Olds W-30?

[skierkaj]

I don't know if I believe this guy. He listed this car for sale on ebay, and gave some whacko number for the vin. I proceeded to email him for the "correct" vin, and he gave me this, "3G87H2R106316", which is still not consistent with a true W-30. He says the car is original and unmolested, but I think he's not telling the truth. What do you guys/gals think? Here's the auction Olds

[55chevy]

Nice hood [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] I'm not seeing the orange fenderwells.. W-30 emblems could've been added any time to that car in the past 30 years. Looks like they've been on there a while though. Looks to be a real 442 anyway.

[Casey Marks]

Jeepers !! Could the guy come up with any MORE impossible VIN numbers for the car ?? All we need is a good Hemi B-body VIN thrown in for the fun of it .... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img]

It IS a '72. And you can tell if it is a W-30 in '72 by the VIN - - just not THOSE VIN's ..... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bs.gif[/img] Prior years you cannot tell engine by VIN. However, ALL "W" cars were built in Lansing - an "M" for the 7th digit. Cutout bumper is a good sign.

[JoeG]

Also visible would be an aluminum intake manifold, sport mirrors and possibly the optional aluminum rear end center section--just some info.

[skierkaj]

I wouldn't trust this guy. Maybe if he had the numbers on the engine, and a window sticker, and a build sheet to back all of this up, I'd believe him then. Way to get my hopes up! What a ba$tard!

[Fhakya]

That hood is killing me! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] Now that's Ram Air!

[jaze70ss]

I am amazed at the stealthy dissappearing rear spoiler. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img]
jay b

[55chevy]

[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif[/img] You're right.. I didn't even notice the "David Blaine" edition rear spoiler. Do you think it was on there for a few pics then fell off?? or off there for a few pics then fell on?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Sure wouldn't trust this as a W-30 car now without docs. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif[/img]

[skierkaj]

the guy emailed me and said that he'd have proof within a couple of days to prove that it's genuine, but i doubt he's telling the truth.

[Ackman70]

According to the VIN he gave you the car is a '72 Cutlass S Hardtop Coupe with a 350 2 bbl. single exhaust assembled in Arlington, TX. A true W-30 will have the letter X in the VIN.