I am not a “get my car judged” kind of collector, but the math alone tells me that a 946 out of 1000 from the Oldsmobile Club of America is a pretty good score, and according to the selling dealer on eBay in Clearwater, Florida, this 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 has paperwork attesting to the fact that it earned it. It was also an award winner at the 9th Annual Hemmings Concours d’Elegance and an AACA Ransom E. Olds Award winner, so the 4-4-2 has credentials for those who would would prefer to avoid the sometimes tedious task of restoring a car to this level. While it’s received some non-stock (but still factory) upgrades along the way, the new buyer will be getting a nice example for their $79,900 (or best offer) buy-in. Thanks to Curvette once again for the link.

In addition to the accolades I mentioned, the 4-4-2 was also featured in Hemmings Muscle Machines, though at the time it was sporting a chrome factory open-element air cleaner atop its 350-horsepower Oldsmobile 400. It now has a W30 ram-air setup and the battery has been relocated to the trunk. The 4-4-2 was a stout performer for its time, with Motor Trend clocking an automatic example with 3.08:1 gears at 15.5 seconds at 91 miles per hour in the quarter-mile.

This example, however, should be significantly quicker. The car’s documentation includes the original order form, and although the combination of cursive handwriting, glare, and distance make determining the options list difficult, I can barely make out the order code “M20,” which means that this was a factory four-speed car. Additionally, the seller says that it has 3.90:1 gears, which means that the original owner must have had a little extracurricular activity in mind for his Lansing-built hot rod. The interior appears to be in excellent condition, with bucket seats and a console with that all-important “Hurst competition shifter” where the driver’s right hand can reach it.

The trunk is well-restored, and this image shows the relocated battery. I think I’d prefer to have it up front for ease of maintenance, but I’m not looking for that last tenth in a drag race, either.

The undercarriage looks as if this Cutlass Supreme-based 4-4-2 (the 4-4-2 Performance Package, Code L78, was a $184.31 option on the Cutlass Supreme) has barely been driven since its restoration. Something of note as we observe the car from this angle: I like the coppery color (some call it Bronze) that Oldsmobile chose for its 400.

Yes, this restored Oldsmobile is pricy, but it’s a nice example of an upscale muscle car with a few tricks up its sleeve, and it looks great in its Provincial White on Spanish Red paint. On a cold winter day in much of the country, it sounds like a dream to row through those gears.