Olds 442 convertible history book

There are 16 1968 oldsmobile 442s for sale today on. Auto history preservation society tech pages article. Rocket 350 1972 olds 442 convertible gorgeous, solar bronze, 1972 olds 442 convertible. Review up to 3 years of value history for this vehicle. Cowl tag includes the 5v code required for a real 442 see pics. Although it was never as lauded or as popular as the pontiac gto or dodge charger, it outlived many of its rivals and helped pave way for oldsmobiles ascendancy in the 1970s this week, we look at the history of the oldsmobile cutlass and 442. We have the largest selection of cutlass, 442 and hurstolds parts available. Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks. Classic cars for sale hobart consignment car sales cadillac mi grand rapids mi. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years.

Numbers matching v8 325 hp, numbers matching automatic transmission, 12 bolt rear w 3. Oldsmobile 442 convertibles for sale used cars on oodle. The new abody oldsmobile f85, launched in the fall of 1963, was nearly 15 inches 38 cm longer and 500 pounds 227 kg heavier than the earlier f85 and traded the ybodys unitary construction for a separate perimeter frame. No pressure sales, spending the time you need to make an important decision on a car that has. Gateway classic cars of atlanta is excited to offer this 2owner 1966 oldsmobile 442 convertible. Oldsmobile convertibles for sale used cars on oodle classifieds. Gto, lemans, tempest, grand prix, bonneville, catalina. This 1972 oldsmobile 442 convertible was originally sold new by regal oldsmobile of winstonsalem, north carolina and acquired by the current owner in 2002. Out of the 928 cutlass supreme 442 convertibles built, how many remain is. The 442 is now an option instead of a seperate model. Moving forward, the muscle market was officially dormant, and america would enter a long, cold winter of limited performance from cars that had once carried it in spades, like the mighty oldsmobile 44 2. Feb 10, 2014 1970 oldsmobile 442 w30 convertible cap30920. Our value guide is constantly growing with pricing information and vehi. Starting in 1972, the vin changes in a couple of ways.

The olds 442 is one of my favorite classic muscle cars of all time. Nov 18, 2014 photos, specifications and history on the 1968 oldsmobile 442 w30. This vehicle has been completely redone with performance in mind. Unfollow 1969 oldsmobile 442 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Cutlass models included a convertible, twodoor coupe and twodoor hardtop. We purchased the obsolete parts inventories of many of the midwest oldsmobile dealers in the late 1970s and as a result we have the. Worldwide vintage autos is pleased to present this 1969 oldsmobile 442 convertible history the oldsmobile 442 also known as the. Another new series for olds this year came with the cutlass supreme, introduced as just a single model the previous year.

See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and muscle cars. The 442 was technically the b09 police apprehender option which included the fourbarrel carbureted 330 cubicinch v8 with dual exhaust and 310 horsepower. First of all its a 455 v8, 365hp only 15 hp less than the w30 and 500 lbft torque the same as the. Muscle car 1970 olds protouring 442 convertible bugatti, lamborghini, general motors. Craigslist search, craigslist is no longer supported. Which doesnt mean the 400 wasnt available till then. Americas legendary performance cars by randy leffingwell. Photos, specifications and history on the 1968 oldsmobile 442 w30. Although it was never as lauded or as popular as the pontiac gto or dodge charger, it outlived many of its rivals and helped pave way for oldsmobile s ascendancy in the 1970s. This 1971 oldsmobile 442 w30 convertible was the recipient of a professional frameoff restoration.

I still remember the cutlass being the standout seller of the 80s and the. Only 502 w30s were built total in 1967, no convertibles. V8 455 ci engine 3speed automatic transmission positraction rear end k30 cruise contro. Car drawingscartoon drawingscartoon artrat finkcoloring books coloring. Click here to read hemmings motor news buyers guide for the 19701972 oldsmobile 44 2 w30. Confusingly, all cutlass twodoors were now call cutlass s, while the cutlass. Introduced as an option package for ussold f85 and cutlass models, it became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971, spawned the hurstolds in 1968, then reverted to an option through the mid1970s. Originally called olds automobiles, the name was shortened to oldsmobiles and it stuck.

The car has been kept in north carolina and georgia from new with four known owners and is powered by a rocket 350ci v8 backed by an automatic transmission. Fast and rare, an original 1970 oldsmobile 442 w30 convertible set for auction by russo and steele 11252015 a highly original 1970 oldsmobile 442 w30 4speed convertible, will hit the auction ring in january during russo and steeles 16th annual scottsdale sale. For 1970, olds had the w31 cutlass and w45 rallye 350, the w30 and 442, the w32 sx, the w33 delta, and the w34 toronado gt in their performance car arena. The 1970 olds 442 convertible was one terrific muscle car. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. The oldsmobile 442 first appeared for the 1964 model year as a variant of the cutlass and f85. All 1968 oldsmobile 442 s were built at the lansing michigan plant. Find out how much a 1969 oldsmobile 442 is worth and oldsmobile 442 used car prices. The car has been kept in north carolina and georgia from new with four known owners and is powered by a. Three early photos of the car were found in a book in the trunk. There are those who claim that it was oldsmobile that created the first muscle car when it stuffed its hot new fullsize rocket v8 into its midsize model to create the olds 88 and super 88 series back in 1949.

The fun chicago video features the hard to find 1969 442 oldsmobile convertible in the awesome black and red colors. With the 455, you got the cutout bumper and dual exhausts and chrome tips. History of the 19641967 oldsmobile cutlass a longer 115inch wheelbase and attractive new styling helped the completely redesigned 1964 f85cutlass become oldsmobiles bestselling line. Offered only in a twodoor coupe and twodoor convertible trim, these models were marketed between 1973 and 1977. Out of the 928 cutlass supreme 442 convertibles built, how many remain is anyones guess. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass, oldsmobile. Production figures show 928 total cutlass supreme 442 convertibles built, with an additional 1 w30 cars constructed in 1972. Check out these emerging classics for sale on autotrader. In january of 65 oldsmobile issued the manual including the 400 as the only 442 engine.

According to olds, at this time, the 425 was the only big block in their arsenal, but was used exclusively in the big cars. The special hurstolds convertibles also add another cars to the fold. Linda vaughn book hurst shifter miss olds vaughan golden olds 442 garlits. The 1968 oldsmobile muscle car the 442 w30 convertible. The next two numbers afterwards should decode to either a hardtop, pillar coupe or convertible. Hidden in that mix was the cutlass supreme sx a cutlass supreme coupeconvertible with option y79. First of all its a 455 v8, 365hp only 15 hp less than the w30 and 500 lbft torque the same as the w30. This example really shows that these cars could compete with the best detroit had to offer. The oldsmobile 44 2 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. Great power brakes and power steering like new tires. So to recap if you see a 72 442, its really a cutlass s with the 442 option added, not a true 442 model car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Although it was never as lauded or as popular as the pontiac gto or dodge charger, it outlived many of its rivals and helped pave way for oldsmobiles ascendancy in the 1970s. We have the largest selection of cutlass, 442 and hurst olds parts available.

Oct 21, 2015 the 1970 olds 442 convertible was one terrific muscle car. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobile s entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. There is a new notchback body style for cutlass supreme coupes and convertibles as well as the 442. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The cutout bumper could be added to the 350 cid 442. Oldsmobile 442 classics for sale classics on autotrader.

Auction results and sales data for 1969 oldsmobile 442. F85 now just one model, the cutlass, the cutlass s and the 442 received a minor facelift. Wiring diagram, 196971 olds cutlass 442, 11x17, color. The only way to confirm if its a 442 by vin that year is if the engine code is x. We purchased the obsolete parts inventories of many of the midwest oldsmobile dealers in the late 1970s and as a result we have the largest supply of nos oldsmobile parts in the world. For a 442 convertible only, the interior emblem should be cutlass supreme, not 442, as it was based on the supreme body style. Cowl tag paint code e midnight blue correct see pics. This will be the last year the 442 is offered as a seperate model. Vintage overland trucks offer the ultimate balance of style and capability. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobiles entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. Olds 442 cutlass and f85 factory assembly manual cd 196519661967 oldsmobile. The 68 olds 442 was a muscle car from the golden age of the american muscle car era. Starting in 65, the term meant 400 cid, 4bbl carb, and 4speed trans.