Hello everyone,

Well I wasnt on the market for a car but a customer of mine is contemplating selling a 1970 442 convertible. This is an opportunity that I wouldnt want to pass up because its a nice car and I always wanted a 442.

My main concern is if the car is a legit 442. The guy claims its an authentic 442 convertible but hes not an OLDS guy and well you know how people are

Im probably gonna go check out the car sometime this week after the guy gets back to me and I wanted to know all of the ways I can authenticate the car quickly and easily.

 

Are you familiar with this site? The FAQ has a section on authentication. Also bet someone here will chime in if you have VIN and cowl plate data.
http://www.442.com/

 

Forgot this quote from the 442.com FAQ:

From 1968 to 1971, 442 became a model, like Toronado or 98 was a model (as in, a unique VIN). So the VIN started with 34467, 77 or 87 depending on the body style, to designate a 442. The 3 is for Olds, and the 44 stood for 4400 series. Only the 1968-71 442s carry a unique VIN.

 

so the vin should basically start with a 34467. thanks hookem horns. The car visually looks like a 442 should but I have seen so many clones that you can never be sure.