another interesting craigslist find... olds 455 hemi?
June 23rd, 2015, 11:21 AM
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another interesting craigslist find... olds 455 hemi?
seller says "VERY RARE" 1 of 2 ever made... if i had a dollar every time i've heard that
can anyone validate this?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/5085506578.html
can anyone validate this?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/5085506578.html
June 23rd, 2015, 11:48 AM
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Yes please. W-43? Experimental engine I believe. 
Pics from Hot Rod Mag from July of 69. These are what Olds had at that time.
I thought the engine on Craig's was set for production, and the rumors or folklore of a 442 running around late at night in Lansing that supposedly may
have had this engine in it, or one like it...
Pics from Hot Rod Mag from July of 69. These are what Olds had at that time.
I thought the engine on Craig's was set for production, and the rumors or folklore of a 442 running around late at night in Lansing that supposedly may
have had this engine in it, or one like it...
Last edited by tru-blue 442; June 23rd, 2015 at 11:59 AM. Reason: Add a few pics.
June 23rd, 2015, 12:05 PM
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If it's and but's were candy and nuts...
If it is one, someone snuck it out the back. I smell scam. 
If it is one of the 2 as he states, I wonder if he would trade it
for a 66 442 vert? If it is what he says in the pic shown... worth way more than my car for damn sure. IF someone could see it in person...
If it is one of the 2 as he states, I wonder if he would trade it
for a 66 442 vert?
If it is what he says in the pic shown... worth way more than my car for damn sure. IF someone could see it in person...
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June 23rd, 2015, 12:18 PM
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June 23rd, 2015, 12:50 PM
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Could be a scam but you never know unless you follow up on it. For serious cash offers he would have to pony up real photos before I would get in a car to go see it 4 or 5 hours away.
I am on it
Only one in existence today and 1 of only 2 ever built. If you don't know what this engine is and who designed and built it for Oldsmobile in 1970, then you will not want it. To those that do know what this 455 engine is, please call with serious cash offers.
I am on it
Only one in existence today and 1 of only 2 ever built. If you don't know what this engine is and who designed and built it for Oldsmobile in 1970, then you will not want it. To those that do know what this 455 engine is, please call with serious cash offers.
June 24th, 2015, 08:29 AM
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Here is the post. For those of you who think it was missed priced please read the entire post. The $50 was just a number not the real price. Never got a return call
VERY RARE, 1 of 2 EVER MADE, Olds 455 HEMI - $50 (Pahrump)
< >
condition: like new
Only one in existence today and 1 of only 2 ever built. If you don't know what this engine is and who designed and built it for Oldsmobile in 1970, then you will not want it. To those that do know what this 455 engine is, please call with serious cash offers.
VERY RARE, 1 of 2 EVER MADE, Olds 455 HEMI - $50 (Pahrump)
< >
condition: like new
Only one in existence today and 1 of only 2 ever built. If you don't know what this engine is and who designed and built it for Oldsmobile in 1970, then you will not want it. To those that do know what this 455 engine is, please call with serious cash offers.
- do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers
June 24th, 2015, 09:26 AM
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June 24th, 2015, 01:32 PM
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So here is what I learned after a phone call from the guy who posted it. The engine was in the back of a car he bought about 8 or 9 weeks ago in Prescott Arizona which I find had to believe since I live close to there and have not heard anything about the car he bought nor the engine. I was also told the Petersen Auto Museum bought it for $50K, yes $50K which is not unreasonable for something this rare. The other motor that was mentioned in this thread was sold in the last few years but not complete as mentioned but non the less a pretty cool piece.
June 24th, 2015, 01:46 PM
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Thanks for the follow up Fred. Good story if Peterson's purchase
is for posterity for the W-43 Hemi, nice.
However, some new school engineers with there're laser cads looking over
and blueprinting, then a moneyman to build some... Could you imagine?
Too cool.
is for posterity for the W-43 Hemi, nice.
However, some new school engineers with there're laser cads looking over
and blueprinting, then a moneyman to build some... Could you imagine?
Too cool.
June 25th, 2015, 01:33 PM
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For what it's worth, I just spoke with someone at the Petersen. He basically said, "Unless the executive director purchased it within the past 24 hours, that's news to me!"
Not the final word, but I have my doubts that the seller was telling the truth.
Not the final word, but I have my doubts that the seller was telling the truth.
June 25th, 2015, 11:08 PM
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Olds had A few experimental engines, the one you mention and a single cam engine that's more similar to a standard big block
June 26th, 2015, 09:54 AM
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