Sometimes, the difference between ordinary and extraordinary in the classic world can only be separated by a single tick on an Order Form. Such is the case with this 1987 Oldsmobile 442. It is an undeniably tidy classic with… more»
Oldsmobile 442
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Rebuilt 455: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
The badge is a giveaway. The 442 was Oldsmobile’s main contribution to the muscle car era, and although our feature car is begging for love, it has the potential to be transformed from its current “ugly-duckling” state into a… more»
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Simply Stunning: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
Some color combinations can’t help but draw admiring looks and comments, and almost any classic wearing Black and Gold will achieve that goal. That is especially true of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442, which has seen little beyond show duties… more»
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Numbers-Matching Survivor: 1965 Oldsmobile 442
The muscle car era was in full swing by the mid-1960s, and General Motors led the charge across several marques. Pontiac got the ball rolling, but Oldmobile’s response with the 442 offered worthy competition. This 1965 Olds 442 is… more»
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Low Mileage Muscle? 1987 Oldsmobile 442
“If you can’t stand the heat stay out of the 442” opined Oldsmobile’s 1987 442 sales brochure. Well, 1987 was a far cry from the 442’s glory years (’64-’70) a time before emission controls, safety regulations, and CAFE fuel… more»
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Stunning Oklahoma Barn Find: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The feeling an enthusiast experiences when they open the doors of a barn or shed to unearth a long-forgotten and dusty classic is unparalleled. The intensity of that exhilaration is intensified when the find is an exceptionally desirable car…. more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds Tribute
Some enthusiasts are willing to transform a classic car into something genuinely special where spotless originality isn’t a primary concern. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe. It is a genuine 442, but the owner chose… more»
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1986 Oldsmobile 442 With 3,053 Original Miles!
We see some amazing classics crossing our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1986 Oldsmobile 442 deserves special attention. It is an immaculate and fully loaded survivor. However, its ace is that it has a genuine 3,053 miles showing… more»
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No Reserve: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
Some people consider the 1960s as the decade of the pony car, while others will argue strongly that it was the muscle car era. Both emerged during that period, and both deserve recognition. Pony cars like the Mustang, Camaro,… more»
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Up-Sized Engine: 1985 Oldsmobile 442
Automotively speaking, and otherwise, I learn something new every day. I knew that Oldsmobile’s storied 442 moniker lasted long beyond the time that it probably should have but it failed to make the scene from ’81 to ’84. Who… more»
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Cheap Project? $2,500 1975 Oldsmobile 442
The word “iconic” is often overused, but the Oldsmobile 442 can rightly wear that label. In its original form, the 442 offered buyers a perfect combination of performance and comfort. This 1975 model requires total restoration, but the new… more»
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Continuing A Legacy? 1975 Oldsmobile 442
Oh, what a year was 1975! If you were a domestic auto enthusiast, it was a lousy one! No more Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Challenger, Camaro Z28, Pontiac GTO or SD-455 anything, AMC Javelin, or Buick GS – what a… more»
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All Original: 1975 Oldsmobile 442
By the time Oldsmobile rolled its Third Generation 442 off the production line, there was little doubt that its focus was more on comfort and handling than outright performance. That approach was essential, as manufacturers hadn’t developed strategies to… more»
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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»
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Engine Upgraded: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 was a potent muscle car capable of pinning its driver back in their seat if they floored the gas. It offered enough performance to satisfy most people, except the owner of our feature car. They… more»
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56k Original Miles: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible
When I first saw this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, my instincts told me to class it as a survivor. While some would agree with that assessment, others would argue that the color change performed by a previous owner would… more»
