First year for the 442 as a standalone model
Equipped with desirable four-speed manual transmission
Finished in factory Nocturne Blue exterior over Blue interior
Documented by invoices detailing cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment.
Initially offered as a performance-oriented option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass and F-85, the 442 featured a four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and twin exit exhausts, as the name implies. In 1968, a standalone model wore the nameplate and could be had in…
First year for the 442 as a standalone model
Equipped with desirable four-speed manual transmission
Finished in factory Nocturne Blue exterior over Blue interior
Documented by invoices detailing cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment.
Initially offered as a performance-oriented option package for the Oldsmobile Cutlass and F-85, the 442 featured a four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and twin exit exhausts, as the name implies. In 1968, a standalone model wore the nameplate and could be had in Sport Coupe, Holiday Coupe, Convertible, and Station Wagon body styles. In contrast to the more traditional sedan designs seen in previous model years, the coupes featured distinctive, fastback rooflines for a much sportier image. Under the hood, 400 or 455 cubic-inch V-8 engines were fitted in various states of tune and provided as much as 390 horsepower in Hurst/Olds specification.