1988-1991 Calais International / 442 wanted

Old Jan 17, 2023 | 01:05 PM
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1988-1991 Calais International / 442 wanted

trying to find my first new car. It was a 1988 Calais International series. Black/Gray Would also look at any Calais international or 442 Thanks
Old Jan 17, 2023 | 03:38 PM
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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 04:17 PM
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There is a very nice low mile 91 W-41 available right now on the Oldsmobile Facebook groups.
Old Jan 17, 2023 | 04:26 PM
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This one has 14,100 miles. I did not plan to sell it but at the same time, I really need the room. Would take $15K for me to let it go as it sits. Runs and drives like it just left the showroom floor. It does need a couple things, The wing was cracked and I got a black one that needs painted red. 2 dings in the hood that a paintless dent repair guy said he could fix. In need of a serious polish and detailing. All this I plan to do this coming spring/summer if I keep it.





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Old Jan 18, 2023 | 05:07 AM
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Man, this car is top notch. And it has A/C too, not all these W-41's came with that.
Old Jan 18, 2023 | 11:04 AM
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Man, this car is top notch. And it has A/C too, not all these W-41's came with that.
I believe it was only 6 or 7 of them that did not have A/C. That was only the factory prepped racecars. Those had an engine oil cooler on them also. I do have a GM kit to remove the A/C compressor on it if someone wanted to. Not sure anyone would. This is the original R-12 A/C and is ice cold.
Old Jan 18, 2023 | 01:15 PM
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All great stuff. These W-41's and the W-40's deserve to be treated like the classics they are. I'd be after (another) Intl series 1990 or 1991, even a 4 door. Severely hard to find, anywhere. I'd take black, white or burgandy.

Right now on E-Bay there is an interesting red 1989 Calais SL but the dash is badly mangled on the left side in front of the steering wheel. Too bad, it's a nice red low mileage high optioned v-6. The seller wants $5,300, it's been re-listed several times.
Old Jan 18, 2023 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueCalais79
All great stuff. These W-41's and the W-40's deserve to be treated like the classics they are. I'd be after (another) Intl series 1990 or 1991, even a 4 door. Severely hard to find, anywhere. I'd take black, white or burgandy.

Right now on E-Bay there is an interesting red 1989 Calais SL but the dash is badly mangled on the left side in front of the steering wheel. Too bad, it's a nice red low mileage high optioned v-6. The seller wants $5,300, it's been re-listed several times.
I located another W-40 sitting beside a barn. I am going to try and buy it but the owner is in Florida for a few more months. From the road, it looks to rough to save but we will see.
Old Jan 18, 2023 | 04:23 PM
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...international/
Old Jan 19, 2023 | 07:01 AM
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Interesting car. I will be following it just to see where it goes. I passed up a 2 door a couple years ago in my neck of the woods and now wish I didn't.
Old Jan 19, 2023 | 07:44 AM
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 11:36 AM
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I got my copy of my AACA Antique Automobile magazine today........Nice job on the Jetfire making the cover, and a great article too!

WELL DONE and congrats! It's a great car!
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