1965 Oldsmobile 442 from our Spring Car Care Guide

Our second spring car care guide features a 1965 Oldsmobile 442 on the cover. One of our local customers, Michael Branton, owns this clean 442. Michael owns a nice collection of muscle cars and we have been trying to shoot one of them for a California Car Cover catalog cover for a long time. Glad we were finally able to set aside some time to shoot this 442.

We asked Michael a few questions about his Oldsmobile and his love of muscle cars.

CCC: How did you acquire this Olds 442?

MB: I acquired the 65 Olds 442 about 4 years ago in early 2013 from a gentlemen in Canyon Lake, CA.  I met him at the Temecula Rod Run car show and we became friends over the years.  When he put the car up for sale, we negotiated the deal and I purchased the car.

CCC: What type of condition was it in compared to today?

MB: The 65 Olds 442 was in great shape, extremely straight, clean and all there.  I had it repainted in its original Target Red color in 2015.  Although its not all stock it is all Oldsmobile.  It has a 1970 455 W30 engine with the big cam, 200R4 automatic overdrive trans, 3.55 gears with working A/C.  It rides down the highway effortlessly.  Out of all the GM A-Bodies, I think the Olds has the best ride.

The 1965 Oldsmobile is finished in the factory color Target Red. Under the hood is a 1970 Olds 455 W30 engine topped with a Quick Fuel carburetor. The 442 also has a 200R transmission and Golden West suspension upgrades.

CCC: What other vehicles are in your collection?

MB: I have a ’65 Mustang Fastback A-code car with a 289 and 4 speed, a ’66 Chevelle 300 Deluxe post car with a 427 engine and 4 speed, a ’68 Chevelle SS396 real deal 138 car, the first muscle car I ever purchased which is a ’67 Olds 442 with 455 and TH400, a ’66 Pontiac GTO 389 Tri-Power, 4 speed, factory AC car, ’64 Pontiac GTO 389 Tri-Power, 4 speed car and my last acquisition which was a ’63 Tempest Convertible 326, 3 speed and independent rear.  I recently sold a ’67 Camaro RS/SS.

CCC: Any new projects in the works or a car you are looking for?

MB: My 1965 Ford Mustang fastback, I have the engine and trans out of the car for rebuild.  Trying to decide should I go resto mod or rebuild to stock.  Also looking for a Buick GS, then I will have at least one example of all the GM A-body cars.

CCC: What would be the dream car to add to your garage?

MB: 66 Olds 442 W30, in ’66 the factory only made 54 W30 cars all in June of 1966.

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Spring Car Care & Detailing Guide at California Car Cover

Spring is here and California Car Cover has everything you need to maintain your daily driver or get your classic car ready for car show season. Our spring California Car Cover catalog has many products that improve your vehicle's appearance without breaking the bank or your back. We are always hunting for great products that are easy to use and provide a good value.

Our of our most popular car care kits is the Golden Shine Show Tote Kit. It includes everything you will need to make your classic shine when you get to a car show. Golden Shine car care products, plush microfiber towels and a convenient open top tote bag, make this the perfect car care kit to keep in the trunk.

Dust Happens! A California Car Duster product is a garage staple no matter what type of vehicle you drive. There are a few different styles of their popular car dusters, such as the California Super Duster shown above. The Super Duster features an extra long handle and 360 degree cotton mop with the signature baked-in wax treatment. The car duster safely lifts dust from your vehicle's paint. Use a California Car Duster daily to maintain your vehicle in between car washes.

Suffering from a lack of suds? The Tornador Foam Gun solves that problem by combining car wash soap and compressed air. Simply add some car wash to the Tornador, connect it to your air compressor and watch the foam fly. The Tornador will cover your vehicle in a thick blanket of soapy foam. Check out the California Car Cover website to see a video of it in action.

Time to rinse? Our collection of Bon-Aire ultimate hose nozzles are adjustable, durable and compact. The hose nozzles featured either aluminum or stainless steel construction with rubber casing. Simply twist the adjustable hose nozzle to adjust the flow of water.

You cannot detail your vehicle without some premium microfiber towels. California Car Cover offers a variety of microfiber towels to wax, polish, dry or detail your vehicle.

When you are working under the hood, reach for a Fender Gripper fender cover. These cushioned fender covers are made of a unique fabric that keeps the fender cover in place without the use of weights, tabs or magnets. Fender Gripper fender covers feature many different licensed automobile logos.

 

Roll around the garage on our Heavy Duty Garage Creeper Seat. This seat has smooth rolling casters to easily maneuver around the garage. The wide padded seat provides plenty of comfort while you are detailing your car.

For more great products or information, please visit the California Car Cover website. We have 100's of other products that will make your vehicle looks its best this spring.