26-Years-Owned 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe

Description

By 1970, the second-generation 4-4-2 represented the model at its most potent, benefiting from Oldsmobile's legendary 455ci V8 and some of the most aggressive styling of the era. Available in Convertible, Holiday Hardtop, and Sport Coupe body styles, the latter features a fixed B-pillar for added structural rigidity.

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Sport Coupe is powered by a 455ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Finished in Astro Blue with dark blue racing stripes and is equipped with a W30-style hood, a three-piece rear spoiler, a black vinyl Landau roof, and blue vinyl upholstery. Additional work performed under prior ownership is said to have included refurbishment of various trim and bumper components, along with updates to the braking and fuel systems.

Notable performance modifications include aluminum cylinder heads, an Edelbrock high-rise aluminum intake manifold, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a performance camshaft, Hooker headers, a Flowmaster exhaust system, and more as outlined below.

The seller acquired this 442 in 2000 and subsequently undertook a refurbishment that reportedly included rebuilding the engine and transmission, refinishing the paint, recoating the bumpers, and addressing various other cosmetic and mechanical components during current ownership.

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe is now offered with a folder of various records and a clean Rhode Island title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Owned by the seller since 2000

• Powered by a 455ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission

• Astro Blue with dark blue racing stripes and a black landau roof

• Blue bench seat-equipped interior with wood veneer accents

• Power steering and power brakes

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (344770E201300) decodes as:

  • 3 – Oldsmobile Division

  • 44 – 442 Series

  • 77 – 2-Door Sports Coupe

  • 0 – 1970 model year

  • E – Linden, New Jersey assembly plant

  • 201300 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • ST 70 – 1970 model year

  • 34477 – Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe (2-door post coupe)

  • E – Linden, New Jersey assembly plant

  • 281 BDY – Fisher Body production sequence number

  • TR 943 – Blue vinyl interior with front bucket seats

  • 25 25 PNT – Astro Blue metallic exterior paint

  • C08 – Exterior vinyl roof option

  • 07A – Built during the first week of July

Modifications

• Aluminum cylinder heads

• Edelbrock high-rise aluminum intake manifold

• 750 CFM Holley dual-feed carburetor

• Hooker headers and Flowmaster exhaust system

• Performance camshaft

• Moroso polished valve covers

• Astro Blue repaint with dark blue stripes

• Seating surfaces reupholstered

• W30-style hood and 3-piece rear spoiler

• Lower dash-mounted auxiliary gauges

• Amplifier box in trunk

Servicing

According to the seller, the following service work was performed:

• Tires replaced in preparation of sale

• Engine and transmission rebuilt

• Numerous brightwork trim pieces refurbished

• Front and rear bumpers re-chromed

• Fuel tank and lines replaced

• Braking system refurbished

Ownership History

The seller acquired this 442 in 2000.

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic wear consistent with age since refurbishment

Included Items

• Folder of service records and other documentation

• Spare tire