The 1987 model year marked the end of an era for American performance car enthusiasts. It would mark the final for production of the Oldsmobile 442 in rear-wheel-drive form. The company would revive the badge in 1990 and attach… more»
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Numbers Matching 1965 Oldsmobile 442
Born out of a desire to compete with the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile introduced the 442 (often written 4-4-2) performance package in 1964. This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 is a numbers matching example with plenty of updates and aftermarket upgrades such… more»
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Fresh 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
This 1970 Oldsmobile 442 is a tidy-looking car, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. The engine bay houses a freshly rebuilt V8 that should provide exhilarating performance. It has undergone some changes in its life, so… more»
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Original 455: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
Some owners can be more protective than others when it comes to their beloved classic cars. The previous owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has kept it parked in a storage unit since 1981. It has only emerged… more»
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One Owner Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
The Olds 442 (also 4-4-2) was that GM division’s player in the mid-size muscle car arena. It launched off the F-85 and Cutlass models in 1964 and would stick around in some form through 1987. The second generation from… more»
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Ram Air 455/4-Speed: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
It is estimated that Oldsmobile produced less than 600 examples of the 442 model in 1970 that were 4 speed equipped convertibles. This example has been in storage and is being sold by a dealer for the original owner…. more»
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Rust-Free Classic: 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
If you want to make the right impression with a classic convertible, parking it beside the ocean on a sunny day is a pretty good place to start. It helps if the car in question is a bit of… more»
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Needs TLC: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
Rear-wheel driven, carbureted, V8-powered muscle cars made one last appearance at General Motors in the 1980s. Chevy had the Monte Carlo SS, Buick had the Grand National (although a V6), and Oldsmobile would bring back the 442 for a… more»
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Real Deal: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
It’s the age-old and vexing question that many an enthusiast has faced over the years when confronted with a car like this 1968 Oldsmobile 442. Do you restore it to its former glory, or do you retain it as… more»
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No Reserve! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Every car model will reach what is known as the high-water mark. That is that moment when it reaches a peak, and for the Oldsmobile 442, 1970 was that year. General Motors released the shackles on Oldsmobile, and the… more»
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31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442
The 1987 model year marked the end of the line for the rear-wheel-drive Oldsmobile 442. The badge would later be revived in a front-wheel-drive version, but this never captured enthusiasts’ hearts in the same way that its predecessors had…. more»
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Original 400: 1968 Oldsmobile 442
Initially offered as an options package, by 1968, the Oldsmobile 442 had graduated to becoming a distinct model in its own right. However, this was short-lived, with it once again reverting to its previous role from the 1972 model… more»
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34k-Mile Turnkey: 1969 Oldsmobile 442
While most performance enthusiasts will remember 1964 as the year Pontiac rolled out the GTO, Oldsmobile also made some noise that year with its 4-4-2 (short for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts). By the time the… more»
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Olds Gold! 1967 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
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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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»
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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»
