1971 oldsmobile 442 w30 Convertible

1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Additional Info:

1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible - Automatic- $150,000 USD
There are great muscle cars, there are rare ones, and then there is this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 convertible. Only 110 W-30 convertibles were built in 1971. However, this is just 1 of 10 ever built in a convertible with factory air conditioning. This car was restored with obsessive precision and preserved with reverence. It retains all of its original metal and original glass. The broadcast sheet, window sticker, and trim tag represent exactly what this car is(aside from the color change).This car was originally matador red. I had the car painted my favorite GM one year only color, 1970 Oldsmobile rally red. Rest assured it is quite unlikely to ever find another genuine 71 442 W-30 rag top car in rally red. Thenew set of Firestone Wide Oval tires on SSIII wheels are documentation correct for this car. However, I upgraded to 15 inch on the radial tire version G70 tires for a more enjoyable ride. The tires are so new you can still see the blue. I also have a set of SSI wheels on Goodyear Polyglas G70 letter tires which are period correct. The buyer can pick which wheels they prefer with the vehicle. This car stands as the undisputed face of the 1971 442 legacy. Everything is correct, it’s fully documented, and has a numbers matching drivetrain. She has won many trophies at numerous car shows, and I anticipate there will be many more victories to come.
HIGHLIGHTS:
1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible – 110 1971 442 convertibles were produced of which 78 were automatics and 32 were 4-speeds. Only 10 of the convertibles have air conditioning. This is an extremely rare masterpiece. This car has the numbers-matching original engine, numbers-matching transmission, original winters intake, original distributor, original rear end, original carburetor, original "H" cylinder heads, and original exhaust manifolds. Less than 52,000 original miles. Museum-grade restoration and preservation. Retains the original blue and yellow California license plate. This is the first time the car has ever been publicly offered for sale since new in 1971.
OPTIONS & EQUIPMENT:
455 Rocket Engine
Turbo 400 Transmission
Power Front Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Limited Slip Posi Rear Differential with 3.23 Gears
Functional W-25 Ram Air Hood

Hurst Dual Gate Shifter

W-27 Rear Differential Cover

Rally Pack

Tic Tock Tach/Tachometer with Clock

Sport Mirrors

Sport Steering Wheel

Center Console
Matching Spare Tire
Convertible Top Boot
OWNERSHIP HISTORY:
This 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 was built in February 1971 and delivered new to Oldsmobile Motor Division in California. It was then purchased and resided in California until 1985. The original owner moved to Scottsdale, AZ where the car has since survived. The car was later sold in 2004 to the original owner’s family member, a local collector and good friend of mine. The second owner did a complete frame off rotisserie restoration between 2012-2013. He passed away in 2023, and I acquired the car on consignment from his widow in 2024. Considering this is one of my dream cars, I ended up purchasing it from her for my birthday in April 2025. I made the decision to have this W30 painted the very rare 1970 only rally red color. For unforeseen reasons I have to sell a car from my personal collection, so here is an opportunity for someone to own a true rolling gem.
DOCUMENTATION & EXTRAS:
Broadcast Card/Build Sheet
Window Sticker
Restoration Photos

Owners Manual

1971 Oldsmobile Chassis Service Manuals
Original Blue and Yellow California License Plate

Original Dealer License Plate Cover

Original Dealer Car Tag Emblem

Original 1971 Oldsmobile New Vehicle Warranty Pamphlet

Full Size Spare

Jack and Tire Iron
Extra paint for touchups
Convertible Top Boot
CONDITION:
Exterior:
All original metal and glass. Near flawless presentation with beautiful paint, perfect panel fit, and factory-original touches.
Interior:
Outstanding throughout—retains the look, feel, and even the smell of an original 1971 cabin. Seats, dash, and console are exceptionally clean, with many components believed to be original.
Mechanical:
Drives like a dream. Smooth, tight, and quiet—51,XXX original miles. The engine is original numbers-matching and operates flawlessly. The transmission is numbers-matching and shifts as it should. All gauges function. Radio works. Starts and runs beautifully.
Underside:
Clean, rust-free, and untouched—exactly what you'd want to see from a lifelong California and Arizona car. Nothing over-restored, nothing out of place—just honest, factory-correct integrity.
You don't “find” a car like this—you chase it for decades. With unmatched provenance and jaw-dropping condition this 1971 442 W-30 convertible is the ultimate piece for any serious collector, museum curator, or Oldsmobile aficionado. It is being offered to the public for the first time in generations. If you want the best—this is it.
I can assist with shipping quotes and arrangements. International buyers are welcome as well. The car is located in sunny Scottsdale, AZ.
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Don't miss out on this one as cars like this truly only come around once in a lifetime!