1971 W-30 convertible in Mecum auction
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1971 W-30 convertible in Mecum auction
One of ten convertibles with a/c, but I didn't think the rear wing was available on the converts? I noticed there is no mention of a broadcast card with this one. Very nice looking though in Viking Blue. Looks like something is a little off on the drivers side stripe where the W-30 emblem is. Looks crooked, or the stripe angled or something.
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...gn=FL0114-S162
http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...gn=FL0114-S162
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In addition to the non-original wing and the glaringly incorrect stripes, the red inner fenders sure look like repros:
Of course, as expected it also has just about every option available in the parts book...
Does the build data even exist to prove that only 10 1971 W-30 converts came with air?
Of course, as expected it also has just about every option available in the parts book...
Does the build data even exist to prove that only 10 1971 W-30 converts came with air?
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Yes there were only 110 W30 converts and the seller *could* further say one of 78 with an automatic. But the question still is 1 of 10 what?
"it is one of only 110 convertible versions built that year and, perhaps of more significance to collectors, one of just 10 factory-fitted with air conditioning"
To me, it reads 1 of 10 of the 110 W30 convertibles that have AC.
I can't confirm that with my production records because it is a combination of options. It is certainly plausible that 10% of them had AC. And it it is also possible that the "1 of 10" was obtained from Oldsmobile many years ago when such records are available. There are scattered instances of of these types of "records" that were the result of someone inquiring Olds years ago, and Helen Early looking up and providing some of these stats in a letter to the inquirer.
But now, it is actually a pretty simple thing when it comes to "unusual" claims like this: Show me the proof. "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence".
In this case, though, the claim is far from unrealistic.
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There have been other claims of only 10 AC equipped 71
W30 convertibles. I have info on 78 of the 110 converts that I have accumulated in person and personal research over 30 years. Currently my info shows 16-18 cars got AC on a W30ragtop in 1971.
The steering wheel and gauges look like repos as well. Also too many 71 are getting restored with the all chrome SSI wheels. Get a vin number and data tag, I can tell you more.
W30 convertibles. I have info on 78 of the 110 converts that I have accumulated in person and personal research over 30 years. Currently my info shows 16-18 cars got AC on a W30ragtop in 1971.
The steering wheel and gauges look like repos as well. Also too many 71 are getting restored with the all chrome SSI wheels. Get a vin number and data tag, I can tell you more.
Last edited by paulolds; December 15th, 2013 at 08:14 PM. Reason: spelling
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So is this car #2 of 10 built.....or is it round 2?
http://e.mecumauction.com/HS?a=ENX7C...Vsje_HhdDOxVOC
$110-150K...wow
Brett
http://e.mecumauction.com/HS?a=ENX7C...Vsje_HhdDOxVOC
$110-150K...wow
Brett
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I Find it interesting that almost a year has passed since car #1 first appeared, and here is a 2nd near twin to it, touting a similar pedigree. I am no expert, beautiful car to be sure, either car is, but both stating they are each 1 of 10 seems more than a coincidence. And note the fender stripes, while better on my posted example, still bear some of that turned up hint as last years did. This car does state as having broadcast sheet and plethora of documentation. So I can only say nice car, and to the owner Best of Luck.
Brett
Brett
Last edited by Paladin31; December 29th, 2014 at 06:00 PM. Reason: mis-info, Broadcast, not Build sheet as I had stated. Brett
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I believe he mistook the MC bale for a brake line. The 2 brake lines I see look to be properly routed and the MC looks to have the proper bleeders on it too. I agree the hood has the same hideous deformity the one that started this thread has.
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Pic in post 7 & pic in post 21 are different cars (or severely altered) washer bottle on opposite sides, (7 appears correct on a 455 w/ OAI & AC), and the foam OAI gasket is different, and the top rad hose is different....
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And the alternator changed, wonder which car they're selling?
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Speaking of alternators, what is with that wiring harness routing on the upper alternator bracket? Looks like two of the clips where there is normally one and don't the AC cars normally have that coming from the Fenderwell forward of the horn relay? Is this something unique to 71's?
Last edited by costpenn; December 30th, 2014 at 09:17 PM.
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Close but not the same car. The sable brown in the picture above was only recently offered for sale (~2009 -2011) somewhere up north. The auction car with the black stripes sold new in Texas. I met the prior owner loooong time ago and he sold it in the late 1980's before it changed color to blue. Back then I didn't know the difference between Sable Brown & Sienna.
Last edited by Texas442; December 31st, 2014 at 06:28 AM.
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Forgive the tangent, but what do you know about the Sable one pictured? I'm trying to trace its lineage, even on this site. I may know it from the 1980s. You seem to be somewhat familiar with its appearance on this site, but I am not.
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Speaking of alternators, what is with that wiring harness routing on the upper alternator bracket? Looks like two of the clips where there is normally one and don't the AC cars normally have that coming from the Fenderwell forward of the horn relay? Is this something unique to 71's?
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Terry
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Now that we all shamefully hijacked this 2013 Auction thread, there may have been 2 Sable Brown convertibles. The one with gold stripes from ROP, but there was also this one with the white stripes:
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Texas442
I think that car was for sale on 442.com a few years ago. I have a underhood picture showing nonA/C, non power disc which aligns with a 4 speed car. Also going from memory this car has a 3 core radiator with a fan shroud. I can post the pictures when I am at my home computer if anyone wants to see them.
Don W
I think that car was for sale on 442.com a few years ago. I have a underhood picture showing nonA/C, non power disc which aligns with a 4 speed car. Also going from memory this car has a 3 core radiator with a fan shroud. I can post the pictures when I am at my home computer if anyone wants to see them.
Don W
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