1965 olds 442 history book

Which doesnt mean the 400 wasnt available till then. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobiles entry in the supercar wars of the midsixties and early seventies. I still remember the cutlass being the standout seller of the 80s and the. Oldskool442 1965 oldsmobile 442 specs, photos, modification. 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. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The meaning translated to 4 cylinders, 4 valves per cyl, and 2 overhead camshafts. Browse interior and exterior photos for 1965 oldsmobile 442. Oldsmobile 442 began as a 1964 muscle car option package 4barrel carburetor, 4speed manual transmission, and 2 exhausts on the f85cutlass. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Olds destroked and debored its new 425cid bigcar v8 to create a hot 400cid v8 exclusively for the 1965 oldsmobile cutlass 44 2. At its peak in 1977 oldsmobile cutlass was the most popular car in america, and olds managed to sell over 632,000 cars in a year 632,742 cutlass models to be exact.

Vintage parts for 1965 oldsmobile cutlass for sale ebay. Originally called olds automobiles, the name was shortened to oldsmobiles and it stuck. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Woodland hills, ca 964 903 miles from you 1965 oldsmobile 442. The only special edition produced in the history of oldsmobile is the hurstolds model. The 442 was a parts bin special, squeezed out the door as a gtocompetitor. Results include ads from the february, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and muscle cars. That is more cutlass cars than the production of the best selling model in america for 2015 beating it by 203,387. 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. Would you like to sell products for this vehicle on. Beginning in 1965, the 442s standard transmission was a 3 speed manual. According to olds, at this time, the 425 was the only big block in their arsenal, but was used exclusively in the big cars.

In 1965, to better compete with the pontiac gto, the original 330 cid v8 rated at 310 hp 231 kw was replaced by a new 400 cid v8 rated at 345 hp 257 kw. A highly original 1970 oldsmobile 442 w30 4speed convertible, will hit the auction ring in january during russo and steeles 16th annual scottsdale sale. The car has been thoroughly gone through, keeping some of the originality while putting in a bit of personality as well. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. Priced to sell for the holidays 19650 original miles still has original brakes starts right up and drives mint garaged all its life nice paint super clean in and out.

This car is a treat for us to be around because it has all of the things necessary for a comfortable cruise not only functional but in your mind as well. 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. With this change, the name now meant 400 cubes, fourbarrel carburetor, and dual exhausts. Combined into one package with 442 emblems under the police package order code b09, it was available on the f85cutlass excluding the wagon platform. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile. Sitting in our showroom you will see this bright red 65 oldsmobile that you just cant not love. Flowtech headers fulllength steel oldsmobile cutlass delta 88 400 425 455 pair fits. Oldsmobile 442 classics for sale classics on autotrader. Firstyear 1964 oldsmobile cutlass 442, updated for power, drivability.

Classics on autotrader is your onestop shop for the best classic cars, muscle cars, project cars, exotics, hot rods, classic trucks, and old cars for sale. A new meaning tor the term 442 happened in 19901991 with the return of the 442 nameplate, this time on a front wheel drive calais body. The history of the oldsmobile cutlass and the muscular oldsmobile 442 supercar. Find 1965 oldsmobile cutlass convertibles for sale on oodle classifieds. Cool cars 2019 this 1965 oldsmobile cutlass 442 convertible is described as. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Used 1965 oldsmobile 442 for sale in california carsforsale. New listing 19651966 oldsmobile cutlass f85 gas tank float gauge nos.

The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1965 oldsmobile f85 and assess the current state of the classic car market. Ive had it for over 11 years, including the first 5 years undergoing a full frameoff restoration, and most recently a 3 year enginetrans project. 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. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Research used 1965 oldsmobile values for all models. The oldsmobile 442 was oldsmobiles entry in the supercar wars of the.

The 1965 oldsmobile cutlass 44 2s horsepower increased by 35, to 345, and torque expanded by 85 lbft, to 440. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1965 oldsmobile cutlass and assess the current state of the classic car market. Opgi carries thousands of classic gm restoration parts and accessories offered in 14 free catalogs. History of the 19641967 oldsmobile cutlass a longer 115inch wheelbase and attractive new styling helped the completely redesigned 1964 f85cutlass become oldsmobiles bestselling line. Olds didnt release the first 442 until late summer 1964. Prompted by the booming success of the 1964 pontiac gto, fellow gm brand oldsmobile quickly created its own midsize performance car. Cutlass models included a convertible, twodoor coupe and twodoor hardtop. Oldsmobiles was based on the popular cutlass model, dubbed the 442 for its combination of 4barrel carburetor, 4speed manual transmission. Unfollow 1965 oldsmobile cutlass parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a very beautiful convertible with the red exterior, white interior and the white top which is in like new. It is estimated that nearly 500 cars rolled out from the. According to my specs book cutlass supremes could either be ordered with the. 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.