For Sale:
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30, this car is 1 of 920 and 1 of 563 hardtop automatic cars built, It sports a beautiful matador red paint job with correct W30 black stripes. These are the original colors, this car has had an extensive frame off restoration, the body was lifted, media blasted, washed and etched the bottom, and Interior and cowl were painted black before placing it back on the frame. NOS fenders were used along with rust free Texas trunk lids and doors. W25 Ram Air Hood and Breather are original restored.
The entire drive line was completely rebuilt using the original numbers matching 455 engine and 3:23 Posi-traction rear differential, The Transmission while not born to this car is a correct “OW” Turbo 400 Transmission. It has all the correct W30 equipment Including the Correct Factory Aluminum W30 Intake, Carburetor, Distributor, H Cylinder Heads and open faced alternator.
Every part on this car has been restored to new condition, frame, undercarriage, cross member and many other parts have all been media blasted and powder coated, Differential housing was media blasted and primed and painted, all interior pieces large and small right down to the glove box screws have all been bead blasted and or repainted, The gas tank, pad, straps, gas Lines, brake lines and other plumbing have been replaced using factory correct bent lines and parts from inline tube. Brakes have all new Backing Plates, caliper brackets, calipers and pads. It has the correct boxed rear control arms with rear sway bar and all new shocks. All new black legendary interior, including the head liner, carpet, seats and door panels, The dash was pulled, disassembled, freshly dyed and detailed. The under the hood wiring harnesses are all brand new.
NOS stone shield and original restored 442 grilles.
New windshield and back glass, All the stainless trim has been restored and polished for show this car is also very well optioned, options include:
All chrome SS1 wheels with NOS center caps, sport steering wheel, tilt column,
Factory rally pac gauges, reconditioned AM/FM stereo radio and 8 track tape player, power trunk, power windows, power door locks, factory Hurst dual gate shifter, light package, deluxe seat belts, power brakes, power steering, Air conditioning, I started to install the cruise control but have not had a chance to restore the pieces.
Both bumpers were re-plated and the bumper brackets were powder coated, tail light housings were re-painted along with the deflectors.
The exhaust system is a factory OEM style made by Gardner Exhaust.
Reproduction red wheel wells and Goodyear Poly glass Tires are installed.
This car speaks for itself and has won numerous awards Including a First place at the Oldsmobile Nationals in 2009 and in 2013, It won Junior Best of Class at the Nationals in Cincinnati and First place as a senior in 2015, it then won Senior BOC at the Kingsport Nationals in 2016 earning the coveted “Senior Preservation” award scoring 994, it has won several first places at OCA Quad States shows, and won BOC at the Minnesota Olds Club State Show 4 times, All Gm show Best of Class winner 5 times and has Won First Place 3 times at the LOL GTO Muscle Car Classic, winning a second, third and 4th place awards in the Winners circle the following years, It has also won many other local awards including many First places and Best of show awards.
85,000 or best offer
Daniel Curtis
612-210-3747
oldsparts@comcast.net

 

NO say it isn't true! GL with sale Dan. You have a very nice car.

 

WOW
Mister Dan



hope you can find a way to keep this car

all the best
b

 

Thought I would offer this car here first, many of you have seen this car in person and can validate its condition, make your offer before it goes on eBay
Dan

 

very nice

 

My offer got accepted on the lakeshore lot I was hoping to get, so basically I am open to offers, this is the only reason I am offering my cars for sale, I am starting to plan my retirement, only one car needs to sell, so make an offer

 

Hello, for those of you who do not know me, I Love Oldsmobiles and have been an avid Olds Restorer / Collector for a very long time, I currently serve as President of the Minnesota Olds Club as well as serving as a Western Great Lakes Zone director for our beloved OCA.
I am approaching my retirement years and am trying to buy back a lake lot that I owned 13 years ago, because of some health issues I have decided to get an early start on planning my retirement with hopes of enjoying a few years of living on a lake.
I am selling my two red 442's for that sole reason, if you have seen these cars in person, please post a comment about them, if you have not seen them and are interested I can send a ton of pics.
Prices are negotiable as always, but keep in mind these cars are top shelf and I sure would love to see them go to a good Olds home, so if you are interested please make an offer as I need to move on this lakeshore lot and am highly motivated,
Thank you

 

Love your cars, Congrats to you on deciding to let go and do something different with the money. I often wonder if I am crazy keeping y W30 convertible rather than selling it while the market is crazy

Steven

 

I have lowered the price in hopes of attracting a buyer before this 1971 442 W30 goes to Barrett-Jackson in January, I have already submitted everything required to Barrett-Jackson and am simply waiting on a lot number which will be right after thanksgiving.
So with the cost of transporting, consignment costs and an 8% commission I realize that I can offer this car at 75,000 or best offer, this is your last chance to save seller and buyer commissions , I can also possibly help with shipping the car reasonably.
This is a OCA Nationals Senior Preservation award winning car! Winning Best of Class and First place awards at the 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 OCA Nationals

 

I had the pleasure of meeting Dan this past weekend at the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals (MCACN), and also judged his car. We spent an hour going over it during judging, and I can attest to the quality of this car along with how Dan has described it above.

You will have a very hard time replicating this car for the price, and will definitely be proud to own it. It's ready to go have fun, whether you want to show it or do some cruising. Best of luck with the sale, hope it goes to a good home!

 

Dan, It was great to meet you, beautiful car.
Paul

 

Hi Dan,
It was pleasure to meet and chat with you Saturday (MCACN)!
You have a beautiful Olds. Someone is going to be very happy with your ride!

Take care and all the best in your quest for retirement!!

Brian Henderson

 

Thanks for the kind words guys
I just received my consignment agreement from Barrett Jackson, as soon as I clear the lump in my throat I will be signing the papers and submitting them.
It will go through the auction on Friday the 19th at approximately 3-3:30 an excellent lot assignment

 

Way to go Dan

 

good to see a non-'70 bring the money at auction!

care to share the details of costs and fees associated with taking a $100K Olds to auction?

 

1500.00 up front, 8% of sale price
Fairly simple process

 

doing the quick math would mean you made about $5500 more than your advertised asking price? just goes to show your car was a deal to be had before the auction.

congratulations on the sale.

 

Congrats on the sale, Dan! How'd your convertible do?

 

Convertible sold for 86,000
I think it should have got more, but the difference in the Hardtop helped the bottom line
Dan

 

All the new owner had to do was browse a couple Oldsmobile sites prior to the auction and would have saved a hefty penny.

 

The 1,500 fee was paid by you (the seller) but the 8% is paid by the buyer (on top of the Sale Price) - is that correct?

 

Both the buyer AND seller generally pay a commission to the auction house. In this case the buyer pays 10% of the Hammer price to the house and the seller pays (gets deducted from sale proceeds) 8%.

So the house gets 18% plus the $1,500.00 entry fee.

 

Dan, good job. Car looks to be worth it.


Stefano, damn, that's some coin there.

 

Am I the only one that thinks 18% plus listing fee is just too damn much?

 

18% is indeed a lot.

Just to confirm - the buyer pays 10% _above and beyond_ the hammer price to the house, is that correct?

So in this case the buyer paid $110k, right?

 

Yes, BJ will list the Hammer price plus the buyers premium as the total sale price on their site. Some auctions like Mecum also charge a buyers premium but do not show it in the prices they post.

 

Damm, I need to get into the car auctioning business.

No, you are not alone in that thought.

 

I too think the 18% sounds like too much

but BJ brings the buyers with seemingly bottomle$$ pockets

car was listed here for $85K mid-August 2017
price was lowered to $75K mid-November 2017 (3-months)
consigned to BJ
car was hammered "SOLD" for $100K at BJ Scottsdale January 2018 (5-months)

buyer pays $110K
seller gets $90.5K (less transportation costs)
BJ gets $19.5K

all of the above parties should be pleased with that arrangement

 

howmuch did the restoration cost for this car?
Alain

 

Dan, just came across your video with Lou Costabile at Barrett Jackson
. Great to see your car up close and to hear it.

 

cool congrats!

 

Sweet.

 

Thank you