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- 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible
- 400ci Rocket V8
- 4-Barrel Carburetor
- 4-Speed Manual
- RWD
- Nocturne Mist Exterior
- White Vinyl Interior
- White Power Convertible Top
- W-29 Trim Package
- White Vinyl Strato Bucket Seats
- Chrome Cragar-Style 5-Spoke Wheels
- Goodyear Polyglas Tires
- White Shift Knob
- Console-Mounted Tachometer
- Auxiliary Under-Dash Gauges
- Wood-Rimmed Steering Wheel
- Tinted Windows & Windshield
- Heater
- Dual Stacked Headlamps
- Chrome Bumpers
Extras Included in the Sale
- Original Owner’s Manuals
Depending on which muscle car fan you ask, the story starts with the Rocket 88 engine dropped into the 1949 Oldsmobile 88. By 1964, Oldsmobile wasn’t exactly known for stuffing big engines into mid-size cars, but the company moved fast and came up with the 442 package. It was only in its second year and already going up against Pontiac’s GTO. This 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible shows approximately 86,208 miles. It wears Nocturne Mist paint over white vinyl Strato bucket seats, with a 4-speed manual, chrome wheels, and a power convertible top. According to the seller, it shows extremely well and was finished with a keen eye for detail and originality. The seller also says it is believed that only 1,695 442s with this combination were built when new, which leaves just a small fraction on the road today. Owner’s manuals come along as extras. If you want a convertible that works as a weekend cruiser and a show-field standout, this 442 deserves a long look.
Exterior and Interior
The exterior of this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible is finished in Nocturne Mist, a deep blue-gray metallic that gives the long, flat body lines a lot of depth in the sun. Chrome is everywhere you look, including the bumpers, the dual stacked headlamps, and the trim that runs the length of the body. The 442 badge sits in the grille, and more 442 badging appears on the fenders to leave no doubt about what this car is. Chrome five-spoke wheels sit under the arches and give the stance a clean, period look. A white power convertible top folds away for open-air driving, and tinted glass is fitted to the windows and windshield. The seller reports that the power top, wipers, lights, and blinkers all work. According to the seller, the car shows extremely well in person, with proper attention to detail and originality. The interior of this 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible is finished in white vinyl, and the Strato bucket seats are the centerpiece. Their pleated design carries over to the rear bench and the door panels, which gives the cabin a clean, coordinated look against the dark carpet. According to the seller, the cowl tag decodes to W-29 trim, which covers all 442 markings and equipment. A wood-rimmed steering wheel sits in front of the driver, and a console-mounted tachometer and auxiliary under-dash gauges add a sporty touch. The floor-mounted 4-speed shifter, topped with a white knob, sits within easy reach. The seller reports that the heater works. The seller also notes that the Fisher body carries sequence number 8998, and original owner’s manuals are included as extras.
Engine
Under the hood sits a 400ci Rocket V8, the kind of engine that made the 442 more than just a trim package. Oldsmobile’s Rocket V8 has a long performance heritage, and in this convertible it sends its power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. That gearbox is a big part of the 442’s appeal, because it puts the driver in charge of every shift and fits the car’s character. Pair it with the sound of a big V8 and a convertible top that drops out of the way, and you get one of the most enjoyable ways to experience 1960s American muscle.
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