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Black exterior, Black interior. 400ci V8 engine, automatic transmission. We here at Buyavette are excited to bring a rare part of muscle car history into our Inventory! Back in 1967, Oldsmobile Test Engineer Dick Hass special ordered this 1967 442 W30 and took it to General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds as a high-performance test car. Loaded with every factory speed part available, this black on black W30 Factory drag racer made its mark in major NHRA events, representing the Oldsmobile brand on and off the track. This car is one of two sequential test-track cars built specifically for NHRA racing in the summer of 1967. Typical of most GM test cars, this “well-loved” example has low miles, now shows 32,000 original miles. The dedication of Mr. Hass to preserve this muscle car’s history is evident in the meticulous frame-off restoration that was personally supervised by him. Everything is period correct, from the numbers matching 350 HP 400ci V-8 to the twin-snorkel forced air induction, and red fender liners. The Interior in the car is completely original. With only 129 W30’s produced, this car is a rare find. The W30 option added a performance package that upgraded the already potent 442. The factory performance package is easily identified by its Forced-Air air cleaner with tubes running to tapered scoops in the front grille. The battery was mounted in the trunk to accommodate the air-tube routing. Red inner fenders and a hotter camshaft with special valve springs gave the W30 a street advantage. This Oldsmobile 442 W30 is a “holy grail” of the hot muscle car era. It’s provenance, limited production, and stunning make it a true collector’s car. FREE 2 YEAR/50K ADDITIONAL MILE WARRANTY WHEN PURCHASED AT ADVERTISED PRICE, GOOD AT ANY REPAIR FACILITY NATIONWIDE!! Financing Available with long terms and low rates.