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28k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
Occasionally a car will appear on our desks here at Barn Finds, and we’re left wondering what the story is behind it. Such is the case with this 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. The owner indicates that it has fresh… more»
1975 Olds Cutlass 442 Survivor
You see the term “original” tossed around quite a bit in car ads, but this 93,000-mile 1975 Olds Cutlass 442 looks to be pretty much original according to the seller as well as the documentation and overall condition of this… more»
350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»
Former Museum Piece: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The 1968 model year was a landmark one for Oldsmobile’s 442. The car came out of the shadows as the company granted it outright model status rather than viewing it as a performance package for the F-85 or Cutlass… more»
Driveway Find: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
General Motors had four adversaries in the mid-size muscle car wars in the 1960s. Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Pontiac had the GTO, Buick had the GS, and Oldsmobile had the 4-4-2. The 4-4-2 name (pronounced “four-four-two”) was… more»
First Year: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Initially introduced as an option pack on the F-85 and Cutlass in 1964, Oldsmobile granted the 442 independent model status from the 1968 model year. This Convertible is from that first year, and it requires total restoration. It will… more»
Real Deal W-30! 1972 Oldsmobile 442
UPDATE – When we last featured this Oldsmobile, it was listed on craigslist in New York City with a $28,500 asking price. The new owner transported it down to Hollywood, Florida, and have now listed it here on eBay… more»
Canadian Cutlass: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 4-4-2 (later just 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of the successful Pontiac GTO. It was in the lineup from 1964-87 and made appearances sporadically after that. This 1965 edition is built on the Cutlass Holiday Coupe and has a… more»
1 of 297: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 W-32
The 442 (also known as the 4-4-2) was born in 1964 as part of the Cutlass series of mid-size cars. Along with the Pontiac GTO and Chevelle SS 396, it competed with other cars in the muscle car space…. more»
400/4-Speed: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
The history of this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 isn’t clear, but it now needs someone to give it some love. It may look tired, but that baked exterior conceals a classic that is complete and surprisingly solid. Adding to its… more»
Dual-Quad 400: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
Broadly speaking, classic car enthusiasts tend to fall into two categories. Some believe that a desirable classic should remain as the maker intended, with no upgrades or modifications. Others have no issues with these changes, especially if they unleash… more»
1-of-1? 1972 Oldsmobile 442
When an owner claims that their classic car could be 1-of-1, it is likely to open a can of worms. That is the situation with this 1972 Oldsmobile 442, so getting our reader’s opinions on this classic will be… more»
Original Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
After four years in the wilderness, the “442” badge found its way back onto the showroom floors of Oldsmobile dealerships for the 1985 model year. The company chose to produce 3,000 examples of the 442, which proved to be… more»
Original 455: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Imagine opening a workshop door and finding a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 hiding under a heavy layer of dust. Then imagine discovering that the vehicle had occupied that spot for 23-years. That is the story with our feature car. Thankfully,… more»
1 of 96: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Oldsmobile got into the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (or 442) based on the Cutlass. It was every bit as potent as any of the rest of its corporate cousins. The W-30 option, which became… more»
1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile 442
Olds got into the mid-size muscle car competition in 1964 with the 4-4-2 (also known as the 442). It would be a staple in the GM division’s line-up until 1980 and then returned for 1985-87 until they switched to… more»
