This Sweet & Spicy Saffron Yellow 442 Could Be Yours!

Oldsmobile 442 1968 Description

This Sweet & Spicy Saffron Yellow 442 Could Be Yours!

Oldsmobile first introduced the 4-4-2 in 1964 as an option for the Cutlass. Pronounced "four-four-two," the name originally referred to a four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. In 1965, Oldsmobile changed the standard transmission for the 4-4-2 to a three speed automatic, although a four speed manual transmission was still an option. Oldsmobile said the second 4 of the sequence now referred to the larger 400ci V8 engine.

In 1968, the 442 became not just a option package, but a model of its own. The base 400 cubic inch (6.6 liter) engine made 325 horsepower with the automatic transmission, and peak torque of 440 ft/lbs came at 3000-3200 rpm. Side marker lights made their first appearance in 1968, as did front outboard shoulder belts. It was the last year for wing windows on hardtops and convertibles. Rear bumpers in '68 442s had unique exhaust cutouts and special exhaust tips.

Saffron has long been the world's most costly spice by weight, as much as $5,000 per pound, making it a highly valuable commodity. Our saffron yellow 442 is similarly valuable, though we're not charging by weight. It's a numbers matching car in excellent condition inside and out - excellent paint, excellent vinyl roof, excellent chrome, excellent interior, and air conditioning. Read below to learn more of the details.

Call Art & Speed at (901) 850-0507 to make this spicy sweet 442 your own. Financing available.

MECHANICAL400ci (6.6 liter) V8Four Barrel CarburetorThree Speed Automatic TransmissionEdelbrock valve CoversProform DistributorCHASSISPower SteeringPower Drums215/70R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/A Raised White Letter TiresOriginal Style 15" WheelsDual ExhaustEXTERIORExcellent Saffron Yellow Finish with Black W36 StripeExcellent Condition Black Vinyl RoofGreat ChromeGreat BumpersGreat EmblemsGreat LensesGlass in Good to Great ConditionINTERIORExcellent Condition InteriorBlack Vinyl Front Bucket SeatsBlack Vinyl Rear Bench SeatFactory Air ConditioningWooden Ball Shift HandleVery Nice Black CarpetVery Nice Black HeadlinerManual Windows, Door Locks and MirrorsOriginal Four Spoke Steering WheelLocking, Illuminated Center ConsoleOriginal RadioJensen 6x9 Rear SpeakersSeat Belts