The 442 (or 4-4-2) was not Oldsmobile’s only mid-size muscle car. Sporadically from 1968 to 1984, Olds partnered with Hurst Performance to produce a limited-edition car with both Olds and Hurst goodies. Such was the case in 1975 when… more»
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Sep 27, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
4-Speed Convertible: 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2
With nearly 25,000 units sold during the 1967 production run, the Oldsmobile Cutlass with the 442 package remained a popular choice among muscle car connoisseurs, although that number climbed even higher the following year when the 4-4-2 became its… more»
Sep 23, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1954 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Hardtop
Hiding in this garage is a classic that is said to be well-known within the Oldsmobile community. This 1954 Super 88 Holiday Hardtop is an amazing survivor. It has a known ownership history and an incredible 40,000 genuine miles… more»
Sep 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Triple Black Treat: 1970 Oldsmobile 442
I must take my hat off to the current owner of this 1970 Oldsmobile 442. They acknowledge that the photos in their listing are poor, but show a willingness to forward better shots to interested parties. It is an… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Squeaky Clean Muscle Car: 1968 Oldsmobile 4-4-2
Oldsmobile was one of the first to join Pontiac in the mid-size muscle car movement. Similar to the GTO, the 4-4-2 (aka 442) initially was an acronym for a 4-barrel carburetor, a 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. The… more»
Sep 19, 2024 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Urban Barn Find: 1987 Oldsmobile 98 Touring Sedan
The Oldsmobile 98 (aka Ninety-Eight) was the GM division’s flagship model for most of the second half of the 20th Century. A super fancy version of the car emerged in 1987 called the Touring Sedan with split front seats… more»
Sep 13, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Supercoupe? 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX 5-Speed
Oldsmobile brochures touted the 1976 Oldsmobile Starfire SX as being a “Sport Coupe” and “Supercoupe” and this V6 five-speed example looks like a nice project car. The seller wasn’t sure if this was an SX or GT, but a… more»
Sep 5, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Numbers Matching Survivor: 1967 Oldsmobile 442
This 1967 Oldsmobile 442 is said to be an original, matching numbers 442 with only 54k original miles. The 442 is located in Vidalia, Georgia and was just recently listed on eBay. The car looks very clean and has… more»
Sep 4, 2024 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Estate Find: 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT W-34
What an incredible find this is. A Barn Finds reader sent in the tip for this 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado GT and didn’t leave their name, so thanks to them. This car checks so many boxes it’s not even funny,… more»
Sep 1, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Of 2453: 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado XS
There’s no doubt that at 227 inches in length, the 1978 Oldsmobile Toronado is an imposing presence on the road. The XS model adds to that presence with its “bent glass” rear window and power sunroof; only 2,453 were… more»
Aug 22, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Barn Find Turned Daily Driver: 1952 Oldsmobile Super 88 Holiday Coupe
Back when GM was really rolling, Michigan had GM towns. Every town was a Chevy town, but Pontiac was a Pontiac town, Flint was “Buick City,” and Lansing was the home of Oldsmobile. That time has generally passed, but… more»
Aug 18, 2024 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Same Owner 22 Years: 1990 Oldsmobile Trofeo (Toronado)
Oldsmobile introduced the Toronado in 1966, its entry into the “personal” luxury car market. It was the first U.S. auto to have front-wheel drive since the Cords of the 1930s. It remained in production through 1992, though the FWD… more»
Aug 16, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mechanic-Owned 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
This 1974 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme is one of those cars that seems to shine brightly from a mechanical standpoint, but as you start to take a close look at the exterior, it becomes apparent that the paint isn’t quite… more»
Aug 13, 2024 • Auctions • 20 Comments
BF Auction: 1984 Oldsmobile Toronado
UPDATE – We sent one of our professional photographers out to take more photos of this Toronado. The seller is now offering it as a Barn Finds Auction! As crisp and clean as it is elegant, this 1984 Oldsmobile… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Lightning Rod Shifter: 1984 Hurst/Olds
The 1984 Hurst/Olds was the last of its kind. Oldsmobile collaborated with Dr. Hurst nine times since 1968 to build a Hurst edition Oldsmobile Cutlass. It was a sharp car and was very similar to the prior year offering… more»
Aug 9, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Mystery Project: 1977 Oldsmobile 442
The 442 was launched as Oldsmobile’s mid-size muscle car in 1964. But the 1960s came and went and performance cars fell out of favor due to higher insurance premiums and tightening emissions controls. So, by 1977, the last year… more»
