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Jul 25, 2021  •  For Sale  •  18 Comments

1-of-96: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30 Convertible

Rarity claims with classic cars can be a minefield, and there’s nothing like documentary evidence to verify these claims. It appears that the owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible holds the documentation to confirm that this car is… more»

Jul 16, 2021  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

Low Mile Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 442

A few classic cars have managed to increase in value over what has been a tough 18-months, and the 1967 Oldsmobile 442 is one of them. This trend doesn’t appear to be set to change soon, so now might… more»

Jul 3, 2021  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Spotless Classic: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W30

Hidden away in this shed is one of the most desirable classics ever to grace American roads. It is a 1970 Oldsmobile 442, and as you will see, its condition is good enough to knock your sock off. It… more»

May 28, 2021  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Major Project: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

There’s no doubt that this 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has seen better days, but the question is whether a new owner can return it to its former glory. It seems that there are plenty of people who feel that… more»

May 16, 2021  •  For Sale  •  14 Comments

1987 Oldsmobile 442 With 7,000 Genuine Miles!

The 1987 model year marked the end of an era for American performance car enthusiasts. It would mark the final for production of the Oldsmobile 442 in rear-wheel-drive form. The company would revive the badge in 1990 and attach… more»

Apr 28, 2021  •  For Sale  •  24 Comments

Numbers Matching 1965 Oldsmobile 442

Born out of a desire to compete with the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile introduced the 442 (often written 4-4-2) performance package in 1964. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers matching example with plenty of updates and aftermarket upgrades such… more»

Apr 26, 2021  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

Fresh 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442

This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 is a tidy-looking car, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. The engine bay houses a freshly rebuilt V8 that should provide exhilarating performance. It has undergone some changes in its life, so… more»

Apr 21, 2021  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»

Apr 20, 2021  •  For Sale  •  26 Comments

One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»

Mar 25, 2021  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Ram Air 455/4-Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

It is estimated that Oldsmobile produced less than 600 examples of the 442 model in 1970 that were 4 speed equipped convertibles. This example has been in storage and is being sold by a dealer for the original owner…. more»

Mar 22, 2021  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Rust-Free Classic: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

If you want to make the right impression with a classic convertible, parking it beside the ocean on a sunny day is a pretty good place to start. It helps if the car in question is a bit of… more»

Mar 9, 2021  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»

Feb 25, 2021  •  For Sale  •  32 Comments

Real Deal: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

It’s the age-old and vexing question that many an enthusiast has faced over the years when confronted with a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Do you restore it to its former glory, or do you retain it as… more»

Feb 14, 2021  •  For Sale  •  48 Comments

No Reserve! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30

Every car model will reach what is known as the high-water mark. That is that moment when it reaches a peak, and for the Oldsmobile 442, 1970 was that year. General Motors released the shackles on Oldsmobile, and the… more»

Feb 10, 2021  •  For Sale  •  30 Comments

31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile 442. The badge would later be revived in a front-wheel-drive version, but this never captured enthusiasts’ hearts in the same way that its predecessors had…. more»

Dec 28, 2020  •  For Sale  •  16 Comments

Original 400: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Initially offered as an options package, by 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated to becoming a distinct model in its own right. However, this was short-lived, with it once again reverting to its previous role from the 1972 model… more»

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