Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible(diecast 1:18, ACME)
- Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible (from 1970)
- ACME
- 1:18
- Showcase model / No engine
- diecast
- Plum crazy
- online dealer (FastModelCars )
- Perfect mint condition
- Original packaging exists
- Not for sale
Prototype and context: Oldsmobile performance on the A‑Body
This model comes from Modelly member “viper64” and shows the Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible from the late muscle‑car era. The real car was the high‑performance version of the Cutlass and appeared in the second generation of the 442, built from 1968–1972. The Oldsmobile 442 started as a sporty package on the Cutlass and followed on from the first‑gen version (1964–1967). The diecast mini you see is a 1/18 scale model made by ACME. It’s a Diecast build, so it’s got a realistic heft and at this maker doors, hood and trunk are usually movable and the gaps are nicely sturdy. The edition is marked as a limited run, which collectors like. To give you a quick historical anchor: in 1968, when the second 442 kicked off, Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, NASA sent Apollo 8 around the moon, and the Beatles put out “Hey Jude.” Just little context to place the car in time.
Technical background of the real car and W‑30 specs
The Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sits on GM’s A‑Body platform. From 1970 the 442 was technically an option package for the Cutlass, but the W‑30 kept being the top performance choice. Oldsmobile’s engineering team around John Beltz and designers like Bill Mitchell stuck the big 455‑cid “Rocket” V8 under the hood (7.5 liters (1.98 gallons)). For 1970 it was rated at about 370 SAE gross PS; in 1971 compression was dropped and it was listed around 350 SAE gross PS; in 1972 it shifted to SAE net, roughly 300 PS. Typical W‑30 features included the outside‑air‑induction with NACA hood scoops, an aluminum intake, a high‑lift cam, tuned ignition and the signature red inner fenders. You’d also get a firmer suspension with anti‑roll bars, optional limited‑slip diffs (up to 3.91/1) and front disc brakes. Transmission choices were the Muncie 4‑speed or the Turbo‑Hydra‑Matic‑400 automatic. Depending on options the convertible’s curb weight was about 1,650 to 1,770 kg (3,638 to 3,900 pounds) with a wheelbase of roughly 2,845 mm (112.0 inches). Period tests show 0–60 mph in around six seconds and quarter‑mile times near the mid‑14s for well‑set‑up W‑30 cars. The Oldsmobile 442 second generation kept the spirit of the original 1964 car, which got its name from “4‑barrel, 4‑speed, 2‑exhaust” originally.
Design and trim details — stuff the model also shows
The real Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible was a two‑door ragtop with that classic A‑Body silhouette and bold bumpers. In the pics of the mini you can see a purple‑metallic paint with contrasting white hood stripes. The twin stripes are in blocky panels, like many W‑30 scooped hoods. There’s a white beltline stripe along the side; a 442 badge hangs on the front fender with a small W‑30 script below it. You’ll also notice a rear spoiler, something Olds often offered on their higher‑performance models. The wheels look like chromed multi‑piece rims in a classic 5‑spoke style, and the tires have clear “UNIROYAL Tiger Paw” lettering. Up front there’s the vertical‑slatted grille with inset headlights and chrome bumpers. Inside you get an all‑white interior with textured seat surfaces; the dash and door panels give darker contrast and there’s a wood trim strip across the dash modeled in. Looking into the wheelwell you can even spot the red inner fenders — a W‑30 calling card that the mini reproduces. The top is shown as a folded boot, so you can see the seats and that open‑car vibe. Overall the model captures the main proportions and visual cues of the real thing.
The ACME 1/18 miniature in “viper64”’s collection
The pictured mini is an ACME 1/18 scale diecast model and is in Modelly member “viper64”’s collection. ACME uses diecast construction, which gives a pleasing weight and lets them do crisp chrome bits on bumpers, handles and trim. You can see clear headlight lenses, the window surrounds and scale mirrors. The paint looks even with a fine metallic flake; the white dual stripes on the hood and the side pinstripe are cleanly applied. Inside the model mirrors the light seat scheme with textured patterns, seatbelt buckles, the steering wheel, dash instruments and some chrome trim. The 442 and W‑30 badges are legible. The photos place the car in a little diorama with a garage door, a vending machine and a shopfront — that gives a sense of scale but doesn’t change the car details described. This release is listed as a limited edition, which collectors will want to know. If you’re into American performance ragtops from the early ’70s, this is a faithful little representation of the Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible.
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