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Oct 7, 2024  •  For Sale  •  27 Comments

The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30

In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models.  However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»

Sep 27, 2024  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2

With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»

Sep 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

Squeaky Clean Muscle Car: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Oldsmobile was one of the first to join Pontiac in the mid-size muscle car movement. Similar to the GTO, the 4-4-2 (aka 442) initially was an acronym for a 4-barrel carburetor, a 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The… more»

Aug 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Mechanic-Owned 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of those cars that seems to shine brightly from a mechanical standpoint, but as you start to take a close look at the exterior, it becomes apparent that the paint isn’t quite… more»

Aug 9, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»

Jul 27, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Numbers-Matching 400 V8: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Except for Cadillac, every General Motors division got into the mid-size muscle car market at some point in 1964. Pontiac had the GTO, Chevy the Chevelle SS 396, Buick the GS 400, and Oldsmobile the 442 (also known as… more»

Jul 21, 2024  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Running Convertible Project: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 debuted in 1964 as Oldsmobile joined others in the GM stable in the mid-size muscle car market. It was an option on the Cutlass until 1968 when it finally became a series of its own. 442 or… more»

Jun 25, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Barn Find Project: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

The 4-4-2 began as just an option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass back in ’64, but by the time the 1968 model rolled around, the car had earned the status of becoming its own model, a position it retained… more»

Jun 19, 2024  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

Running Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds

The Hurst/Olds was a luxury/performance version of the Oldsmobile Cutlass, inspired by the 1960s muscle car, the 442. It was offered during nine model years spread between 1968 and 1984. The 1974 edition was selected to pace the field… more»

Jun 17, 2024  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

One-Owner 350 V8: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

In the General Motors camp, when it came to muscle cars, Oldsmobile had the 442 (or 4-4-2 depending on the model year). Originally, it was the abbreviation for four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission, and dual exhaust (but that would evolve… more»

Jun 17, 2024  •  For Sale  •  7 Comments

No Reserve: 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442 W41

It is common for manufacturers to revive an iconic badge to improve sales and draw buyers into showrooms. However, the practice isn’t successful if the company keeps the model a secret. Such was the case with Oldsmobile and its… more»

May 31, 2024  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Bring Offers: 1970 Oldsmobile F-85 W-31

When a seller lists a classic project with muscle credentials and says they might consider offers, it guarantees that potential buyers will sit up and take notice. Such is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile F-85. The seller set… more»

May 29, 2024  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy.  Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers.  This, from a writer’s… more»

May 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Reasonably Priced: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

This 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham has been for sale for a while. This new ad is listed here on Craigslist for the past 6 days. The car is located in Reno, Nevada and looks in good shape even… more»

May 15, 2024  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Project

The Olds 442 (aka 4-4-2) joined the Pontiac GTO and other GM muscle cars in 1964. Its best sales year would come in 1968 when all of General Motors’ mid-size vehicles would get redesigned. Convertibles seem to go with… more»

May 5, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

One Owner Survivor: 1976 Oldsmobile 442

The 442 (or 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as Oldsmobile’s entry into the new mid-size muscle car market. It was a series of its own from 1968 to 1971 and then reverted to option status through the end of… more»

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