help me real 442 ornot
#1
help me real 442 ornot
hi how can i tell if its a real 442 or not the vin has only 13 numbers Michigan title its a 1972 convertible please help pat thanks
Last edited by Patrick Byrne; December 2nd, 2018 at 05:56 AM.
#5
Besides some tell tale signs, which can be added, there is no way to prove its a legit 442 without the any original paper work from dealer or factory. 72 is a pain to prove a lot of people stay away from that year if their numbers or originality car folk.
#6
As mentioned without paperwork it's difficult to know if a 72 is real or not.
For the 68-71 model years 442 and Cutlass were their own models and the 44 in the vin stood for 442.
In 1972 442 became an option on a Cutlass.
Is the car a 350 or 455 car?
Can you post some good pics of the car?
We will never be able to tell you for sure but we can find tell tale signs that the car may be original or a clone.
For the 68-71 model years 442 and Cutlass were their own models and the 44 in the vin stood for 442.
In 1972 442 became an option on a Cutlass.
Is the car a 350 or 455 car?
Can you post some good pics of the car?
We will never be able to tell you for sure but we can find tell tale signs that the car may be original or a clone.
#7
The 72 442 was a year that, not only was the 442 back to being a package, but it was independent of engine. This means that, while it is much hard to authenticate, it also means a lot less. A 72 442 with a 350 should not command the money that a 71 442 will, because the 71 had a 455 that matched the vin, and the vin had a model number.
The GOOD news is that, if there IS a big block in there, it should be numbers matching and it should have a U in the vin for the 455. I would not pay good money for a non-455 442, no matter how much proof, more than I'd pay for a Cutlass of the same condition, as it's just a trim and handling package without the engine, and the engine is easy to authenticate, at least.
The GOOD news is that, if there IS a big block in there, it should be numbers matching and it should have a U in the vin for the 455. I would not pay good money for a non-455 442, no matter how much proof, more than I'd pay for a Cutlass of the same condition, as it's just a trim and handling package without the engine, and the engine is easy to authenticate, at least.
#8
as mentioned without paperwork it's difficult to know if a 72 is real or not.
For the 68-71 model years 442 and cutlass were their own models and the 44 in the vin stood for 442.
In 1972 442 became an option on a cutlass.
Is the car a 350 or 455 car?
Can you post some good pics of the car?
We will never be able to tell you for sure but we can find tell tale signs that the car may be original or a clone.
For the 68-71 model years 442 and cutlass were their own models and the 44 in the vin stood for 442.
In 1972 442 became an option on a cutlass.
Is the car a 350 or 455 car?
Can you post some good pics of the car?
We will never be able to tell you for sure but we can find tell tale signs that the car may be original or a clone.
#9
thank u very much i haven't bought it yet but the cars a strong 8..5 out of ten very clean top to underneath i had a bunch of classics an leaned a little but i leaned were an how to look for rust ,,weld marks on door quarters things like that i no a not a lot but more that a lot if that makes sense thanks again he wants 24 k for 72 350 convertible two owner car i offered him $17,500 he said ok..... I should ask original owner if i can reach him
If this car is as nice as you claim, even if it's a Cutlass Supreme, because it's a convert I would say your getting it for a very good price. Because of the price I would be leery and want to think it's a clone.Either way that sounds like a great price for a very nice convert.
Good pics would really help the people here try to determine if it's real or a clone,there are some tell tale signs.
To start,does it say Cutlass Supreme or 442 on the glove box door? Even if it's a 442,for 1972 it should say Cutlass Supreme,if it says 442,this tells you the car has been altered to appear as a 442 and more investigating is in order.
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The W29 had specific deletes and additions to make it a 442. (Appearance and Handling package) IMO $17,5k is ballpark for a car that can't verify it's a 442
#11
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...9-cutlass.html
It is VERY easy to clone a 72. If you like the car, buy. 1972 Cutlass Supreme convertibles are very desirable even if someone cloned them.
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#12
Regardless, $17,500 is not a bad price for a regular L-34 350 Cutlass convertible these days, if it's a nice one.
Last edited by BangScreech4-4-2; December 2nd, 2018 at 04:39 PM. Reason: Additional thought.
#13
I know we’re getting off subject, but I recall there were 2 or so 1972 Hurst/Olds (so not W-29) that have “X” in the VIN
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