Oldsmobile 442, Blue, for sale in Portland, Connecticut, for $85,000.

This 1968 Oldsmobile 442 convertible was originally purchased at Roger Poirier Automobile Inc. in Tracy, Que. Canada, on March 2, 1968 by Gilles R. Lamothe. In 2007 the current owner purchased the car from Mr. Lamothe's agent, John Scotti Automotive, Ltd. in Montreal, Canada. The 442 has 39,000 original miles. A documented comprehensive restoration of this rust free survivor was undertaken at the end of2007. It has been refurbished in original exterior color: E code Nocturne Blue Metallic with Parchment Vinyl. The drivetrain has matching numbers. This includes the original 400ci engine, M21 Muncie 4-speed transmission, and 12 bolt 0 Type Posi rear end with 3:42 ratio. The car's original keys, manuals, associated new car tags and paperwork are included. Still with the car are the original Protect-O-Plate and factory punch card showing all the below listed options: Factory optional equipment: M21 4 Speed Close Ratio Floor Shift-Wide Ratio Hurst Shifter N40 Power Steering J52 Front Disc Brakes - Power G80 Anti-Spin Differential N34 Wood Grain Steering Wheel N95 Wire Wheel Trim Covers B96 Wheel Opening Moldings U29 Courtesy and Map Lamps B93 Door Edge Moldings A3l Four Electric Window Lifts U63 AM Push Button Deluxe Radio U75 Electric Antenna U80 Rear Seat Speaker A02 Tinted Windshield B32 Auxiliary Floor Mats - Front 833 Auxiliary Floor Mats - Rear D55 Front Compartment Floor Console U21 Rocket Rally Pack D33 Outside Rear View Mirror - LH - Remote Control A5l Bucket Seats - Strato W36 Broad Rally Stripe V48 Engine Coolant - Increased Protection (Antifreeze) History & Points of Interest - First owner 1968-2007, second owner 2007-present. - A $79,000.00 restoration to national Concours quality on an excellent rust and accident free 39,000 mile original survivor car. - Documented with all receipts and over 80 photographs from start to finish. - Approximately $151,000.00 invested in the total project. - Driven 200 fair weather break-in miles since restoration. - Kept in climate-controlled atmosphere year round. - Original books, keys, and delivery documents. - New Redline Bias Belted Tires with restored original factory Rally Mags plus new old stock period correct trim rings. - Original 1968 wire wheel hubcaps and original wheels. - Judged "best in class", "best paint", "best in show"over 115 cars at the Northeast Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America event held in August of2009. - Judged first at Oldsmobile Club of America National event in August of2010. - Additional shows: Greenwich Concours 2008, Limerock Fall Festival 2010, Fairfield Councours 2010 - Turn key ready for show or drive.