WOW!!!...Very Impressive!!!...As only 659 W30 Coupes were produced in 1972 & even FEWER mated to a 4 speed transmission.quote:Originally posted by Dr.Oldsmobile:
As a matter of fact I've owned one for 28 years. My grandfather bought a new 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 (455 4-spd) in August of 72. I bought it from him when I was 15 (1987). I did a half-ass teenager restoration on it and drove it daily until 2004 (Summer and Winter). I tore it apart a few years ago and now it's a work in progress. My Grandfather is still alive. He's now 88. I plan to take him for a ride in it again someday soon.
I give you a lot of credit & for showing restraint beyond your years, being just 15 years old & owning a 455CI engine with 410 ft lbs of torque & NOT wrapping it around a tree!!!
I always LIKED the ram air feature, as numerous cars in 1972 featured a ram air/shaker hood option. The 1972 Mustang Mach 1, Pontiac Gto, Trans Am, Ford Torino, Dodge Challenger.
Was the W30 blue with white hood stripes?...Mark