Designations like SS, Stage 1, Ram Air, or 442 are always bound to catch the eye of a GM muscle car enthusiast. Even if the car is a rusty hulk, these designations will cause a lot of people to… more»
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Restoration Ready: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
It’s not hard to find a plethora of project cars when scanning the local classifieds. Finding one that is nearly complete definitely makes a project more desirable. Such is the case with this 1966 Oldsmobile 442, found here on Craigslist… more»
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Mostly Original: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
As a muscle car guy through and through I will never steer away from looking at a listing for a ’68-’72 GM A-body car. Emblems that contain such things as SS, 442, The Judge, and GSX will always hook… more»
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Big Block Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Our intrepid Barn Finds reader Michael has been on the lookout again and has located a real survivor for me to write about, so a big thanks to Michael for that. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is offered for sale… more»
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Build It Your Way: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Over the past few weeks, we have featured a number of 442s here on Barn Finds. The condition of these cars has ranged from pristine examples to some that would probably be more at home in a doghouse rather… more»
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Confidence Inspiring: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
Located in Farmingdale, New Jersey and listed here on Craigslist is this 1987 Oldsmobile 442. Listed with a clean title and a reduced asking price of $11,995, the seller of this Olds is also open to considering trades. This… more»
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Get What You See: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
As a person with a passion for cars, looking at examples like this can be quite hard. To see a ’66 Olds 442 in top condition makes this poor old girl look quite sad. For sale here on Craigslist,… more»
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Bitumen Burner: 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Hardtop
There’s no doubt that if you look at their vehicle range from the 1960s, Oldsmobile produced some really interesting cars. I think that the 442 (or 4-4-2 to be more correct) was definitely one of them. Listed for sale… more»
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Looks and Handling! 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Package
New for ’72, Oldsmobile offered a “4-4-2 package” on any Cutlass Coupe, Sport Coupe, or Supreme Convertible to increase “Looks and Handling,” though not necessarily performance. This 1972 Oldsmobile Sport Coupe with 4-4-2 package hails from San Antonio, Texas… more»
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$3,900 Rocket: 1976 Oldsmobile 442
Remember when NASCAR played more than a small role with car companies and with car designs? This 1976 Oldsmobile 442 is a case of that. It can be found on Craigslist, or here on the CL archive, in the… more»
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One-Owner Original 1965 Oldsmobile 442!
This promising St. Louis, Missouri classic seeks a new owner for the first time… ever. It’s taken me a few decades to warm up to the first-generation “442,” and today this particular 1965 Oldsmobile 442 looks just right. More… more»
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Package Deal! 1975 Hurst Oldsmobile Starter Kit
Multiple authorities reading the tea leaves of future collectible cars identify General Motors’ suite of Colonnade coupes as likely “buy low, sell high” opportunities. This advice has been around for nearly a decade, but it’s not too late to… more»
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Humpty Dumpty: 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
There’s always a healthy debate (discussion?) (argument?) when a third-generation 442 comes up. This 1974 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is an incomplete project car so the next owner will need a lot of talent and money to finish it. We… more»
