Big, Bad, Brown: 1972 Oldsmobile 442
TIn 1968 the Oldsmobile 442 became its own model, having previously been an option available on the Cutlass F85 line. The 4-4-2 moniker still stood for four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and two exhaust pipes, and brown paint for today’s 442. In time it has become a muscle car icon, ranking up there with Pontiac’s GTO or the Chevrolet Chevelle, and I can’t see why you wouldn’t want to drive this one unless you are afraid of discovering that you love big gas guzzling rusty brown cars. Find this 1972 Oldsmobile 442 bidding for $8500 in Willoughby, OH via ebay with 1 day to go.
From the seller:
About this vehicle
This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 is an original. The owner has had it for 1 year. The vehicle is drivable and is not regularly driven.
Vehicle Details
This car may be one of one. It was ordered with a 442 package with bucket seats, dual gate shifter, heavy duty suspension, interior light group but has the 350 rocket two barrell, single exhaust, power drum brakes, power stirring, and AC. Car has been in storage since late 70s.
runs and drives
AC compressor kicks on
some rust issues with lower front fenders
doors are solid
rockers solid
quarter panels need repair
bottom edge of trunk lid needs repair
hood in good condition
rear bumper may need replaced
front bumber in good condition
solid trunk floor
floor pan may need some patchwork
solid frame
glass in good condition
all interior there but may need work
most of the paint appears original except from the pin stripe down
over the years there has been some body work
missing two original hub caps
Tried to find production numbers but nothing specific found. Let me know if you have any info on these cars.
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So… it’s an “original” 442 with a 2-barrel, automatic (probably what, a 2- or 3-speed?), and single exhaust.
I failed math, but I do know how to count to at least 4. Apparently this is a rare one-of-one 221 or 231.
Better do some research on the build sheet here before pulling out your wallet. It’s either a Cutlass with a new 442 badge or an actual 442 robbed of its 4, 4, and 2.