1969 Baja 1000 and the 1970 and 1971 races, I have several one off race cars and trucks, And i have been in contact with Jimmy about the cars, Ron

baja1000

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