1968 Oldsmobile 442 Hardtop

Anyone searching for an investment grade 1968 Oldsmobile 442, knows how hard they are to find, especially when looking for an all numbers matching, all-original sheet metal and most important, a fully documented example. Well die-hard Oldsmobile fanatics, your search is over! Feast your eyes on this absolutely gorgeous all numbers matching 1968 Oldsmobile 442 finished in its factory correct (Code Y) Saffron Yellow exterior wrapped around its original black vinyl bucket seat interior. The remarkable thing about this jewel is that it has never been off of the frame, never been disassembled, and retains all of the original California sheet metal that she was born with! The original build sheet reflects the fact that she was built at GM’s Fremont California manufacturing facility on April 25th of 1968, and delivered new to Carl Nelson Oldsmobile in San Jose about a half hour down the road. In no time at all, the original owner rushed in to shake hands and sign the papers. A little over three years later, the 442 was sold to a gentleman by the name of Gary Urback who, through impeccable care & maintenance, kept it in pristine original condition for the next 32 years! The third owner, Larry Monk, who owned the car from 07/30/2003 through 03/23/2007, is responsible for its one repaint as well as much of the detailing and freshening up so to speak. During this time, ‘Muscle Car Magazine’ featured this car on the cover of their May 2006 issue and they did a full editorial inside, praising the car (a copy of the magazine is included). The experts @ ‘Thornton Restorations’ acquired the car in 2009 and again, freshened up a few things. It is their opinion that the motor has never been out of the car, and that the car has never been taken apart! The original sheet metal is laser straight all of the way around, and the correct (Code Y) Saffron Yellow paint is absolutely perfect. Also, the original interior is just that, ‘ORIGINAL’, and looks as perfectly fresh as it did 44 years ago when it sat on the showroom floor. The steering wheel was completely restored and all of the gauges, lights, blinkers, etc., work perfectly as you would expect. This is a very special car to say the least. Unlatch the hood, and tucked inside the beautifully detailed engine bay resides the original numbers matching 400 ci 350 hp engine linked to the original numbers matching Muncie M20 4-Speed Transmission which feeds power to the original 3.42 Posi-traction rear axle. All of the casting numbers as well as partial VIN stampings are all present and accounted for. I have driven dozens of 442 cars and I can safely say that this ’68 is at the top of the list as far as drivability goes. She starts, runs, drives, steers and brakes beautifully. She has loads of power and I guarantee you that when you apply your right foot firmly to the floor, you will feel all 440 Lbs./Ft. Torque! The power steering and power disc brakes makes driving around town effortless. She’s got just the right stance, sitting on a set of beautiful Hurst Wheels and Firestone G70-14 redline Polyglas tires. This gorgeous 1968 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop looks perfect from every angle and gets a massive amount of attention anywhere it’s driven. Original documentation includes: original build sheet, dealer order sheet, title history for five of the six owners, original keys, Muscle Car magazine feature and detailed lists & receipts for items purchased during the partial restoration. Whether you are searching for a muscle car as an investment, to drive & enjoy, or to enter in national level car events, this incredible 1968 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop fits the bill! Any way that you look at it, this is an investment-grade classic car that will only continue to appreciate in value in the coming years. You simply cannot go wrong investing in a classic muscle car of this stature. Enclosed shipping is available anywhere in the world at the buyer’s expense.