1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Resto-mod. Gorgeous Red metallic and white stripes with a black interior that has been done right through and through. A modern fuel-injected 383 Vortec engine has been installed complete with PCM/ECU and all correct electronics. A 4L80E transmission coupled to a 3.90 rear end rounds out this phenomenal drivetrain. Suspension upgrades include boxed lower control arms, added rear sway, and Edelbrock anti-hop bars. Front sway bars have been increased in diameter to 1. Baer disc brakes are found at all four corners powered by GM Hydroboost, which results in an extremely dramatic improvement over the original braking performance. As spectacular on the inside as it is outside, a wonderful black interior sports both buckets seats and a console. The centerpiece, however, is a modern Chevy instrument cluster with programmable on board computer and custom gauge pod area that brings this classic into the era of modern convenience. The engine compartment is in pristine freshly detailed condition, as is the trunk. Overall, this is a unique collectible piece that is unlike any other. The Olds 442, like many other staples of the muscle car era, was originally an option package. Introduced as the 4-4-2 package in 1964, this included a larger engine with 4 barrel carbs, a 4 speed manual gearbox, and dual exhausts; additional improvements included heavy duty brakes and suspension, stiffened frame, and more. By 1968, the option had become popular enough to warrant its own model. Built on the popular A-body platform, the 442 soon became a strong performer for Oldsmobile. By 1971, the 442 had gotten a new 455ci engine and was a solid upper-class contender for muscle car fame. This one of a kind Olds offers an extremely unique driving experience. A gauge panel reminiscent of the modern Corvette is set in place of the old one, and a quick twist of the key brings this marvel to life. The torquey 6.0L V8 settles easily into idle, completely forgoing the usual classic inconveniences such as fiddling with the gas pedal or choke. The car is balanced, with a slight drag strip bent, and surprises you with the ease of which it jumps forward. The upgraded suspension components tighten up the ride in the right places, reducing the usual body roll prevalent on vehicles of this era. All in all, this 442 takes all the right things from eras both modern and classic.