A chevelle ss might have been more popular, but the olds 442 was quite the looker. All 1969 cutlasses used a single, square tail lamp. A thorough tld detail has just been performed to make sure that this car meets our strict standards, so stop in and see how nice this oldsmobile 442 w30 really is, down to the last detail. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and cars. Oldsmobile created the 442 as a performance muscle car and the 442 stood f. They said they made the 442 in limited production runs, a few hundred at a time. The second video is one i hope you will take the time to watch.
Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1969 oldsmobile 442. The 68 olds 442 was a muscle car from the golden age of the american muscle car era. The oldsmobile 442 was originally introduced as an option package for the f85 cutlass line, but eventually it became its own model. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. This 1972 oldsmobile 442 is a realdeal w30 car that c. Use our vin decoder to find more information about the history of your car. Restore your 1969 cutlass 442 with premium quality restoration parts and accessories from original parts group. All 1968 oldsmobile 442 s were built at the lansing michigan plant. The 442 was technically the b09 police apprehender option which included the fourbarrel carbureted 330 cubicinch v8 with dual exhaust and 310 horsepower.
Olds advertising initially defined it as 4barrel carburetor, 4onthefloor, dual exhausts, an explanation that was revised many times over the years. 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. Lone star muscle cars is proud to present this beautiful 69 olds 442 convertible, powered by a newly rebuilt 455 with. About is a site built and operated by an oldsmobile fan, for oldsmobile.
This beautiful 1969 oldsmobile 442 w30 restovivor comes along with a lot of documentation and a neat story. The american automobile manufacturer gm sold a number of vehicles under its marque oldsmobile, which started out as an independent company in 1897 and was eventually shut down due to a lack of profitability in 2004. Chrome was all professionally removed and redone at restotrim. After a short time with the original owner, the current owners brother purchased the car in early 1970 and eventually sold. The oldsmobile 442 was one of the great american muscle cars in the 1960s. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. The 1968 oldsmobile muscle car the 442 w30 convertible. Oldsmobile s first 100 years earley, helen jones, walkinshaw, james r. Search preowned 1969 oldsmobile 442 listings to find the best local deals. One spot showed nothing but blurred asphalt and the declaration, olds 44 2 was here.
Loldsmobile 442 prononcer four four two ou en francais quatre quatre deux est une automobile du constructeur americain oldsmobile. Firstyear 1964 oldsmobile cutlass 442, updated for power, drivability. While pontiac went with an abbreviation of gran turismo homologato, olds went with a shortened numerical indicator 442. Unfollow 1969 oldsmobile 442 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But with the beefier engine, 442 now meant 400 cubic inches, 4barrel carburetor and 2 exhausts. Mar 11, 2015 rare 1967 olds 442 post coupe collector owned, black vinyl roof, very nice, straight, rust free, black body, good gaps, very nice show quality paint.
Unfortunately, we only support translating vin numbers from cars built between 1965 and 1972 as of now. At the time, many auto companies were coming out with performance cars that were known by their numbers. Starting in 65, the term meant 400 cid, 4bbl carb, and 4speed trans. Enjoy low prices, helpful experts, and unparalleled customer service. Oldsmobile 442 classic cars for sale classics on autotrader. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1979 oldsmobile 442. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobile s entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. Photos, specifications and history on the 1968 oldsmobile 442 w30.
Introduced in 1964, it was continually updated, receiving the bigblock engines in 1965 and a performance option called the w30. Another new series for olds this year came with the cutlass supreme, introduced as just a single model the previous year. Olds destroked and debored its new 425cid bigcar v8 to create a hot 400cid v8 exclusively for the 1965 oldsmobile cutlass 44 2. The supreme was the only series in which the popular 442 option and highmileage turnpike cruiser option could be ordered. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds.
Mar 10, 2012 for 1970, the regular 442 came standard with a 365horsepower 455 rocket v8, or an optional 370 horsepower 280 kw version of same engine with the w30 option. The oldsmobile 44 2 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. A hot girl driving one smoking hot olds 442 rag top in my favorite black and red colors. 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 week, we look at the history of the oldsmobile cutlass and 442. Radiator for 19671971 oldsmobile 442 1969 1968 1970 z279wh fits. Find 1969 oldsmobile 442s for sale on oodle classifieds. Find oldsmobile 442s for sale on oodle classifieds. Unfollow 1969 oldsmobile 442 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It appears that in 1969, oldsmobile was fiddling with the horsepower numbers one of their publications lists the w32 engine at 360 hp, while all of the other charts i found list it at 350 hp. The oldsmobile 442 first appeared for the 1964 model year as a variant of the cutlass and f85. Also, the dealer literature says that ac is not available, but the wmachines brochure doesnt list ac as an option not available. From 1968 through 1971, the 442 was a model in its own. For 1970, olds planned to bring back the hurst olds, but as a lowerpriced companion to the 442 with a smaller 350 cubicinch v8 and special graphics. Fred shares he first saw the car when taking to a gentleman who was putting a hurst olds history book together.
F85 club coupe f85 4door sedan f85 deluxe 4door sedan. In other words, several short batch runs of the cars. I still remember the cutlass being the standout seller of the 80s and the toronado as a forerunner of front drive. We have the largest selection of cutlass, 442 and hurst olds parts available. Very nicely built and very strong running olds 455 cu engine with aprox 3k. Its an interesting history of the design and manufacture of oldsmobile from the very beginning to the mid90s. 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. Welcome oldsmobile fans feel free to post any photos of cool oldsmobiles.
I found myself owning the cutlass after a family member hung up her keys at age 93. Charged the ac, fixed a motor mount and it now runs and sounds like a. Back in the benighted days of the seventies and early eighties, the bestselling nameplate in america was not a chevrolet, a ford, or even a toyota, but the ubiquitous oldsmobile cutlass. This car has been disassembled and a great deal of work has been done to the body and parts. Also for 1965, gm raised the displacement ceiling on intermediates to 400 cubic inches.
Rare l88 427 corvette vs olds 442 w30 14 mile drag race old school road test tv duration. Our website offers seamless ordering anytime, and with the exception of business critical personnel, the majority of our customer service, call center sales staff marketing and related support are officially connected and working from home as of monday, march 30, 2020. Door rubber weatherstrip seal for oldsmobile 442, cutlass, f85 1969 1972 pair fits. A custom hood on your 1967 oldsmobile 442 will boost performance and style. Gateway classic cars of louisville is proud to present this 1969 oldsmobile 442. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 oldsmobile 44 2 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Oldsmobile knew the time was right to field a high performance intermediate after the runaway success of pontiacs tempest option called gto.
Check out this beautiful 1969 oldsmobile 442 w30this car has been owned by its current owner since 1971the olds went through a full restoration 10 years ago and only driven about 2k miles since. Find new and used oldsmobile 442 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Guages, heater controls, ac parts, frames, rear ends, some sheet metal, bucket seats, shifters, consoles and parts. Choose from an array of styles, scoops, and vents in the latest high tech materials.
When the oldsmobile 442 was first announced in april 1964, the press release did not bother to explain the name. Option code w42 is for the 1985 to 1987 olds 442 model. 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. The new hurst olds shared with all 1973 gm a body cars, the most extensive redesign in their 10year history the chassis was as new as the bodies wheelbase dimensions were a sporty 112 inches for coupes and 116 inches for sedans and station wagons on an allnew sturdier perimeter frame with increased front and rear suspension travel, larger. Our 1970 oldsmobile 442 inventory changes by the hour and includes frontrear bumpers, doors, hoods, headlights, taillights, mirrors, wheels, engines and more. The bigger cars grew 4 inches in length, but the entrylevel f85 now just one model, the cutlass, the cutlass s and the 442 received a minor facelift.
The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile. Originally called olds automobiles, the name was shortened to oldsmobiles and it stuck. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. According to olds, at this time, the 425 was the only big block in their arsenal, but was used exclusively in the big cars.
Access online used parts and accessories for 1970 oldsmobile 442 vehicles. The olds 442 is a legendary brand when it comes to muscle cars, and this w30 does not disappoint. Used 1969 oldsmobile 442 for sale with photos cargurus. Oldsmobile sales jumped almost 100,000 units in 1969, and the division passed plymouth for fifth place in the u. Find new and used 1969 oldsmobile 442 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. These models were equipped with the b09 442 package. Oldsmobile 442 for sale oldsmobile 442 classifieds.
This week, we look at the history of the oldsmobile cutlass and 442. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. Are you trying to find 1969 oldsmobile 44 2 values. Oldsmobile 442s for sale used on oodle classifieds.
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