Affordable Muscle: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
When it comes to big block, 4-speed, matching numbers GM muscle cars, this is about as affordable as it gets. This 1967 Oldsmobile 442, located in Kerrville, TX, is listed here on craigslist for only $25,000. With the exception of a fresh engine rebuild, it is an unrestored original. It is showing only 77,454 miles on the odometer and from what I see in the pictures, I believe it. Optional equipment includes the M20 wide ratio 4-speed transmission, tic toc tac, vacuum gauge, power steering, power brakes, AM radio and the vinyl top.
This car has obviously been well cared for the last 42 years. The body panels, bumpers and trim is all there and appears to be in good condition. Typical of southern cars, the paint on the sides of the car is glossy but some there is some dullness on the horizontal surfaces. The blue with a black vinyl top paint scheme was very popular on the GM intermediates of the era. I think it looks great on this car.
The interior is in very well preserved original condition. These cars were available with a bench front seat but they look much sportier when equipped like this one, with buckets and a console.
The part of the trunk floor that’s visible looks good. The seller doesn’t state whether he has the spare and jack.
The engine compartment is just the way I like to see them, unmolested. Of course the engine was painted while it was out, but other than that the under-hood paint looks original. In addition to the recent engine overhaul, the clutch, belts, and hoses are new.
I don’t expect this one to last long. Who wants to be the lucky buyer?
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I love these things. Don’t see too many of them around anymore. If I hit the lottery this is the first thing I’d buy.
What is the “42 years” referencing? Has it been in storage since 1976, or …. ???
These are nice cars, plenty of go and very comfortable to ride in. This one looks like a good driver.
Like jdjonesdr said, “You don’t see too many around, anymore.”
Wow. This is perfect.
The wide ratio 4 speed transmission, was fairly rare in these cars. I believe most had the close ratio version. I think I might like this better as I wouldn’t be drag racing this car. It’s probably not too much money, but $25,000 is out of my reach. Good luck to all.
Why are you posting a picture of this Riviera on every thread?
Because I can, and I love this car.
That looks to be one sweet Olds 442 and with the original drivetrain present, as the Seller states, it will probably sell relatively quickly.
My father in law had a gold one when I was in my 20’s. It was a fine car, dependable and comfortable. Unfortunately he totaled, but he walked away without a scratch. That’s when you realize you had a truly tough automobile. I’d love to have this, but we’ll above my pay grade.
A friend of mine had one with an automatic. He sold it after 200k miles on it, and it still ran like a top. I know he replaced the timing chain at least once. It was fast as hell.
I had a 67 Olds 442 with the high compression 400, 4-speed (M21), H-D clutch,manual steering, etc. It was all black w/ factory rims and Michelin Wide X radials. It was so much fun, sounded great, and was very fast. That was over 40 years ago and I will never forget it.
No auto trans. 4spd 4bl 2exhaust
2 speed Jetaway automatic available in 1965, 3 speed auto available in 1967
Worth every cent
Nice car at at really reasonable price. With a 400 motor, the wide ratio (2.52:1 low gear) vs. close ratio (2.20:1 low gear) Muncie transmission won’t matter. It has enough torque to melt street tires with either. But tires are way more expensive than they were a few years ago, so you can’t afford that unless you just hit the lottery and bought this car.
If you have any big block, the close ratio transmission is fine. It has less RPM drop between shifts for drag racing. I have a couple 302 Z/28’s that have very little low end torque, they need the wide ratio 2.52:1 M-20 transmission to get enough low gear ratio to launch on the street. If you’re on the drag strip with one of them and enough tire to launch it in the power band, a close ratio will be great. On the street it won’t be happy. Been there, done that.
I’ll take it ! I have 20 percent off Craigslist coupon
Absolutely stunning 442, nicest I’ve seen in a while. Plenty of wallop in that 400 with style by the boatloads.
Mr. Miller said “for only $25,000” like it’s pocket change. Not saying the car isn’t worth it but that’s a lot of money for a regular car guy / gal to hope to / have to spend. It’s very, very sad to see all of these vehicles with such astounding prices and to see what people are willing to pay for vehicles that are beyond basket cases. Maybe one of these years / decades the prices will come back to sane levels and we can once again enjoy the vehicles we love to work on, enjoy and dare I say actually drive them.
It’s all relative or relative to what – Barrett Jacksonitizze? Sweet looking Olds but imo 68-69 had better styling. However this ride looks well persevered. I’m also thinking in an auction setting this car would top out at $19k but the other side of the argument is.. they don’t make them like that any more.
My father sold Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles back.He traded his 65 Impala. He wanted an Oldsmobile this time but decided to wait for the 68 body style. My brother and I, 17 and 18 at the time helped in that decision. BUT….I’d take this car in a heartbeat!!
Way back in high school, class of 1972 I had a 67 442 only redish orange with a black vinyl top. A buddy of mine had a 67 GTO. He still has his. I was not as smart.
My very first car was a 67 Cutlass. Loved that car and really love this one. I’d buy it tomorrow but have no room.
I’m with ya, Kellerg–I could never afford to plunk down something like 25k, heck I paid 26k for my house and had to mortgage for 20 years. Far above what the average car enthusiast can get his hands down. When I see these big buck guys plunking down thousands after thousands I wonder what they did to be able to throw that kind of scratch around. I was a production grunt in a semiconductor plant- bottom of the food chain- had to build rather than buy. No Complaints. Blame the American a**pickers, BJ and Me-cum for inflating the prices of anything good.
Guess I better cut back on the Caffeine–Nice car and Good Luck!!
I wonder what they did to be able to throw that kind of scratch around…..well I grew up on a dirt farm in Ontario Canada,thanks to student loans and grants I got a university education and have made a good living and to me 25,000 for something like this is a bargoon…26000 for a house…..hell a trailer costs more than that,you in a third world country?…oh i’m 70 years old,and had to build my first two cars from the junkyard
Nah, upstate ny, bought the house in 1975 took a year to remodel and Still in it!! My cars were all hand me downs, first car was 63 falcon sprint given to me by my high school auto shop teacher. Had to scrounge a $20 junkyard 289 and 3 speed. Retired and $25 large would take a considerable part of my retirement. Got 3 resto’s in the mill…
Well the seller has a point..and I dont agree that it
would top out at 19K……roll this in front of a lot of overweight guys with gold chains and money to waste at one of the hobby wrecking auctions ( I dont have a point of view)………..throw in some blue pills and who knows where the bidding will end.
For an unrestored 442 with a properly rebuilt engine….what more could you want….in a 442?
Miss that car so much had one in high school no body could touch and they called it the fastest thing in the parking lot cars,today are not muscle cars there plastic junk and a lot of noise no roar like we had like when I stomped in my 67 442 u knew,I was coming
This is when GM knew how to make a good looking car! After this they all turned into junk! Sorry, I no that is my opinion! We all know what opinions are!
Nice car. my first car was a 66 olds 442. had to get my brother to co-sign with me….. he really hated to, but did. I drove that baby fast everywhere. when someone challenged me, I just went faster. such a fast, tough and beautiful car. wish I had it back today. if it was closer to home… I would buy it for that.
Nice car….buddy built a clone using the early steel crank in the later 455 – with good heads, with a stout 400 turbo and 12 bolt from a Chevy that big o’girl sure showed some folks…never ran juice…all motor…..
I bought a new 1967 Olds 442 when I was 18 it was the best car had. I traded it for a 1973 Toyota pickup. Boy what was I thinking. I’ve kicked my butt many times for that mistake.