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  Oldsmobile 442 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oldsmobile revived the name in the 1980s on the rear-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme and early 1990s as an option package for the new front-wheel drive Cutlass.
The 442 was born out of the competition between Pontiac Division and Oldsmobile.
This 442 was retired with the RWD Cutlass in 1987.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oldsmobile_442   (2455 words)

  
 CarStuff: Driving Today
Oldsmobile execs were more content to follow current GM dictum, so the original Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass 442 was equipped with the Oldsmobile small-block V8 instead of the big-block unit from its more luxurious cars.
Oldsmobile still advertised the broad range of its vehicles with the mildly provocative slogan: "Pick the Rocket to fit your pocket!" But with the beefier engine, 442 now meant 400 cubic inches, four-barrel carburetor and dual exhausts.
The big-block 442 was the wave that would carry the car's reputation through the Sixties and into the smog-clogged Seventies.
www.drivingtoday.com /carstuff/greatest_cars/olds442/index.html   (1534 words)

  
 Musclecarclub.com - Oldsmobile 442
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.
Oldsmobile was the first GM division to follow Pontiac's lead, and began to offer fullsize muscle in its midsize Cutlass model.
Although never the fastest or the best seller of the GM A-bodies, the 4-4-2 was known for its balanced performance, exceptional handling and the "W" and Hurst editions that would come out in later years.
www.musclecarclub.com /musclecars/oldsmobile-442/oldsmobile-442.shtml   (165 words)

  
 The Oldsmobile 442 was GM's second entry into the Musclecar ransk after the Pontiac GTO.
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 in the 40's and 50's.
Oldsmobile was the first GM division to follow Pontiac's lead, and began to offer fullsize musclecar options in its midsize Cutlass model.
Oldsmobile also quietly made available a new performance option only for the triple carb engine that consisted of an air-induction system, front bumper openings and internal engine modifications.
www.get-in2.com /musclecars/oldsmobile.htm   (806 words)

  
 Musclecarclub.com - Oldsmobile 442 - Tech
In 1972, the 442 once again became an option on the Cutlass, and this was the code specified by the buyer when a 442 was ordered.
The '69 W-32 option was available only on the 442, and Olds called it their "street use" package.
With Cutlass Supreme styling and the understated SX ornamentation wrapped around a 442 heart, the SX had to be Olds' ultimate Q-ship.
musclecarclub.com /musclecars/oldsmobile-442/oldsmobile-442-tech.shtml   (1737 words)

  
 Oldsmobile
The Oldsmobile 442 was a muscle car option package for the F-85 and Cutlass models sold in the United States from the 1964 model year.
Oldsmobile's original intention for the second generation was to move the Aurora further upmarket, retaining its V8-only drivetrain and sharing a platform with the new Buick Riviera, as the original Aurora had done.
Oldsmobile produced one last rear wheel drive Cutlass for 1988, Cutlass Supreme Classic, alongside the new front wheel drive Cutlass Supreme.Another new Cutlass vehicle, the N-body Cutlass Calais, was introduced in 1985, bringing the number of Cutlass models to three.
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 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30, Matador Red Black Stripes, Lane Exact Detail, 1/18 diecast car: dub city DieCastFast.com
The 442 started its life in 1964 as an option on the F85 Cutlass, but after 4 increasingly successful years, introducing a dramatic change to the cars appearance, the 442 had become a standalone model all its own in 1968.
Oldsmobile began selling the Peruvian Silver pavement pounders through their dealerships late in 1968, and with the help of Demmer Engineering, the group cranked out 515 fltop-blistering copies of Doc Watson's out of the ordinary monster.
Even the battery cables are wired, and with this particular Olds 442 W30 being a 4 speed manual, the positive cable is accurately routed between the intake and drivers side valve cover as found on all manual 442's, whereas the cables are routed alongside the drivers side inner fender on all dual-gate autos.
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 OLDSmobility.com - The 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 442 Resource - History of the '67 W-30 442
Oldsmobile at least acknowledged the existence of the W-30 package in 1967, and the result was an increase in production to 502 cars.
The 1967 W-30 442 Force-Air system fed the Force-Air cleaner system through small scoops mounted between the headlights which were attached to the air cleaner via large flexible tubes.
The 442 package, and thus the W-30, was only available on the Cutlass Supreme for 1967.
www.oldsmobility.com /w30.htm   (1189 words)

  
 Musclecarclub.com - Oldsmobile 442 - Tech
B-09: Sure, start with an option that doesn't begin with W! Since this option code designated the very first 442 in 1964, this is the perfect place to start.
It consisted of a 350-horse 400 engine (actually the manual-trans 442 engine) combined with a Turbo 400 automatic, heavy-duty cooling and a limited-slip rear axle.
Oldsmobile obliged the Rocket faithful from 1970-72 with the W-35 rear wing option.
www.musclecarclub.com /musclecars/oldsmobile-442/oldsmobile-442-tech.shtml   (1737 words)

  
 Oldsmobile 442 Information
In 1983, Oldsmobile resurrected the Hurst/Olds on the modern G-body platform.
In 1985 and 1986, the 442 was based on the Cutlass Salon, which was the "high-end" of the Oldsmobile G-body line.
An interesting fact is that a 1987 442 actually cost approximately $500 LESS than a 1986 442.
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 Oldsmobile 442 W30 1969 by ERTL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The 442 was Oldsmobile's main player in the Musclecar/performance craze of the late 1960's and early 1970's.
This model is of a 1969 442 W30 in Aztec gold with fl stripes on the bonnet.
The 442 is often overlooked by Musclecar enthusiasts for it's more popular GM stablemate the Pontiac GTO and others such as the Ford Mustang Mach 1 and the Dodge Charger.
www.1-18scalecars.com /0Oldsmobile_442.htm   (251 words)

  
 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For 1972, there were minor style changes to the Cutlass, and the 442 reverted back to being a trim line (W-29 option) on the Cutlass instead of an individual model as it was in 1971.
For 1988, Oldsmobile decided to extend the life of the rear-wheel-drive Cutlass for one last trip around the block.
The simple Oldsmobile Cutlass name was revived in 1997 for a version of the new Chevrolet Malibu, replacing the Oldsmobile Ciera, and was exclusively sold in the United States.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Oldsmobile_Cutlass   (2606 words)

  
 "1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible"
It was built in the Fremont California Oldsmobile plant and spent its entire life in Southern California until the present owner purchased the car in 2001 and moved it to Boise, Idaho.
A complete W30 option package was added including very rare D Cast high performance Olds heads rebuilt with new valves and hardened valve seats to run un-leaded fuel (a set of correct C heads are included with the car).
A complete driver quality re-finish in 2001 with Dupont Viper Red, Black Hood stripes and fl Olds 442 fender stripes on a good solid body (non original color, the paint is starting to show some age up close, but at 10 ft. it is very rich and shiny and makes this car a real looker).
www.hotautoweb.com /68olds442r.html   (1071 words)

  
 Oldsmobile 442 Rim (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.ece.ucdavis.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The Oldsmobile 442 was a muscle car produced by the Oldsmobile division of.
This 442 was retired with the RWD Supreme in 1987.
Oldsmobile 442 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 The Oldsmobile 442 was a.
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 SEMA.org || Specialty Equipment Market Association SEMA
The Calais 442 and the later Acheiva SCX, which also used the Quad 4 H.O. engine, kicked a lot of behinds on race tracks across the country in SCCA and IMSA road racing.
Additionally, the 442 badge did appear on a lot more cars than traditional musclecar fans may be aware of.
The last rear-drive Cutlass could be ordered with a 442 package that included the last Oldsmobile V8, a 5-liter 307-cubic-inch mill with 180 horsepower.
www.sema.org /main/semaorghome.aspx?ID=9322&CMS=ND   (484 words)

  
 Oldsmobile 442 - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
Oldsmobile 442 Oxygen Sensor 1966 66 Oldsmobile Oxygen Sensor
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Oldsmobile 442 Oxygen Sensor 1968 68 Oldsmobile Oxygen Sensor
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 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 - Feature Car Review - Hot Rod Magazine
That’s right, the company that is known for its four on the floor has just released a car that puts its power to the ground through not two but all four wheels.
This creation, basically a 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2, has a 425 cubic inch supercharged Toronado engine and drive train under the hood driving the front wheels and a 425 cubic inch supercharged Toronado engine and drive train under the rear window driving the rear wheels.
Look for the Hairy Oldsmobile in your area this year with its fantastic engineering and Gentleman Joe Schubeck at the wheel (wearing the latest in fire suit fashion wear—from Bell).
www.hotrod.com /thehistoryof/1966_oldsmobile_cutlass_442   (1338 words)

  
 Oldsmobile 442 Camshaft - Free Shipping
Drivewire has the largest inventory of Oldsmobile 442 Camshafts in stock ready for immediate shipment with free ground shipping.
Our online Oldsmobile 442 Camshaft catalog is integrated directly with all of our performance part warehouses.
Purchase your Oldsmobile 442 Camshaft from the same source as the Oldsmobile dealer using our state of the art ordering system.
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 eBay - Oldsmobile
Oldsmobile was an American car which lasted from 1897 to 2004.
The 2002 Oldsmobile Bravado was the last new model produced under the Oldsmobile banner.
From 2001 until April 2004, Oldsmobile produced the Aurora V-6 sedan, the Bravado SUV, the Silhouette Minivan, and, finally, the Alero.
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 1985 oldsmobile 442 .... lexus stem, lexus soarer uk, www infiniti com, subaru p1, hurst oldsmobile, nexus lexus, 1963 ...
If you are looking for 1985 oldsmobile 442, the best place on the Internet to find it is Ebay Motors.
1985 oldsmobile 442 : "The cars that compete in the Indy 500 are finely tuned machines built fora single purpose - to run as fast as possible on a 2.5-mile oval," saidJim Vurpillat, brand manager for the Bravada.
Oldsmobile showcased its Quad 4 at the Speedway in the 1980s.
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 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Holiday Coupe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
For those of you that were fortunate enough to have attended the Oldsmobile Club of America's '98 National Meet, in Springfield, IL, you may remember seeing this beautiful example of Old's finest from 1968: the 442 W-30 Holiday Coupe VIN #34487M368799
The balance of the standard 442 performance package items were also included such as specific dual exhaust manifolds (X and W or Y), coupled to dual aluminum pipes (N-10), exiting rear bumper cut-outs via chromed trumpet exhaust tips.
Back in '64, Oldsmobile was first to introduce the notion of a rear anti-sway bar, soon to be copied by the GTO crowd and many others.
www.442.com /vcs/1964_1972/mscott68.html   (1198 words)

  
 OLDSmobility.com - The 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass and 442 Resource Home Page
It lists the option code number and price and includes a brief description....a VERY valuable resource for anyone researching their factory vehicle build sheet or cowl tag codes, or if you're just curious to see what your Cutlass COULD have been outfitted with from the factory.
Authenticating a 1967 Olds 442 is not easy easy as it is on later-year versions.
We've got a pretty nice collection of classic Oldsmobile magazine advertisements for our favorite musclecar, straight from the pages of late '66 and early '67 publications...
www.oldsmobility.com   (1591 words)

  
 1967 Oldsmobile 442 For Sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
The Oldsmobile answer to Pontiacs GTO was its 442.
The 442 for 1967 was beginning to gain a distinctive look with a unique grill embedded with a 442 emblem.
This 442 had a frame off restoration several years ago that has been freshened up since, and is in absolute mint condition.
www.oldride.com /classic_cars/982170.html   (385 words)

  
 eBay - hurst oldsmobile 442, Parts Accessories, Decorative Collectibles items on eBay.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
Oldsmobile : 442 convertible 1972 hurst olds 442 pace car
Oldsmobile Wheel Center Caps OLDS 442 Cutlass Hurst
Oldsmobile 83 HURST 1987 442 Cutlass Dual Exhaust Syste
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 eBay Store - 1eZwire: Oldsmobile: Oldsmobile 1966 98 Wiring Manual CD, Oldsmobile 1972 Vista Cruiser Wiring Manual CD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-02)
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