Mike Richards won Best Of Class with his 66 442 sports coupe at the OCA Nationals. Way to go Mike, well deserved!!

 

Yes congrats to Mike 9 years is a long time to have your dream car being brought up to his standards. Sunny deservies credit also.

 

Well done

 

Congrats. to Mike!

 

Mike it looks amazing, well done and much deserved accolades

Brett

 

Congrats.

 

Hey Mike usually I would have a comment but this time all I can say is congrats you deserve it!!!

 

Congrats.

 

irish you wood have stopped by


maybe nextime???

keep the shiny side up

 

Congrats!

I know you put a lot of time, blood, sweat and tears (along with a lot of money) into it.

Your win is well deserved.

 

Congrats
Is there any pictures of the car?

 

Congrats Mike, car was stunning. Hope you had a good trip home.Ill call you early in the AM

 

Thanks for all of the kind words about the win. It's been a long hard build for about 10 years total. It's a labor of love & passion for these cars that motivates me & other guys who build them. I did the very best I could using all of the knowledge I have along with others & with the help of a lot of guys. I heard from a buddy who knew one of the judges for my class and he said the paint was perfect and had the highest scores they had seen. I didn't paint the car,so the painter gets the credit for that,all I did was pay him. I call this car 'The Caboose' because it's the last one. Thanks again for the props on the BOC win & the very nice compliments on the car. It was also great to see many old & new friends @ the show.

 

Congrats !! Could you post a few pics of that beauty?

 

The car was amazing. Good job.

 

 

S w e e t !!

 

Congrats.

 

There are no pictures that can do that car's engine compartment justice. Congratulations and nice meeting you.

 

Very Very nice top shelf build.

 

Thanks and it was great meeting you also,just wish we had more time to talk.

 

Nice!

 

Wow look kids Santa was vacationing in Wisconsin! It's like Christmas in July only this time Santa is getting the gift!!! Love ya buddy!

 

I'm glad I had my formal attire on because I wasn't expecting to win.

Thanks buddy,the feeling is mutual.

 

That is a beaut! Is anyone familiar with the '66 Almond Beige L69 (so it says) 442 that's in Seattle and been advertised on the INTERNET RECENTLY?

Thanks,

Buddy

 

I had the chance to check out Mike's car today. Wow! What a Great looking 442.

I was fortunate enough to spend the morning talking with Mike and checking out his stash of rare parts along with his two extremely beautiful Oldsmobiles, both of which belong in a museum. He even took me out for a ride in the car that won at Nationals. All I can say is "Wow"!
And as you all know, Mike is a walking encyclopedia on all things Oldsmobile. I learned a lot this morning.

Thanks Mike

Tom

 

Congratulations, Mike. You're a one-ff, my friend.

 

Congrats mike.

 

Tom

It was great meeting up with you again and I'm glad you like my car,did I scare you? Thanks for the compliments my man but I'm just another guy who likes Oldsmobiles. Thanks for stopping by.

 

Thanks Wayne but you're a true Olds guy yourself. Here's a picture of Waynes one bad @$$ 66 442 racecar. I sold him the body shell he used for it.

 

I got my judging sheet yesterday and my car scored a 992.

 

Wow, Mike. Highest score I've ever seen.

 

I heard there was a guy on this site with a black 66 that scored a 994. Is this true Mike???

 

Not aware of that car/score & I'm pretty sure Wayne had it right,the highest score ever.

 

The score somewhat depends on the judging team, some are harder than others, some more knowledgeable than others.

 

What are you trying to say Dad?

 

Great Score!! Congrats!! Your car is so nice, I'm curious where you did not get max points?

 

They got me for 3 points on a front seat side chrome trim scratch,1 point for a seat scuff,1 point for door panels,2 points for tire scuffs & 1 point for a paint chip. The seat chrome was my fault,it had some scratches down where the seat pivot is and I didn't have another one and the only paint chip is where the trunk latch meets the catch.. The other deducts are a mystery to me. I was the first car judged and maybe they were just looking for anything. 992 is fine with me. Their notes had the body as excellent,engine compartment as excellent & the under carriage/ fender wells as beautiful.

 

Congratulations Mike


Now sell it while you can get all the money and buy something you can drive

 

"Son," my car has scored usually 980-990 but as high as 1000 in virtually identical condition at each show. Each time the deductions were partially correct and partially bogus, imo. As I told you before you got the judging sheet, it should get 998 because surely they would find something to pounce on. Your car is the best restored, best detailed 66 stocker I have ever seen in my 39 years in OCA. Now go and buy a new hat for your swollen up head, lol.