Oldsmobile’s mid-sized Cutlass for 1967 carried similar styling to the full-sized Delta 88, a model nearly 900 pounds heavier. While Oldsmobile withheld the 425 cid engine for the Toronado and select full-sized cars, the sporty 4-4-2 came with one… more»
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Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Muscle Car Project: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
While the 4-4-2 (aka 442) came out the same year as the Pontiac GTO (1964), its following developed more slowly. It would not become its own series until 1968-71, which was during the heyday of the U.S. muscle car…. more»
Nov 5, 2020 • For Sale • 19 Comments
10k Miles And Original Paint! 1985 Oldsmobile 442
During the limited run of the Hurst/Olds in 1983-84 (remember the Lightning Rods Triple Shifter?), the Oldsmobile marketing gurus were looking for an encore. That led them to resurrect the 442 nameplate from the 1960s. The reborn 442 would… more»
Oct 4, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
First Year 400: 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
After hitting the showrooms for the first time in 1964, the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 brought some worthwhile upgrades. Chief among these was a larger engine, making these a potent classic. This 1965 Convertible is a rust-free survivor, and the… more»
Sep 1, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Cheap 442? 1971 Oldsmobile Barn Find
Perfectly prepared for gracing an ’80s high school parking lot, this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 enters the market after a lengthy slumber in storage. The staggered five-slot mags and 70/60 series tires, wing, “442” badges, and rust spots combine to… more»
Aug 21, 2020 • For Sale • 11 Comments
All Original? 1969 Oldsmobile 442
The Oldsmobile 442 is one of the most recognizable names of the muscle-car era. All someone has to say is “four-four-two” and you know what they are talking about…Four barrel, four-speed, dual exhaust. This 1969 442 is said to… more»
Aug 12, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Cheap 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Project
This 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is a complete car that is in need of restoration. It seems as though it possesses solid bones, and could be a stunning and eye-catching classic once it has been returned to its former… more»
Aug 4, 2020 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Clean G-Body: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The General Motors G-bodies from the late 1970s through the 1980s seem to have quite the following. They are unique in that they are some of the last cars to offer a full-frame, rear-wheel drive, and a V8 under… more»
Jul 30, 2020 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Street Machine: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
The seller of this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 tells us their plan was to “emulate and tribute the ‘street machine’ era of the mid-1970s, while still preserving originality to the car.” Job well done, seller. This 442 was sent in… more»
Jul 19, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Drive or Restore? 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30
The 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W30 was a potent vehicle that provided its owner with neck-snapping performance. This particular car presents well and can be driven and enjoyed immediately. However, some light cosmetic restoration work would take this already stunning… more»
Jul 14, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Parked In ’84: 1971 Oldsmobile 442
This 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has spent the past 36-years parked in a barn. It has now been dragged out into the light of day. What has emerged is a classic that not only appears to be virtually complete but… more»
Jun 29, 2020 • For Sale • 46 Comments
1970 Oldsmobile 442 Vista Wagon Concept?!!
According to the seller, this 1970 Oldsmobile 2-door Vista Wagon was the only one produced! Well, we actually featured a 1966 Olds 2-door Wagon here on Barn Finds back in 2018. That one was advertised as a custom build… more»
Mar 31, 2020 • For Sale • 15 Comments
25k Genuine Miles: 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
When you look at this 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442, it is easy to see why it has managed to secure its owner a reasonable array of show trophies. It is very original, and its condition is truly striking. After… more»
Jan 13, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Spotless Classic: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is one of those cars where you just know that the moment that the owner slides behind the wheel, they will feel the sense of pride that can only be derived from owning a… more»
Jan 1, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
455/4-Speed: 1972 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Even with emission laws tightening around auto manufacturers in 1972, it was still possible for the astute enthusiast to find some pretty potent vehicles available in their local new car showrooms. The Oldsmobile 442 was just such a car,… more»
Oct 21, 2019 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid Project: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers-matching classic that has the potential to once again be a very striking and rewarding car. It is a solid vehicle, and its rust issues are so minor that the majority of the… more»
