Oldsmobile 442 Cars

The Original Muscle Car: Oldsmobile 442 for Sale

Oldsmobile 442 was a muscle and performance car produced between 1964 and 1980. The car is among the few muscle cars that were manufactured in a variety of body styles. If you're looking for a used Oldsmobile 442 for sale, eBay can help you get a reasonably priced Olds 442.

There were six different generations of Oldsmobile 442 cars. Here is a brief guide to help you distinguish between different models:

• First generation: Produced between 1964 and 1967, the car was available as a two-door coupe, two-door convertible, two-door sedan, and four-door sedan. Built on A-platform, it was offered in both manual and automatic transmissions.
• Second generation: From 1968 to 1972, these models are clearly identifiable by their slanting body style and division tooth on the front hood in later models. These were only produced as a two-door version.
• Third generation: Offered only in a two-door coupe and two-door convertible trim, these models were marketed between 1973 and 1977. It featured massive 5-foot-long doors and energy-absorbing bumpers.
• Fourth generation: These limited models were produced between 1978 and 1980. You can identify them by the split design of rectangular headlights in front compared to circular single lights in previous models.
• Fifth generation: The generation is known for Hurst Oldsmobile and Oldsmobile 442 car. These were produced between 1985 and 1987.
• Sixth generation: The Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Calais is a compact car produced between 1990 and 1991. It is also the last of 442 models produced by the company

Throughout its production run, the car mainly used V8 and V6 engines. The '60s and early '70s models are equipped with CID four-barrel V8 engines. The second generation of cars in 1972 use L-series CID 4-barrel V8 engines instead of the Oldsmobile series.

Similarly, models after the second generation were powered by a different configuration of V8, CID 6, in-line 6, and Quad-4 engines.

The only special edition produced in the history of Oldsmobile is the Hurst/Olds model. It is estimated that nearly 500 cars rolled out from the factory, and some of them survive in good shape. The mechanical and cosmetic design of these cars was different from the standard 442 car offered by Oldsmobile. Silver color, liberal black striping, and a white pinstripes exterior along with interior H/O badging make them easily recognizable. They feature disc brakes, heavy-duty cooling, and FE2 suspension. Producing 390 hp, these cars could accelerate to 60 mph in only 5.4 seconds.