James Kryta's 1972 442 W-30

[HO455]

I thought everyone might like to check out these videos of James Kryta’s 1972 W-30. It is really a cool color. I am not familiar with this burnt orange color. It looks similar to Rally Red, but the restorer said it has a fine metal flake. I am not sure what the code is but what a cool color.

I had a chance to talk with James at the last MCACN show. He is a very nice guy, and truly knowledgeable about Oldsmobiles. We talked a lot about Oldsmobile engineering and their development of all the various exotic Olds high performance engines, transmissions etc… for a planned GM racing program. He said that he still has a lot of Oldsmobile experimental hardware that he acquired from a retired engineer. He said he plans to do some cool Olds projects in the future.

There is also a nice profile on the Kryta brothers 1970 442 W-30 4spd convertible in the current issue of Muscle Car Review. It is just an incredible car with an interesting history. It is definitely worth checking out.

1972 W-30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3n1kO_RBJ0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0hy3hsj9-Y

1972 W-30 in action
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxJt_cM4G4k

[TimG]

It is a beautiful color. My moms '72 442 that we bought new was the same color. Flame Orange in Oldsmobile.

[HO455]

Thanks Tim… what a cool color. I have heard of Flame Orange. I really like the fine metal flake aspect to the paint. <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[DW31S]

James has some GREAT Oldsmobiles.

[JpMotorsports]

James def has some beautiful Oldsmobiles

[442w30]

I've seen a Flame Orange with beige stripes and it was fantastic. Was at the York Reunion show - do you remember that one, Dave?

[DW31S]

Actually, I didn't make it to the York show last year. I had a spinal fusion in March of 2013 and missed most if the &quot;season&quot;. I did the &quot;Solid Lifter Showroom&quot; but was quite immobile and had to have help loading, unloading, setting up the display, etc.
1972 did have some &quot;weird&quot; stripe colors in the Oldsmobile line-up. The choices for that Flame Orange (much like my '72 Sequoia Green) were limited to solid colors only with no metallic hues. I went &quot;out of the box&quot; and chose #53 Saturn Gold to accompany the Sequoia Green. I think it works very well together and probably would have with the Flame Orange, too.
Back to the '72 at the York show---I HAVE seen the car you are referring to and it is a GREAT looking car, and I believe it to be very original.

[JpMotorsports]

Saw his 70 convertible and his orange 72 coupe at the Detroit Autorama and all I could say is wow!!! I took a lot a pics for refrence so I know what colors should what on my 72 convertible