1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible – Numbers Matching | Full Frame-Off Restoration

This is a true numbers-matching 1972 Oldsmobile 442 convertible, recently treated to a full frame-off restoration on an exceptionally solid body. The car had been in storage since 1996 and has now been completely rebuilt or refreshed from top to bottom, front to back.

Powertrain:

Original 350 engine paired with TH350 automatic transmission

Both engine and transmission fully rebuilt

Chassis & Suspension:

Body completely removed from the frame

Frame media blasted and repainted

All new suspension components, including:

New upper and lower control arms (front and rear, boxed)

Sway bars

KYB gas shocks

New coil springs

All bushings replaced

Rebuilt front end with all new parts (tie rods, center links, etc.)

Brakes & Fuel System:

Brand new stainless steel brake system

New wheel cylinders, rotors, calipers, drums, and lines

New stainless steel fuel system

Interior:

Original interior in excellent condition

One small blemish on the driver’s seat (see photo), otherwise beautiful and well-preserved

This 442 is a rare combination of originality and thorough mechanical restoration. It’s ready for cruising, collecting, or showing, with the hard work already done.