We are used to seeing GTOs and Chevelles from the late 1960’s but the 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is less common. Oldsmobile produced the 442 between 1964 to 1987. Like the GTO, it was originally an option package. It derived its name from the original cars 4 barrel carburetor, 4 speed transmission and dual exhaust. This example is located in Castro Valley, California and is listed in an auction on eBay with 2 days remaining. The current bid is $9,200.
The base engine in 1967 was a 400 cubic inch V8 engine rated at 350 hp. The L69 optional 400 cubic inch engine with tri power was no longer available in 1967. However, the W30 rated at 360 hp was an option and fed through a 4 barrel carburetor. It had external air induction and the battery relocated to the trunk. Only 502 W30 cars were built by the factory and dealers may have converted others. This car is said to be from one family since new. The engine is backed by an automatic transmission and the 3 speed manual was standard in 1967. A M20 or M21 4 speed was optional. This 442 has a dealer installed air conditioning system.
This interior is not bad by the front seats are dried out and cracked needing new upholstery. The odometer reading shows 67,794 miles but the seller makes no claims as to mileage. The 442 is said to be in good running condition and could be enjoyed as is or restored. The exterior color is a blue green with a black vinyl interior. Car Life tested a W30 equipped 442 with a 4 speed and a dealer installed 4.33 rear end. They reported a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds.
Storage for the car does not look ideal from this picture above. The auction is still live and bidding can be placed here on eBay. Production numbers in 1967 for the 442 were 24,833 which was an increase from the prior year of 21,997. By contract, Pontiac sold 81,722 GTOs on 1967 and Chevrolet sold 403,963 Chevelles in 1967 with over 62,000 being SS models. Hopefully, this 442 sells to an Oldsmobile enthusiast and gets driven and enjoyed.
Good project, located in a dry area. Cheap, so far. Cars like this were common in that area, located about 15 miles north of the Fremont plant which built A-body’s, in the 1980’s and 90’s, not so much today. Anyone actively in the market for a 442 would be foolish if they didn’t look into this one.
Steve R
Up to $14,900 with 1 day, 14 hours remaining. It will be interesting to see where it ends.
Steve R
Just sold for $16,700.
Not enough pedals.
Description (incorrect) leaves a LOT to be desired. There was NO L69 option in ’67. L69 was the tri-power option available ONLY in 1966!
I owned one like this except tan with a black vinyl top. I loved it. It’s starting to get expensive.
The 54 W30s number applies to the 1966 cars. There were 502 1967 W30s made. Obviously this is not one of those cars. The car also has the Californina-only A.I.R. (smog pump) system.
In Jan.1968 I bought a new 1967 Oldsmobile 442.
This car my first new car, cost less than $3000 !