Skylark gs, the oldsmobile 442, and the pontiac gto and firebirdtrans am. This 1972 oldsmobile 442 is a realdeal w30 car that celebrates the final year of this muscle car look and droptop style. Although less popular than its later ford and dodge counterparts, it was the worlds very first muscle car originally manufactured in 1949. A variety of interior parts like seat covers, door panels, carpet, door sill plates, headliner, convertible top, package tray, window cranks.
Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale including the starfire, 442, cutlass, supreme, hurst, omega, and others. How sad is it that very few books on oldsmobile have ever been published. The name was revived in the 1980s on the rearwheel drive cutlass. Top 10 best muscle car books john wick car dukes of hazzard car. My friends and i would sit around and lament the fact that except for a few of us, everyone seemed to be a dunce when it came to extracting some performance from an olds v8. Click download or read online button to get oldsmobile 4 4 2 and w machine restoration guide book now. Oldsmobile models classic car database, specifications. Oldsmobile rocket production took 19491990 period and has faced a lot of replacements among themselves. Since the 1970 oldsmobile 442 is such a big motor muscle machine, you already know an allblack package is the best way to go.
Oldsmobile muscle portfolio 19641971 muscle portfolio. Mondello oldsmobile high performance and restoration parts for 1964 to 1989 oldsmobile models. In 1964, oldsmobile needed an answer to the pontiac gto, and it came in the form of the cutlass 442. A burly v8 under the hood was essential, while headturning styling on a coupe body was also moreorless. Oldsmobileautomobileshistory, general motorscadillac. The classic muscle car era tigerprints clemson university.
The f85 was the smallest car oldsmobile had offered since 1932, nearly two feet 60 cm shorter and more than half a ton lighter than the divisions contemporary fullsize models. Inline tubes plastic car cover are designed as an economical way to protect your car. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and muscle cars. Gateway classic cars of denver is proud to welcome this iconic 1969 oldsmobile 442. Discover the complete list of classic american muscle cars from 1964. The body was the same platform as the oldsmobile 76, which was designed for a six cylinder engine. See more ideas about oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile cutlass and classic cars.
Download oldsmobile 4 4 2 and w machine restoration guide or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. This 1969 oldsmobile f85 w31 tribute has a numbersmatching v8, sleek profile, and cool and correct triple. These will also serve as temporary protection at outdoor car shows or cruises. Directory of services listing of dealers, companies and individuals offering cars, parts and services for antique, classic, vintage and muscle cars engine vin codes decodes engine codes used in vehicle identification numbers vins for cars starting around 1953 museums listing of automobile museums, as well as museums with. Oldsmobile meets elephant engine ernie and introduces as large a v8 as ever bolted into a specialperformance production automobile. Oldsmobile w31 display 2018 muscle car and corvette nationals muscle car of the week 282 v8tv oldsmobile performance was not limited to the large displacement 442 of the late 1960s. We all know that 1970 was considered to be the pinnacle year for performance cars and oldsmobile approached the model year with guns loaded. It is a good book for the olds fan,gm fan, and muscle car fanatics. Find oldsmobile 442 classic cars for sale on oodle classifieds.
This classic car is defined as the grandfather of all muscle cars. The oldsmobile 442 by bradley iger december 10, 2015 when pontiac found an unexpected level of success upon releasing the gto to the motoring public in the middle of 1964, it spawned a power struggle for street supremacy not only among the big three, but internally within general motors as well. Oldsmobile 455 425 400 350 330 performance v8 engine rebuild book manual fits. Oldsmobiles midsize model formed the basis of the divisions muscle effort. Oldsmobile built some of the most potent muscle cars of the era, and today they are among the most desirable. According to the book pontiac pizazz, by jim wangers and art fitzpatrick, the lead. A little known factory inside publication called the complete automotive performance car scene was presented to oldsmobile zone personnel in april, 1969. Find new and used oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale by classic car dealers and private sellers near you. There are 1001 wellresearched muscle car facts in this book that even the most esteemed. The oem stripe package was reproduced in paint, we. Muscle car is an american term for highperformance coupes, usually but not limited to.
Immerse yourself in all aspects of muscle car model kits with this detailed volume by author tim boyd, a worldleading authority on the subject. 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. Oldsmobile cutlass 442 hurstolds restoration parts. Well in at least two manual transmission gears on black asphalt. Its one of americas greatest brands and has lasted 107 years, so you would think publishers would have the foresight to create more than just the usual run of oldsmobilerelated muscle car books, and want to capitalize on this brands remarkable history as this countrys oldest car company. Oldsmobile 442 classic cars for sale used cars on oodle. Boyd walks you through the entire era of muscle car model kits, covering the options, collectability, variety, availability, and value of these wonderful kits today. Ebook shelby 2020 12 x 12 inch monthly square wall calendar with foil stamped cover. Retro advertising, vintage advertisements, vintage ads, vintage books, pontiac cars, pontiac firebird trans am, us cars, sport cars, american muscle cars. After numerous dodge wins in 1969 and some by plymouth in 1970, nascars new rule book banned these cars.
Author steve magnante is well known for his encyclopedialike knowledge of automotive facts. So, when books and magazines proclaim that the muscle car was a unique creature. Find oldsmobile cutlass, oldsmobile 442, w30, hurst olds, rallye 350, cutlass sx, w31 and more. Opinions on the origin of the muscle car vary, but the 1949 oldsmobile rocket 88, is cited as. All lines are formed utilizing the correct automotive grade, oe or stainless steel tubing in the correct diameter and includes the correct style flares, fittings and protective wrap, installed on the lines. Runningboard mats for 1931 and 1932 oldsmobile models. Oldsmobile 442 began as a 1964 muscle car option package 4barrel carburetor, 4speed manual transmission, and 2 exhausts on the f85cutlass. Other standard features included a threespeed manual with a hurst shifter. Some of these are the original publications, some are reprints of the originals. The first 1949 rocket named 88 had overheadvalve v8 ohv. A case can be made that the very first muscle car was the 1949 oldsmobile rocket 88, created when olds shoehorned its 5bhp bigcar v8 into a midsize model. Oldsmobile s midsize model formed the basis of the divisions muscle effort. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years.
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A case can be made that the very first muscle car was the 1949 oldsmobile rocket 88, created when olds shoehorned its 5bhp big car v8 into a midsize model. Oldsmobile parts books, part numbers, part interchange. The 194950 olds 88 shared its body with olds 76, pontiac and chevrolet. Find a list of oldsmobile manuals and books for sale. Yes, it does carry its original legendary 455 cubic inch v8 and yes.
Kids built plastic kits of planes, tanks, race cars, space ships, creatures from scary movies, you name it. We have all the books for all your oldsmobile cars. This 1970 oldsmobile 442 convertible for sale has a 455 c. In some model years oldsmobile published its parts book for that model year only. Oldsmobile muscle portfolio 19641971 muscle portfolio s.
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In other years oldsmobile combined several model years together into one multivolume parts book. When pontiac rejuvenated the concept with its 1964 tempest gto, olds was compelled to respond. Numbers matching v8 w 4bbl carb, th400 automatic transmission, 12 bolt rear w 3. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. American muscle cars is a fantastic book, sized perfectly for any coffee table. If muscle cars are defined as standalone american performance. Oldsmobile 4 4 2 and w machine restoration guide download. Fast and sophisticated, this 1971 oldsmobile 442 isnt like most muscle cars. Steve magnantes 1001 muscle car facts author steve magnante is well known for his encyclopedialike knowledge of automotive facts. These covers work great under your permanent car cover as an additional layer of protection against dirt and dust. Oldsmobile toronado w34 by bradley iger january 05, 2018 the basic play book for muscle cars and domestic high performance in general was fairly well established by the latter part of the 1960s. The basic play book for muscle cars and domestic high performance in general was fairly well established by the latter part of the 1960s.
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The rocket 88s were one of oldsmobiles more popular models and remained in production until 1999 with a vast number read more. In fact, oldsmobile built many cutlass body cars featuring the w31 option, a highperformance, high compression 350 cubic inch engine that made for very potent. Just as with the gto, oldsmobiles first muscle car was available as part of a. Yearone classic muscle car parts chrysler, chevrolet, pontiac. Yearone classic car parts for american muscle cars barracuda cuda challenger charger chevelle road runner camaro super bee dart duster valiant. He wanted one that was in fair condition and found this one in baltimore maryland. Mar 14, 2014 recently completed, it has already made waves at the detroit autorama, oldsmobile nationals, and muscle car and corvette nationals in chicago. Never rust exhaust 19681972 cutlass 442 nonmagnetic stainless exhaust system. 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. We have oldsmobile factory shop manuals, service manuals, repair manuals, history books, owners manuals, maintenance manuels, parts manuals, repair books, parts catalogs, restoration manuel, historical books, overhaul manuals, restoration guides, sales brochures, and any other type of. Oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics.
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