WTB-'69,'70, or '71 442

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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 10:35 AM
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WTB-'69,'70, or '71 442

I am looking to buy a '68 to '72 442 (my preference is '70) that is in good to excellent condition, especially the paint, as I won't have the money for a repaint once I buy the car. I don't want a convertible, and I would like A/C because I live in a state that gets pretty hot in the summer, and my wife said (this is her only purchase condition) she won't go anywhere with me if it doesn't have A/C. I would prefer a 455 over a 400 engine, but in the right car, I wouldn't care.
As expensive as the 442s are getting these days, I would, also, be open to getting a nice Cutlass in the same year range if the engine has been swapped out for a 400 or a 455, in case the 442s turn out to be beyond my budget, which they may be.

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Old Mar 7, 2022 | 02:52 PM
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No 72?
Old Mar 8, 2022 | 11:46 AM
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Stating a price range that you would pay along with the area you would be willing to travel to purchase a vehicle will help.
Old Mar 8, 2022 | 12:58 PM
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Travel might be a problem if it means flying too far to see the car. I can fly short distances, but after an hour or two, max, my claustrophobia starts to kick in, and I get very uncomfortable. I'm on the west coast. Price range depends on the car obviously, however, I'm in the $35 to $40K price range, perhaps more, depending on the car. It has to have little to no rust with little to no body filler. I'm leery of northern to northeast cars due to the rusting problem they often have.




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Old Mar 8, 2022 | 01:28 PM
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..,I mention the rust because it looks like you may be in the northeast where cars frequently get rust.

I only stated due to the questions would have been brought up by other members. Great luck in your search.
Old Apr 24, 2022 | 12:18 PM
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Old Apr 25, 2022 | 10:13 PM
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Andy, thanks for the heads up.
Old Aug 20, 2022 | 09:12 AM
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My 70 was just listed. It is restored $28K in the Memphis area

Originally Posted by dsp52
I am looking to buy a '68 to '72 442 (my preference is '70) that is in good to excellent condition, especially the paint, as I won't have the money for a repaint once I buy the car. I don't want a convertible, and I would like A/C because I live in a state that gets pretty hot in the summer, and my wife said (this is her only purchase condition) she won't go anywhere with me if it doesn't have A/C. I would prefer a 455 over a 400 engine, but in the right car, I wouldn't care.
As expensive as the 442s are getting these days, I would, also, be open to getting a nice Cutlass in the same year range if the engine has been swapped out for a 400 or a 455, in case the 442s turn out to be beyond my budget, which they may be.


Old Aug 20, 2022 | 09:30 AM
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Thanks for contacting me. Do you have more information and pictures posted in an online ad that I can view? Thanks.
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Thanks for contacting me. Do you have more information and pictures posted in an online ad that I can view? Thanks.
i can be reached at 902-650-3434
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