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May 26, 2023  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Four Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Tucked away in a garage in West Milford, New Jersey sits a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 waiting to be resurrected and loved. The car is said to run but needs love. It is listed here on eBay for a Buy… more»

May 8, 2023  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Field Find Muscle: 1972 Oldsmobile 442

The 4-4-2 (also 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of a mid-size muscle car. It was produced between 1964 and 1987, or as long as rear-wheel-drive was still applicable to these intermediate automobiles. By 1972, some of the beef had begun… more»

Apr 21, 2023  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

Real U-Code 455: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

1972 was anything but a pinnacle year for muscle cars in general, with high-priced insurance and increasing emission standards creating a dual whammy that was really starting to take its toll on the decline of performance-oriented vehicles by this… more»

Apr 21, 2023  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

Award Winner: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

This 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 belongs to a genuinely passionate Oldsmobile enthusiast. There can be no doubting that because it is 1-of-28 vehicles in their collection wearing the Olds badge. They need to downsize, choosing to list this award-winning… more»

Mar 5, 2023  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

Original 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible 4-Speed

Many purists believe that 1971 marked the turning point for the American muscle car. General Motors marques began detuning their high-performance V8s as tightening emission standards loomed while rising insurance costs drove many enthusiasts to seek less potent and… more»

Feb 17, 2023  •  For Sale  •  61 Comments

1967 Oldsmobile 442 With Only 61,000 Miles!

Although it might create some debate, it could be argued that General Motors was the “king” of muscle car production during the 1960s. Ford gave us the Mustang, Torino, and performance offerings from Mercury. Likewise, the stopwatch confirms that… more»

Feb 16, 2023  •  For Sale  •  44 Comments

455/4-Speed! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Even without the coveted W-30 package, the 1970 model 442 is considered by many Oldsmobile enthusiasts to be one of the finest cars to ever wear the name, sort of a rise to the top of its game with… more»

Jan 25, 2023  •  For Sale  •  59 Comments

Low-Mile Muscle: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

Some classics are so jaw-dropping that they are often described as having the “wow” factor. That is the case with this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 because its overall condition guarantees it will draw attention for the right reasons. Its history… more»

Dec 29, 2022  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

Moldy Project: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

Seeing the success that Pontiac was having with its new mid-size performance car, the GTO, Oldsmobile got into the game as well in 1964. But unlike the GTO, the 442 was a slow seller in its first year –… more»

Dec 13, 2022  •  For Sale  •  21 Comments

More Info Needed: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

Pontiac wasn’t the only GM division to have a mid-size muscle car starting in 1964 (GTO). Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS (which got a 396 V8 in 1965). Buick had the Gran Sport. And Oldsmobile had the 442 (later… more»

Nov 28, 2022  •  For Sale  •  41 Comments

1 Of 1 Concept! 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, the Chicago Auto Show opened its doors in 1901 and has grown to be the largest and longest-running car show in the United States, with its 115th exposition having taken… more»

Oct 19, 2022  •  For Sale  •  23 Comments

Two Owner: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

The muscle car wars were still in full swing in 1970, although the end was in sight as manufacturers braced for tighter emission and safety regulations. That is why I consider classics like this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 as a… more»

Oct 15, 2022  •  For Sale  •  12 Comments

Well Documented: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe

There are many factors to consider when assessing the relative worth of a classic requiring restoration. Apart from its overall physical condition and originality, documentation can become a factor in any determination. That is one of the strong points… more»

Sep 5, 2022  •  For Sale  •  35 Comments

Need a Holiday? Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Has You Covered

“You need a holiday.” That’s what I’d tell myself every day when I walked out to the garage to worship this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Holiday Coupe. The car is available here on craigslist for an asking price of… more»

Sep 5, 2022  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Original Paint: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

By 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated from an option package to a standalone model in its own right. It offered genuine muscle car performance wrapped in a package that was more comfortable and conservative than its perceived competition…. more»

Sep 4, 2022  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Rare T-Top: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the Oldsmobile 442 in what many would consider its original form. The company revived the badge in 1991 but had performance enthusiasts hyperventilating when they attached it to… more»

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