Mondello's 442 W30 Vista Going to Auction

Bluevista · January 26th, 2009, 02:33 AM

Joe Mondello's factory built 442 W30 Vista Cruiser is going to be sold at the King auction in Atlantic City at the end of February. He has had the car since new and I'm surprised to see it for sale. The holy grail of Vista Cruisers along with the other one wherever it is. Perfect for the 442 guy or Olds collector that has everything. The only Vista that may be more desirable to have is the '69 from That 70's Show but Wilmer Valderrama (Fez) bought it for 500 bucks and is sitting on that beater.

http://www.acclassicweb.com/listing/detail.asp?Key=132

Jamesbo · January 26th, 2009, 05:39 AM

With all due respect my friend, I'd rather have the one of one Son of a Boss Wagon built for C/D magazine in 69 with a W-30 OAI 455.

Bluevista · January 26th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesbo

With all due respect my friend, I'd rather have the one of one Son of a Boss Wagon built for C/D magazine in 69 with a W-30 OAI 455.

I would have never guessed, any year as long as it's '69.

Jamesbo · January 26th, 2009, 07:49 AM

Hey, my wife likes 69,

What can I say?

Hairy Olds · January 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM

I have the original factory wholesale order for that wagon and it was never ordered or built as a W-30. The Hood and mirrors were added latter in it's life or maybe at the dealer it was delivered to. It was built for Popular Hot Rodding as a PR car on 9-16-69.

Jamesbo · January 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM

That's interesting. The article I have is from C/D Oct 1969 page 119..The Black and White [yellow now] short article title

"Son of Cousin of Boss Wagon"

"This year we ended up with a retina-detaching, gold metalflake billboard with star billing [in the form of 12-inch letters] going to C/D and credits going to Oldsmobile, 455 cu.in. and Hurst as well. The ram-air engine has been modified by Hurst [same as the 380-hp unit used in the Hurst-Olds........ '

It doesn't have a 69 H/O hood scoop nor can I make out any under bumper scoops. I see no mirrors from the pasanger side pic, But it says Car Driver in bold letters and Oldsmobile over the rear wheel well. The article says it's sporting 670X15 tires that look like on SSII wheels.

It goes on to say, "SOCOBW came equipted with air conditioning. Front suspension components include all the parts from the super heavy duty Police Interceptor package, including a rear anti-sway bar."

Eddie Hansen · January 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM

James i think Hairy Olds is talking about the Mondello '70 wagon, not the 69 your referring too...

I do love these wagons though!!

Jamesbo · January 27th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Bluevista · January 27th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the info Hairy Olds

Can't argue with documentation.
Another legend bites the dust, and I was planning to go to Atlantic City right after I win the lottery.

I've heard a lot of conflicting stories about that car and was always a little leary about it, what is it one of two of ??

I have to learn more about this Boss Wagon deal, sounds mucho cool.
Son of Cousin of Boss Wagon? Where are the uncle or aunt Boss Wagons?

Hairy Olds · January 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM

I bought the paper work on eBay a while back and have been looking for the vin to see if they matched up and they did. I have been collecting a lot of odd Oldsmobile paperwork and other objects for a while now. Jamesbo if you could post the 69 article that would be excellent.

Jamesbo · January 30th, 2009, 10:42 AM

When i scanned in the ariticle it's too large to post. Got any ideas on how to change that?

Hairy Olds · January 30th, 2009, 05:42 PM

Email it to me in the largest format and I will scale it down.
Paul

agtw31 · January 31st, 2009, 08:56 AM

they should just say one of two clones.

joe_padavano · January 31st, 2009, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agtw31

they should just say one of two clones.

"Clone" implies that there was an original to copy. I think the term you're looking for is "phantom". Sort of like "one-of-none".

citcapp · January 31st, 2009, 10:55 AM

"One of none" sounds like a good term for the Barrett Jackson auction house to start using.

. Good quote Joe

January 26th, 2009, 02:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,718	Mondello's 442 W30 Vista Going to Auction Joe Mondello's factory built 442 W30 Vista Cruiser is going to be sold at the King auction in Atlantic City at the end of February. He has had the car since new and I'm surprised to see it for sale. The holy grail of Vista Cruisers along with the other one wherever it is. Perfect for the 442 guy or Olds collector that has everything. The only Vista that may be more desirable to have is the '69 from That 70's Show but Wilmer Valderrama (Fez) bought it for 500 bucks and is sitting on that beater. http://www.acclassicweb.com/listing/detail.asp?Key=132

January 26th, 2009, 05:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,849	With all due respect my friend, I'd rather have the one of one Son of a Boss Wagon built for C/D magazine in 69 with a W-30 OAI 455. __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

January 26th, 2009, 07:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,849	Hey, my wife likes 69, What can I say? __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

January 26th, 2009, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hairy Olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104	I have the original factory wholesale order for that wagon and it was never ordered or built as a W-30. The Hood and mirrors were added latter in it's life or maybe at the dealer it was delivered to. It was built for Popular Hot Rodding as a PR car on 9-16-69. __________________

January 26th, 2009, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,849	Interestin That's interesting. The article I have is from C/D Oct 1969 page 119..The Black and White [yellow now] short article title "Son of Cousin of Boss Wagon" "This year we ended up with a retina-detaching, gold metalflake billboard with star billing [in the form of 12-inch letters] going to C/D and credits going to Oldsmobile, 455 cu.in. and Hurst as well. The ram-air engine has been modified by Hurst [same as the 380-hp unit used in the Hurst-Olds........ ' It doesn't have a 69 H/O hood scoop nor can I make out any under bumper scoops. I see no mirrors from the pasanger side pic, But it says Car Driver in bold letters and Oldsmobile over the rear wheel well. The article says it's sporting 670X15 tires that look like on SSII wheels. It goes on to say, "SOCOBW came equipted with air conditioning. Front suspension components include all the parts from the super heavy duty Police Interceptor package, including a rear anti-sway bar." __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional" Last edited by Jamesbo; January 26th, 2009 at 01:41 PM..

January 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Eddie Hansen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South River, New Jersey Posts: 278	I think....... James i think Hairy Olds is talking about the Mondello '70 wagon, not the 69 your referring too... I do love these wagons though!! __________________ ejhansen@comcast.net 69 Cutlass S 4 speed Convertible

January 27th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,849	Oh __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

January 27th, 2009, 01:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,718	Thanks for the info Hairy Olds Can't argue with documentation. Another legend bites the dust, and I was planning to go to Atlantic City right after I win the lottery. I've heard a lot of conflicting stories about that car and was always a little leary about it, what is it one of two of ?? I have to learn more about this Boss Wagon deal, sounds mucho cool. Son of Cousin of Boss Wagon? Where are the uncle or aunt Boss Wagons?

January 27th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hairy Olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104	I bought the paper work on eBay a while back and have been looking for the vin to see if they matched up and they did. I have been collecting a lot of odd Oldsmobile paperwork and other objects for a while now. Jamesbo if you could post the 69 article that would be excellent. __________________

January 30th, 2009, 10:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
Jamesbo Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 2,849	When i scanned in the ariticle it's too large to post. Got any ideas on how to change that? __________________ 69 H/O 69 442 convertible 69 Vista Cruiser 69 442 hardtop "Growing old is mandatory,Growing up is optional"

January 30th, 2009, 05:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hairy Olds Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 104	Email it to me in the largest format and I will scale it down. Paul __________________

January 31st, 2009, 08:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
agtw31 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 745	they should just say one of two clones.

January 31st, 2009, 10:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,438	"One of none" sounds like a good term for the Barrett Jackson auction house to start using.. Good quote Joe __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

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