A Look Back At The Amazing Ron Pratte Car Collection

March 16, 2016

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible

Finished in very rare Jade Green over gold interior mated to an even more rare 4-speed manual transmission. This fresh, full frame-off restoration retains its original matching numbers 455/365hp motor with its super rare M21 4-speed transmission. With well over $60,000 spent on this top-of-the-line nut and bolt restoration, you will find no disappointments. Frame-off included powder coated frame and suspension, the drum brakes were upgraded to disc brakes, as well as aftermarket larger tires and wheels for driving comfort. Rare 3.42 posi-traction rear end, power steering, power top, W-27 OAI hood and air cleaner hood, aluminum radiator by Griffin, N34 steering wheel, Rally gauges, SSI wheels with new period-correct tires, console, deluxe radio, remote mirror and courtesy light group with Ming Jade OEM paint code. Everything works on this car, from the tic-toc RPM clock gauge to the rare 8-track tape player. Even the key-in buzzer works and all courtesy lights as well. The total new upgraded exhaust just allows the rumble of the true 455 muscle car as it was born.

Photo: Barrett-Jackson

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