Oldsmobile 442

Original Paint: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe

It might have been a “Youngmobile” as Olds opined 52 years ago but today it is solidly an Oldsmobile and a pretty desirable one at that, a 1968 442 Holiday Coupe. Located in Cheney, Washington, this GM “A” body… more»

Fire it Up! 1969 Oldsmobile 442

This car is apparently so nice, the current owner has owned it twice! The seller claims he is the second and fourth owner of this 1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442. It can be found here on Craigslist with an asking price… more»

31k Original Miles: 1987 Oldsmobile 442

Originally introduced as a performance model, the Oldsmobile 442 eventually morphed into a car with a focus more on luxury and comfort. It was still capable of reasonable performance in the context of its time, but tightening emission and… more»

1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Barn Find!

OK, so is it 4 barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission, and two exhaust; 400 CI, 4 barrel carburetor and 2 exhaust or something else entirely? Whatever, it doesn’t really matter because in the ’60s and early ‘70s the 442 was… more»

Lost Interest: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

We’ve all been there, as far as having lost interest in a project car, project truck, motorcycle, boat, motorhome, tractor, whatever. I’m there right now and I have to get back on track now that winter is here and… more»

Former Drag Car: 1966 Olds 442

According to the ad, this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 has been a drag car since new. Supposedly piloted by famous racer Bruce Allen, the car has been sitting for quite a while. If the seller (or new owner) can find… more»

Survivor: 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 442 W41

It is not every day you come across a 1 of 204, factory built homologation car. Yet, this 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 442 W41 is exactly that. Built by GM for the SCCA and IMSA racing series showroom stock… more»

All Original 1969 Oldsmobile 442

This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 is claimed to be a true, original, numbers matching 442. Currently, there is a bid price of only $2,850b but the reserve has not yet been met, which the sellers indicate that it is low…. more»

Celebrity Owner: 1966 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

When I look at classic cars where it is claimed that a previous owner was a celebrity, I treat these claims with a certain amount of skepticism. The owner of this 1966 Oldsmobile 442 hold documentation to verify his… more»

Muscle Car Survivor: 1968 Oldsmobile 442

Up until 2009, this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 had called California home. It then migrated to its current home in Chicago, Illinois. All of those years in the California sun has resulted in a survivor that is sound and free… more»

1987 Oldsmobile 442 With 6,700 Miles On The Clock!

UPDATE: This 442 has been on the market for a while, but the seller just listed it here on eBay with a $3k price drop to $28,500. Is that enough to move this sweet survivor though? FROM 2/28/19: The… more»

1-of-549: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

By 1970, the Oldsmobile 442 was at the peak of its power, and this has made the 1970 model a car that is much sought after. This 1970 model has the added advantage of being 1-of-549 cars that rolled… more»

Solid Restorer: 1969 Oldsmobile 442

Judging by the information contained in the photos for this 1969 Oldsmobile 442, it appears that the car has undergone some substantial discounting in recent times. There is a photo which shows the original asking price was $13,900, but… more»

Same Owner For 53 Years: 1965 Oldsmobile 442

There is somewhat of a debate that crops up every now and then related to the Olds 4-4-2, that the numbers always define a 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. That would mean that this 1965 Oldsmobile… more»

83k Original Miles: 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

This 1974 Oldsmobile 442 was found in a New Hampshire barn. While it isn’t clear how long it spent there, it really looks like that time in the barn has not been kind to the car. It will be… more»

Shabby but Solid: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe

I think that it would probably be fair to say that outside the USA, the Oldsmobile 442 has been one of those performance cars that has flown under the radars of many people. I mean, any car that rolled… more»

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