1969 oldsmobile 442 history book

Gateway classic cars of louisville is proud to present this 1969 oldsmobile 442. See 86 pics for 1969 oldsmobile browse interior and exterior photos for 1969 oldsmobile get both manufacturer and user submitted pics. 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. Canadianbuilt cars used the number 1, instead of the traditional letter, indicating the oshawa ontario manufacturing plant. Introduced in the early 60s, they rapidly became sought after muscle cars, combining performancecentric drivetrains with sport. 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. Our website offers seamless ordering anytime, and with the exception of business critical personnel, the majority of our customer service, call center sales staff. There are 42 1967 to 1969 oldsmobile 442s for sale today on. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model 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 hurst olds in 1968, then reverted to an option through the mid1970s. Media in category 1969 oldsmobile automobiles the following 54 files are in this category, out of 54 total.

Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Get the best deals on oldsmobile 442 cars when you shop the largest. The 442 was technically the b09 police apprehender option which included the fourbarrel carbureted 330 cubicinch v8 with dual exhaust and 310 horsepower. Fort worth, tx 767 1539 miles from you 1969 oldsmobile cutlass. I bought this car years ago from a gentleman in green. This 1969 oldsmobile shop manual is a mammoth guide. 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. Oldsmobile was a brand of american automobiles produced for most of its existence by general motors.

Submit corrections and additions to this information to the olds faq compiler. The name hurst performance is well known in the enthusiast car industry. Also, the dealer literature says that ac is not available, but the wmachines brochure doesnt list ac as an option not available. Oldsmobile sales jumped almost 100,000 units in 1969, and the division passed plymouth for fifth place in the u. The 442 did not use an oldsmobile script on the grille. Music, books, blogging, fashion,photos, football,flowers and animals. New listing1969 oldsmobile 442 w30 fully restored see video. 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. It has numbers matching muncie wide ratio transmission, and matching 400 cid engine with d heads. Oldsmobile knew the time was right to field a high performance intermediate after the runaway success of pontiacs tempest option called gto. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. They replaced the olds logo on the grille bar with a 442 emblem. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high. The name was revived in the 1980s on the rearwheel drive cutlass.

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. The siltmans rediscovered this 1969 olds cutlass w31 that was in their family for years. Canadianbuilt cars used the number 1, instead of the. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 oldsmobile cutlass and assess the current state of the classic car market. Blood meridian by cormac mccarthy my favorite of his books. 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.

We are passionate about these cars and appreciate our. For 38 years, oldsparts has been manufacturing superior quality parts, and providing restoration supplies and services to the cutlass and 442 owner exclusively. Find new and used 1969 oldsmobile 442 classics for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. Used 1969 oldsmobile 442 for sale with photos cargurus. Apr 15, 2016 our 1969 oldsmobile 442 and related pins. Its always nice to come across a solid, welldressed classic cutlass.

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. The cutout bumper could be added to the 350 cid 442. Find 1969 oldsmobile 442s for sale on oodle classifieds. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1969 oldsmobile 442. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1969 oldsmobile 442 and assess the current state of the classic car market. 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. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and cars. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. For a 442 convertible only, the interior emblem should be cutlass supreme, not 442, as it was based on the supreme body style. We are passionate about these cars and appreciate our fellow enthusiasts who own and restore them. Unfollow 1969 oldsmobile 442 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Mar 17, 2017 this beautiful 1969 oldsmobile 442 w30 restovivor comes along with a lot of documentation and a neat story. Ladies and gentleman, you are looking at a piece of history.

After a short time with the original owner, the current owners brother purchased the car in early 1970 and eventually sold it to the current owners best friend in 1974. Classic oldsmobile 442 inventory find local listings from private owners and dealers. The only special edition produced in the history of oldsmobile is the hurstolds model. During its time as a division of general motors, it slotted into the middle of gms five divisions above. There are 19 1969 oldsmobile 442s for sale today on. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices.

Used 1969 oldsmobile values select a 1969 oldsmobile model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Old school muscle carschevy muscle carscool car pictures car pics1969. Fred shares he first saw the car when taking to a gentleman who was putting a hurst olds history book together. This week, we look at the history of the oldsmobile cutlass and 442. It produced over 35 million vehicles, including at least 14 million built at its lansing, michigan factory alone. In 1968 hurst and oldsmobile were in the first year. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. With an immaculate 1969 hurst oldsmobile ho 455 in your possession, you could be one of the luckiest people around. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Find 1969 oldsmobile 442 classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds.

At carid you will find the widest choice of premium 1969 oldsmobile 442 auto repair manuals from worldrenowned brands. After a short time with the original owner, the current owners brother purchased the car in early 1970 and eventually sold. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1969 oldsmobile 442. With the 455, you got the cutout bumper and dual exhausts and chrome tips. This 1969 oldsmobile shop manual has been reprinted from its original factorywritten service manual and assembled once again for the convenience of experienced mechanics and classic car hobbyists all over the world.

Displaying 1 15 of 92 total results for classic oldsmobile 442 vehicles for sale. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobiles entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. In 1969 i bought my first oldsmobile, a 1966 442 two door coupe. This article needs additional citations for verification. With a selection thats always changing you can find the latest oldsmobile 442 listings on oldcaronline. This beautiful 1969 oldsmobile 442 w30 restovivor comes along with a lot of documentation and a neat story. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.