Vehicle Overview Cardiff Classics is pleased to present this RARE 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible! with Factory A/C. This is just 1 of only 1304 Convertible 442's made in '71! It has undergone a comprehensive nut/bolt restoration approx. 2 years ago and has recently been freshened with all current service needs completed. Despite storm clouds on the muscle car horizon, the 442 returned in 1971 with only minor modifications from the previous year. Engine output was down for 1971 due to a lower compression ratio (8.5:1), which affected all of GM's engines as the result of a corporate policy requiring engines to run on lower-octane regular leaded, low lead, or unleaded gasoline, in preparation for the introduction of the catalytic converter on 1975-model cars. The 1971 442 was available in a hardtop coupe and convertible body type. Quarter mile performance as reported by Road Test magazine was 15.2 seconds @ 99 mph (159 km/h), and 0-60 in 8.9 seconds, using the TH400 automatic transmission. This Oldsmobile includes a 455ci V8 350 horsepower engine and full dual exhaust system. While flexing its muscles under the hood, the exterior still kept the classic muscle car body style, even including a rear spoiler option. Clearly, Dr. Oldsmobile had power, performance, and looks in mind when creating the 442 monster. Other features include:
455ci V8 350 HP Engine
3 Speed Automatic Transmission
Dual Gate His/Her Shifter
Viking Blue Exterior
White Bucket Seats
White Vinyl Power Convertible Top
Air Conditioning
AM Radio
Tilt Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Rear Spoiler
Optional Color Coded Wheels
Built during the 1st week of December in 1971
Cardiff Classics is located approx. 25 minutes north of San Diego on the Pacific Coast Hwy. just a few blocks from I-5, and we have been serving our clients' needs in the same location for 26 years! Give us a call with any questions you may have at (760) 632-5555 We are open 7 days a week. Our address is: Cardiff Classics 1049 S. Coast Hwy. 101 Encinitas CA 92024 Thank you for viewing :)