1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible has a current market value of $97,645 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 48 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2009 between $94,600 and $160,000. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is down 17% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 48 verified auction sales for the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible, latest sale Aug 28, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sold for $91,300 in 2026, against $115,500 in 2012. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $91,300 | 3 |
| 2024 | $111,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $160,000 | 5 |
| 2021 | $94,500 | 6 |
| 2017 | $159,500 | 3 |
| 2015 | $129,250 | 5 |
| 2012 | $115,500 | 5 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | $100,000 | 38,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2026 | $91,300 | 25,822 mi | Manual |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $78,942 | 8 mi | — |
| May 16, 2025 | $68,200 | 26,993 mi | Manual |
| Dec 28, 2024 | $102,000 | 2,100 mi | Manual |
| Aug 16, 2024 | $112,000 | — | Automatic |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $110,000 | 15,857 mi | Manual |
| Jan 12, 2024 | $132,000 | 68,886 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 8, 2023 | $104,500 | 94,979 mi | Manual |
| May 20, 2023 | $121,000 | 77,325 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 23, 2022 | $160,000 | 95,000 mi | Manual |
| Jul 30, 2022 | $151,250 | — | Automatic |
| May 19, 2022 | $154,000 | — | Manual |
| Mar 26, 2022 | $247,500 | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2022 | $242,000 | 150 mi | Manual |
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1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible worth?
A 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible is worth approximately $97,645 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 48 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 28, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $94,600 and $160,000; the full verified range is $63,000 to $357,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible cost new?
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible carried an original MSRP of $3,567. Verified examples now trade around $97,645.
How much has the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible is worth about 2637% more than its original MSRP of $3,567, with verified examples now trading around $97,645. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 48 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sales in total.
Are 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible sale price is down 17% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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