A pictorial of oldsmobile motor cars through the years. American muscle cars photos men are passionate about their stuff, and american classic muscle cars are no exception. Oldsmobile muscle cars 442s, hurst cutlass, and more. The oldsmobile tornado, on the other hand was an idea attempt to install the first front wheel drive in a full size american can since the mid 1930s. After washing, jack the car and remove the driver side wheel. Scroll down the list below to find classic oldsmobiles, beginning with the horseless carriage curved dash oldsmobile and continuing through classic oldsmobile 88 and oldsmobile 98 motorcars, futuramic, super 88, rocket 88, starfire, holiday, j2, fiesta wagon, dynamic 88, delta 88, f85, cutlass, 442, w30, toronado, vista cruiser wagon and more. Introduced in 1961 the cutlass was the top of the range f85 model, before becoming a model in its own right from 1964. As an alternative to more predictable muscle car options, the oldsmobile hurstolds. Find oldsmobile cutlass, oldsmobile 442, w30, hurst olds, rallye 350, cutlass sx, w31 and more. The 442 name derives from the original set up of the. A lifetime car enthusiast, mueller has writtenphotographed more than 25 automotive history including pickup trucks books and contributed photography to at. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. Not all car enthusiasts agree on the muscle car definition, but we consider it to be a highhorsepower.
Its not stretch to say oldsmobile muscle cars trace their lineage back to the original muscle car, the 1949 olds rocket 88. A fullthrottle history delightfully recounts an automotive legacy. Was the 1949 oldsmobile 88 americas first muscle car. You will gain a better understanding of changes in the marketplace and how these changes apply to classic car values. This book is a portfolio of contemporary reports featuring road and comparison tests, driving impressions and history on the classic oldsmobile cutlass and oldsmobile 442 cars. Please refer to the differential identification section for the location of external identification. The oldsmobile 442 from the late 1960s is a popular and can be a valuable.
By 1964 the buying public wanted bigger cars so the f85 and cutlass models were increased in size. The birth of the muscle car, midsized cars with big engines making big horsepower, marked not only a revolution in performancebut also a revolution in marketing. Covers old school muscle cars from 19651974 from all manufacturers including american motors, chrysler, ford, and general motors. All were unibody designs, rather than the more traditional body on frame. This was the brand that produced the first proto muscle car in 1949. Year one auto parts specializes in classic muscle car parts, apparel and accessories featured at. And all the photos are in black and white, except the cover which has a red convertible and a hurst car.
Still, the 1949 oldsmobile rocket 88 was arguably americas first muscle car. Click on any image to visit a page with large images. Later transforming into a standalone model thanks to its major success, the gto went on to became defined as the original muscle car. Written by mike mueller, the muscle car source book is 240page that includes all the facts, figures, statistics, and production numbers from the muscle car era. Yearone classic muscle car parts chrysler, chevrolet. Another recommended book isthe complete book of classic gm muscle by author mike mueller. To see ads from the may, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. Classic oldsmobile for sale, oldsmobile muscle cars, oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile convertibles, oldsmobile street rods for sale click here to read about the. This is an official barnes and noble affiliate online bookstore.
Muscle carsunited stateshistory, automobiles general, books. Find oldsmobile cutlass, oldsmobile 442, w30, hurst olds, rallye 350, cutlass sx, w. Indy pace cars official oldsmobile motor sports homepage indianapolis 500 home page indy racing. Though it never sold as much as the other more popular muscle cars, it was and is always considered one of the best in the class. A fullthrottle history by darwin holmstrom at indigo. 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. The ford mustang boss 429 is considered by many to be the ultimate muscle car of the classic era, not just because of its engine output, but also its brakes and handling, was sold to the public as producing 375 hp at 5200 rpm while in fact the 429 produced closer to 420 hp at 5600 rpm. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Oldsmobile cutlass and 442 muscle portfolio 19641974. Using detailed data and hagerty expertise, our valuation tools are designed to empower the classic car enthusiast. The information on this car was provided to me by the previous owner who owned it for several years, and, also by having it checked out by a local auto restoration shop after i purchased it last year.
Rare muscle cars and custom machines heading to auction in arizona. It is a good book for the olds fan,gm fan, and muscle car fanatics. Gm cars of the 80s by karl ludvigsen very special thanks to alexander melanson for taking the time to retype this article from march 1978 popular mechanics. It stood for 4barrel carburetor, 4speed transmission, and dual exhaust. This classic domain was first registered by oldsmobile in 1998. For more profiles, photos, and specifications of oldsmobile muscle cars, see. Muscle cars are a favorite to many, but many are engulfed with rust, especially in the convertible variety. Currently numbering over 85,000 images, this collection has been built through the generous contributions of old car. Prompted by the booming success of the 1964 pontiac gto, fellow gm brand oldsmobile quickly created its own midsize performance car. Reregistered nearly 20 years later with the idea of again being a source of information on olds auto racing and its history. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale search the list below for oldsmobile performance muscle cars in the list below. With boxy styling the upscale compact f85cutlass was built on a ybody platform, and powered by the all new buick 215ci 155bhp v8 engine. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Oldsmobile starfire muscle cars for sale racingjunk.
For more information regarding the oldsmobile muscle cars, you may want to read oldsmobile muscle cars by author william g. Oldsmobile muscle cars interchangeable parts buyers guide. While theres still a lot of history to fill in, what is known is that this sole 69 ho 455 is the only example of a marriage between one of the most lauded speed shops and factorybuilt performance muscle cars existing today. The monte carlo of today is not the monte carlo of yesterday. Valuation tools the premier classic car value guide. Although countries such as brazil, united kingdom and australia have produced their fair share of classic muscle cars. When it was phased out in 2004, oldsmobile was the oldest surviving american automobile nameplate. Olds cutlass 442 muscle portfolio book supercars unlimited. For the first time ever, car manufacturers tailored their product to a youth audience. The 1966 oldsmobile cutlass 442 defined the wellbred muscle car with a unified approach to performance. With a selection thats always changing you can find the latest oldsmobile cutlass listings on oldcaronline. The hardest part of the rebuild was to get the gearbox out of the car.
This 1972 oldsmobile 442 is a realdeal w30 car that celebrates the final year of this muscle car look and droptop style. Oldsmobile cutlass classic cars for sale used cars on oodle. Displaying 46 60 of 101 total results for classic oldsmobile muscle cars for sale. Webe autos specializes in marketing and advertising muscle, classic, vintage and specialty cars. Its top speed was only 97 mph, and it took seconds to go from 0 to 60. Locate the oldsmobile starfire muscle car youve been searching for from racingjunk classifieds. Text is supported with more than 350 historic photos and illustrations. Find oldsmobile cutlass classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds. This was the first volumeproduction american automobile built according to the formula that came to define a muscle car. Find out why, and see photos and specifications of this classic muscle car. Combining power and comfort, these brawny beasts also have the comfort youd want for a long cruise down woodward avenue.
This ho was built by oldsmobile at the lansing plant and didnt get sent off for additional work at hurst performance products or cars and concepts. Beginning in the mid1950s,gm had all divisions working on a compact model to meet the rising demand for more practical and inexpensive basic transportation. After the midsize pontiac gto rewrote the muscle rulebook in 1964, oldsmobile and buick followed suit with muscle cars of their own, albeit with a luxury touch. Find 1987 oldsmobile cars for sale on oodle classifieds. Link ad description for sale by owner, with my clear oregon title in hand. America is considered to be the undisputed king of classic muscle cars. Real 1970 oldsmobile 442, 455 ci motor, turbo 400 automatic transmission, 3. Oldsmobile muscle cars are available for sale at racingjunk classifieds. The lansing kid could not knock the heavyweight champ out, but the 442 did make its mark in automotive history, as the classiest of all the muscle cars. Muscle cars is a magazine dedicated to the stock or mostly stock muscle car enthusiast. Shop oldsmobile vehicles for sale in walnut creek, ca at. 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. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. Gold paint covered the hood, most of the top, and the very rear of the trunk.
Detailed text and more than 250 historic photos and illustrations provide the history of those dealerships. Gateway classic cars of louisville is proud to present this awesome prostreet 1970 oldsmobile 442 is for sale in our louisville ky showroom. The muscle car history back in the and the american car manufacturers diversified their automobile lines with high performance vehicles which came to be known as muscle cars. Revisit the glorious 1960s and early 1970s, when cars from reynolds buick, yeakel chryslerplymouth, mel burns ford, and others created the lasting muscle car legacy through innovative advertising and overthetop performance. The buick, pontiac, and oldsmobile divisions had slightly larger senior compacts, while chevrolet had a slightly shorter frame to work with. The aluminum wheels were also painted gold, along with the grille. Olds four four twoone of my dream cars 1970 oldsmobile cutlass 442. Rare muscle cars and custom machines heading to auction in. Classic oldsmobile for sale, oldsmobile muscle cars. For a full description with a video and photo gallery, please viewabout the new cars of dreams museum. Link your active subscription or subscribe for instant access. Oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics. The 1967 oldsmobile cutlass 442 w30 was the king of muscle car cool. The seller of this 69 442 has so delicately asked, how many unmolested, complete and numbers matching 442 convertibles are out there.
The true hp of the 10 most powerful classic era muscle cars. An entire volume dedicated to detailing and preserving the iconic muscle car dealerships of the 1960s and early 1970s, many whose doors are now closed. As you well know, this is the age of the big shrink. Do you have any information pertaining to the commotion by motion hurstoldsmobile 455. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 oldsmobile models in walnut creek. Classic oldsmobile for sale oldsmobile muscle cars, oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile street rods for sale. Use classics on autotraders intuitive search tools to find the best classic car, muscle car, project car, classic truck, or hot rod. This made olds special in the muscle car universe as well as an iconic company in the segment. List of classic american muscle cars zero to 60 times. American muscle cars is a fantastic book, sized perfectly for any coffee table. Oldsmobile muscleperformance classic cars for sale on.
This wasnt just another car company that made and sold muscle cars. The production cars, which came packing a 440 bigblock or the legendary 426 hemi, are soughtafter. The toronado was noted for its transaxle version of gms turbohydramatic transmission, making it the first u. Results include ads from the april, 2020 issue of hemmings motor news. Oldsmobile cutlass and 442 muscle portfolio 19641974 ltd, brooklands books on. Oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics on. Hitting its stride with a new 345bhp v8, the 1965 oldsmobile cutlass 442 delivered a great balance of power and handling. Search our selection of coveted oldsmobile muscle cars today.
Muscle car is an american term for highperformance coupes, usually but not limited to. A fullthrottle history by darwin holmstrom, tom glatch isbn. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1980 model years. Oldsmobile swung a heavyweighted punch right at pontiacs gto. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale hemmings motor news. As the muscle car era drew its end in the seventies, oldsmobile marked their 1millionth unit made in 1977. With a huge selection of vehicles to choose from, you can easily shop for a muscleperformance from oldsmobile. Fortunately, oldsmobile s mix of performance and great handling and ride would be part of what helped it make it through the troubled times and into the next decade. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produc ed by oldsm obile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. It is said that a mans car is an extension of his personalit.
Well, as they said, the fluid is a perfect hair conditioner. The worlds first muscle car before your mustangs, vipers, chargers, and cobras, there was the oldsmobile rocket 88. The oldsmobile toronado is a personal luxury car manufactured and marketed by the oldsmobile division of general motors from 1966 to 1992 over four generations. The last holiday coupe we had sold in less than 3 days and i still get calls about it a year later so dont delay, these cars are hot and this one will move fast.
Welcome to the old car manual projects collection of old car brochures. The design features bumper cars, a beachfront boardwalk with a carvel icecream store, nathans restaurant, hand painted murals of the parachute jump, and the world famous cyclone rollercoaster. Making your car new with generations old experience we are a familyowned and operated, world class vehicle. Although less popular than its later ford and dodge counterparts, it was the worlds very first muscle car originally manufactured in 1949. To remove the gearbox you have to do the following. Oldsmobile s was based on the popular cutlass model, dubbed the 442 for its combination of 4barrel carburetor, 4speed manual transmission and dual exhaust. The 1968 oldsmobile muscle car the 442 w30 convertible. Oldsmobileautomobileshistory, general motorscadillac. One of the reasons why oldsmobile was a favorite was its muscle car lineup.
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