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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Aug 14, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Aug 12, 2018 • For Sale • 8 Comments
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»
Aug 10, 2018 • For Sale • 22 Comments
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»
Aug 8, 2018 • Uncategorized • 38 Comments
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»
May 30, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
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»
Mar 5, 2018 • For Sale • 26 Comments
$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»
Mar 1, 2018 • Uncategorized • 27 Comments
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»
Feb 17, 2018 • Uncategorized • 12 Comments
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»
Jan 22, 2018 • Uncategorized • 16 Comments
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»
