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»
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Mar 15, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
First T-Top: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst Olds W25
Oldsmobile holds the distinction of being the first company to introduce T-Tops on a passenger car in the United States (excludes the Corvette which is a sports car). This 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst Olds is listed for sale for… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifters: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated to come up with the first Hurst/Olds in 1968 based on the 442. They would continue their association with limited production performance cars in 1969, 1972-75, 1979, and 1983-84. The latter models were distinguished… more»
Mar 5, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
1975 Olds Cutlass 442 Survivor
You see the term “original” tossed around quite a bit in car ads, but this 93,000-mile 1975 Olds Cutlass 442 looks to be pretty much original according to the seller as well as the documentation and overall condition of this… more»
Feb 28, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
350 V8 Daily Driver: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
What a difference a few years can make. The Olds 4-4-2 launched in 1964 as a mid-size muscle car in response to the success Pontiac was having with its GTO. It first came with a 330 cubic inch V8,… more»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Estate Find: No Reserve 1979 Hurst/Olds
In the 1960s, Oldsmobile often partnered with Hurst Performance to put some of its products in the 442 lines of muscle cars. This led to the production of several special editions that would be known as the Hurst/Olds. These… more»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Driveway Find: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
General Motors had four adversaries in the mid-size muscle car wars in the 1960s. Chevrolet had the Chevelle SS 396, Pontiac had the GTO, Buick had the GS, and Oldsmobile had the 4-4-2. The 4-4-2 name (pronounced “four-four-two”) was… more»
Feb 16, 2022 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Orange Crush: 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon
Who had a “crush” on the 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass back in the day? If you were in high school in the late 1970s or early 1980s, you probably had a car like this, or one of your friends did…. more»
Feb 4, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Owned 42 Years! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Oldsmobile’s Cutlass shuttled countless families and white and blue collar workers around for decades, and at one time you couldn’t swing a dead cat without hitting one that looked like this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme in Brea, California. The… more»
Jan 16, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
3 Rows! 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser Wagon
By the time this 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass station wagon was born, wagons were on their way out and the SUV was on its way in. And if you’re like me, you miss the former, as most wagons sat low… more»
Nov 29, 2021 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Canadian Cutlass: 1965 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
The 4-4-2 (later just 442) was Oldsmobile’s version of the successful Pontiac GTO. It was in the lineup from 1964-87 and made appearances sporadically after that. This 1965 edition is built on the Cutlass Holiday Coupe and has a… more»
Oct 10, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
63k Genuine Miles: 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass Holiday Coupe
When an owner makes a bold mileage claim for their classic car, I tend to tread carefully. However, when that seller indicates that the claim is documented, that’s a different kettle of fish. That is the case with this… more»
Sep 14, 2021 • For Sale • 11 Comments
T-tops 1 Of 2,535: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds 455
Oldsmobile holds the distinction of being the first company to introduce T-Tops on a car in the United States. Many thanks to Larry D. for sending us this tip on a 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst Olds located in Columbus, Ohio…. more»
Sep 13, 2021 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Original Survivor: 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442
After four years in the wilderness, the “442” badge found its way back onto the showroom floors of Oldsmobile dealerships for the 1985 model year. The company chose to produce 3,000 examples of the 442, which proved to be… more»
Sep 9, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85
The owner of this 1963 Oldsmobile Cutlass F-85 found the vehicle hidden away in a barn. It isn’t clear how long it had been sitting, but when he dragged it into the light of day, he received a pleasant… more»
May 29, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
No Reserve Rarity! 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W31
Referenced as, “A Real Deal Original Owner, matching all the paperwork from Day 1“, this 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass W31 isn’t exactly that. It is fantastically documented but the seller is not the original owner, he acquired it from the… more»
