This W30 is one of the original 54 Factory produced cars. Possibly the first one built as it has the lowest serial number of the 17 accounted for and 32+ researched. Built June 3 1966 and Delivered to Maurer Oldsmobile in Wilton Jct, Iowa. It is documented from day one with an in-depth interview with the original owner done in July 2008. The car has all its original body panels and was repainted in 1995. It has had 9 owners and all documented. The car has only 32,000 miles on it and has an original W30 engine, correct M21 trans and 4:33 gears. The interior is all original. Suspension was rebuilt in 2010. Rides on period correct 775-14 redlines on R code wheels. Serious inquiries only please! email me before you call, Paul.martin@dtm.ca cell 604-561-6731. Price $110,000

 

Nice looking car and rare !!!!!!!

 

Wow

 

Stuff dreams are made of. Only thing that could make it more perfect for me is black paint with the red guts. GLWS its a gorgeous car.

 

I am considering selling a kidney and possibly even a lung for this car.

 

And only 32,000 miles (a quarter mile at a time...........)

 

I have wanted that car since I first saw it in gene wrays garage
Someone will scoop it up I'm sure ... Good luck

 

A one in a million car no doubt about it.

 

A few more photos:

The dash has since been replaced with a restored cluster:



Factory Installed battery location.



3/4 side view

 

This is a familiar car to me. Did Gene own this car?
This W-30 has to be one of the rarest ones still in existance.
This is what defines a "True survivor"!!!!!

Beautifull car!!!!!

 

Gene was the owner from 2003 to 2008.

 

Any chance of posting the VIN number?

 

Suggest you contact me directly to address your question. send me a PM or use this email.
paul@dtm.ca

There are several magazine aricles about the 66 W30 and the Vin number is listed there. Other wise I am curious to know the reason for your request.

Paul

 

What number car is it?

 

The shroud number is 18. Shrouds were number as they were hand assembled and had no bearing to the production run of the cars. They were numbered because as they were sent out for plating,the top half could be matched with the bottom half. these cars are often referred to by their shroud number and this would be known as car 18.

Paul

 

for those of us who haven't seen one can you post a pic of the shroud number. Great car by the way. Is that a smudge on the spare tire?

 

The spare is a reproduction Firestone 775-14 from Coker, not sure what smudge you are seeing as it if fresh out of the wrapper into the trunk.

Paul

 

You could just do a relativly simple google search and you will get the vin for this car. At least I found it pretty easy on a thread related to when Gene owned it on another forum.

On topic gorgeous car. Very expensive and gorgeous car. Wish I had the money to buy this. Problem would be that I am not the type to let something just sit. That bad boy would have double those miles in a year if I had it. LOL

What it repainted with Acrylic or BBCC?

 

was just kidding, that is what is for

 

Probably shouldn't kid on a for sale post of a 110k car. At that price the sellers seem to be a tad...Well call it high strung, and don't get sarcastic jokes. Just like the one I'm doing right now LOL

 

For those who wanted an image of the shroud stamping here are two photos. The shroud was replated in 1995 and the stamping was preserved as best as possible.

 

Not high strung! Just wanting to respond to reasonable requests. Didnt notice the imodicom or whatever they are called.

Its tough selling a well preserved legitimate car in todays market as a lot of people focus on the wrong things and are looking for reasons why a car is not what it is. I appreciate the positive comments and will endevour to address all questions with timely responses. Sorry about misinterpreting the smuge comment, thought it was legit, would't want to lose points on that. When I took the shroud Photos I wipped down the tire just to make sure.

 

cool, I never knew there was a stamp like that. So what about the numbers 0 - 54 I thought those were on a decal on the cowl somewhere or is this stamp what folks discuss when referring to the numbers.

I know what you mean about what people focus on. I can't tell you how many people try to prove my car is not a W30 or point out what repo part I have on there. Guess what? I know what repo parts are on there I bought em!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I also stopped bringing my documentation with, that seems like its now more valuable than the car itself and of course then there are the folks who say it must not be real cause I drive it. No kidding, I've owned it forever, to me its meant to be driven, yet I understand why others don't.

 

The numbers 1-54 always referred to that number stamped on the shrouds, there was no other reference on the car. When the front bumper of this car was replated the inside had W30 written in grease pencil(have photo) to indicate a modified bumper for the scoops. The shrouds for the original 54 had 6 retaining screw while the shrouds built for track pack (over the counter)had 7 or 8.
Shrouds were plated in batches and all holes for the 54 hand drilled. There was no priority to ensuring a shroud with a low number went on an early serial number car.
Thanks for your interest and feedback.

 

The factory built cars had first generation shrouds with 5 screws across the front, and 5 across the back. The later parts dept. shrouds (informally called track pack) had 4 and 4 screws. Two of the factory cars, #24 and 46 have yellow paint identifiers on the frame; #24 says "52 Hot Rod". #24 is a red 3407 like yours, but with no chrome options. It also has C48 heater delete and no radio, and was built the third week of June.

 

Simply a real cool preserved piece of the good old days! Great piece of reference material for those of us lucky enough to have one to restore? Thanks for posting these pictures for us all to (drool) see! Thanks for sharing Paul!

 

Bump

 

Funny you should say that about the paint int combo color..I have a 67 Cutlass ragtop with 83K, its currently Spanish red with mint restored red interior & could use new paint. About a week ago I was seriously thinking of changing color combo's in my head for the old girl. It has a new white ragtop to throw into the color combo match up decision. I started going through the many auto pics online & seen some great color combo's but none that freaked me out. 2 days later I was watching the Mecum auto auction on T.V & there it was, a 67 Convert GTO, Black body, red inetrior & a white convert top I nearly took a s--- when I saw it ! I found it ! My ride is nearly 100% stock & the factory color at this time & I know many people would think I was nuts to leave the factory color but I like stepping out...Thanx, Ace

 

I love the car. As a w-30 guy this should already be sold. The car is one of the best and fastest ever! Paul is one of the oldtimer collectors like me and I have known him for a long time. Lee Pearl

 

Would the caller from Atlanta call me again as you message was garbled!

 

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Had the car on display at MCACN in November and it got incredible attention. After that show I shipped to Scottsdale with intention of consigning to Russo and Steele. As I could not attend the auctions this year I decided to withhold consigning. Its stored in the garage of a good friend and serious Olds collector now.
At MCACN I was asking $90,000 and that is where the price is now.
I would consider trades of a 68 Hurst/Olds or a 70-72 442 convertible.

Paul

 

Paul I find it really hard to believe that someone had not bought your car yet. It's beautiful and a prize for any collection.

 

Paul,
Absolutely gorgeous!

Sam

 

Paul, all the best wishes on the sale of your W-30. I wish I had the room for proper storage. I'm literally busting at the seams and have my eye on a Rallye 350 (that will go straight to the restoration shop). That car deserves a good home. Again, all the best.
Dave

 

Same here Paul. I believe that the '66 W30 is arguably the most significant performance Oldsmobile of its era. And should be worth more than any subsequent W-cars, despite the few that have sold for many times more that the asking price of this car.

 

Great W-Machine and a very Historically important Olds. I spent some time talking to Paul about the car at MCACN and it was awarded the NicKey Sponsor pic of the show.

 

I'm confused why this car has the F-85 deluxe wheel trim and rocker molding package but has the basic non deluxe interior (seat pattern and woodgrain door panels) usually Plain f-85's had no moldings at all even on 442's. It is a nice car. It's in good comapany where it is stored.

 

Thanks for the comments guys and the great recognition Stefano. The car has the optional trim as per some "extra help" from the Zone rep who handled the initial order. They wanted the car to look like a real sleeper. All trim codes are on the data tag.
I will be in Arizona for the AZ Oldsmobile show, where we are attempting to have a special photo shoot of all W30 from 66-72. Right now we still need a 71, and can you believe this, we are having trouble finding one.
Anybody out there in AZ with a 71 W30,hardtop or convertible, please contact me. I dont want to trailer one of my 71's down from Vancouver. The show is Mar 21-22.

Paul

Paul

 

Paul, would you consider a 30 year automortgage

Beautiful car !