In the mid-1960s, the Pontiac division of GM produced a performance-car hit with its GTO. Not to be outdone, the Oldsmobile division created a muscle car out of its Cutlass model, using a larger engine as an option package…. more»
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Jul 13, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Original 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Project: Garage Find!
General Motor’s produced Cutlass models between 1961-1999, and the “4-4-2’s” fell in the 1968-1987 range. This particular car isn’t technically considered a “four-four-two” as it does not have the 4-speed manual transmission, or even the 400 cubic inch engine…. more»
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Rotisserie Restored: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe
Tackling a restoration project is immensely satisfying but requires a realistic approach. No matter how careful the planning, unexpected issues will almost always push the budget to its limit. There are two other alternatives for enthusiasts to consider. They… more»
Jun 20, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Price Dropped: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Update 06/20/2022: During the 1970s, a retro craze saw people eager to place their hands on almost anything that brought back memories of the 1950s. Today, a new generation has fallen in love with technology from the 1980s. This… more»
Jun 7, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Muscle Car Project: 1967 Oldmobile 442
Ask a muscle car fanatic what 442 (or 4-4-2) stands for, and the answer will be the four-barrel carb, four-speed, dual exhaust. Variations on this answer include 400 CID engine, four-speed, dual exhaust. Who’s right? It’s a matter of… more»
May 24, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Solid Driver: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
Four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The name for the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was derived from this combo in the original car, which saw production beginning with the 1964 year model. The car had a strong start, and… more»
May 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Original Survivor: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
The pages of automotive history books are littered with brands that have ceased to exist despite producing some pretty desirable models. Oldsmobile was one such company, with its doors closing permanently little more than three decades after this 1969… more»
May 7, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Upgraded Drivetrain! 1978 Oldsmobile 442
Muscle cars were a huge part of the automotive landscape in the late 1960s and early 1970s. But three things changed all that just a few years later: rising insurance costs, increased emissions controls, and higher gas prices. One… more»
Apr 18, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Only Two Prior Owners: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2, along with the Pontiac GTO, lead the mid-size muscle car movement in 1964. It began as an option package on F-85 and Cutlass models, then became a series in its own right from 1968 to 1971…. more»
Apr 11, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Parked Since 1981: 1966 Oldsmobile 442
If you ever doubted the ongoing supply of desirable Barn Finds, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 may help to allay your fears. The owner recently located it squirreled away in a barn, a spot it had occupied for four decades…. more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 7 Comments
Limited Production: 1986 Oldsmobile 442
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (aka the 442) was a muscle car produced by the GM division between 1964 and 1987. Its last run as a rear-wheel-drive vehicle was in 1985-87 after Oldsmobile and Hurst had parted company following the 1983-84… more»
Mar 30, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Well Documented: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Potentially, an owner can make all manner of claims about a classic car, and proving these can be a battle. However, when the owner holds a significant selection of documentation that verifies a car’s credentials, that places that vehicle… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Fresh 454! 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Oldsmobile launched its 442 muscle car in 1964 as a competitor to Pontiac’s GTO, with the 4-4-2 nameplate coming about as a reference to the original car’s 4-Barrel carb, 4-Speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. By 1969 the 442… more»
Mar 17, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 659? 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
The Olds 4-4-2 (or 442) was introduced in 1964 as a mid-size performance car and became a series of its own in 1968. It reverted to option status in 1972 and buyers got it by specifying the W-29 option… more»
Mar 6, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Factory 455 V8? 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
In response to the success that Pontiac was having with its new GTO in 1964, Oldsmobile unveiled the 4-4-2 (also 442) as a mid-size muscle car. It began as an option of the F-85 and Cutlass models and became… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
