- 1968 MY Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Restoration
- Current owner reports vehicle has recently been fully restored
- TH400 automatic transmission
- Aftermarket audio player with Bluetooth capability
- American Racing wheels
- New Black leather interior with Yellow piping
- Current owner reports new Quick Fuel Slayer carburetor
- Current owner reports new control arms
- Original Oldsmobile wheels
- Original air filter cover
- Current owner reports new convertible soft top
- 3.08 rear end
The art of cruising is one that's done best behind the wheel of a convertible, and you can always take it up a notch and opt for a classic convertible to really savor a good drive. Finding the right classic convertible can be a task, you would want the looks on point, performance that's decent and a cabin that provides comfort and aesthetic. Present today is the perfect union of what makes a great classic convertible and takes shape with this lovely 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. With a reported 33,144 miles on the clock, this isn't just a convertible built for chilled out drives, this mighty behemoth of a machine is also proper '60s muscle as well.
Exterior and Interior
This 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible with its yellow exterior is guaranteed to make you fall in love at first glance. The unique exterior color perfectly complements the era it comes from and the exterior features a new convertible soft top that is finished off in Black. While it can be a challenge, a walk around this large cruiser reveals all its exterior components in place, you would find this machine's chrome and a set of American racing wheels in place for this beauty's shoes. Looking to go all original? The current owner reports that the original Oldsmobile wheels are present as well. The black interior of this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is a trip back to an iconic '60s cabin. Step inside and you are treated to a new black leather interior that has yellow piping and trim finished in yellow to match the exterior. Look around and you are treated to this classic’s interior components in place with the exception of an aftermarket audio player in place to crank out some smooth 60s tunes.
Engine
Now onto the muscular component of this 1968 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible. Pop open the hood of this classic beauty and you are treated to a true gem in the muscle car world, the mighty 442 V8 motor. The current owner reports that the big V8 motor has seen some upgrades which include a fuel slayer carburetor, look closely and you will even find what is reported original features which include an original air filter cover. This muscular classic convertible features new control arms and a 3.08 rear end for a more refined drive feel. Speaking of drive feel, this '60s classic channels all its thunderous performance to its rear wheels through a TH400 automatic transmission that is reported to be fully restored for smooth gear shifts.
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible captures the muscle-car formula in one of its most desirable forms, pairing big-block Oldsmobile power with open-air cruising and a proper 4-speed manual transmission. Showing 36,423 miles, this example is finished in White over a Black interior with a Black convertible soft top and carries the signature 442 performance identity that made these cars such serious contenders during the muscle-car era. The combination of its 400ci Rocket V8, manual gearbox, Super Stock I wheels, bucket-seat interior, and 442 badging gives this convertible the right mix of performance hardware and period style.
This 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible combines classic muscle-car presence with a particularly desirable factory-style specification and a strong emphasis on drivability. Showing approximately 61,498 miles, this example is powered by a 400ci V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor and 4-speed manual transmission, sending power to the rear wheels. Finished in Nassau Blue over a Black interior with a white convertible top, it is further equipped with factory air conditioning, power steering, power front disc brakes, a power driver seat, tilt steering wheel, Tic-Toc-Tach, and a factory 8-track player. With its manual gearbox, big-cube V8, open-air body style, and unusually rich equipment list, this 442 delivers the kind of combination collectors and enthusiasts tend to gravitate toward.
The Oldsmobile 442 was a muscle car made between 1964 and 1980. The name was revived for some later years as well, but the era stated above is arguably the most interesting one. As is the name. Sounds pretty random, doesn’t it? 442 or 4-4-2. Well, you see, it has a meaning, because the original 442 came with a 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission and 2 exhausts (dual exhaust configuration). Now do you get it? We had to do some research too, to get it. Either way, we have a 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Supreme for sale right now from Statham, Georgia. The car is a numbers-matching example with a 4-speed Muncie, a 400ci V8 and original 442 badging too. Grab it quick!
This 1955 Oldsmobile 88 Restomod is the kind of build that takes everything people love about a big mid-century American cruiser and gives it the hardware to be enjoyed with a lot less compromise. Showing approximately 12,640 miles, it pairs unmistakable 1950s Oldsmobile styling with a custom blue and white two-tone paint job, a reupholstered white and blue interior, and a strong list of drivability upgrades. The 350ci V8 crate engine, 700R4 4-speed automatic, power steering, power front disc brakes, and Vintage Air make this far more than a stock-style restoration. It is a proper restomod with classic looks and a much more usable road-going setup.
The 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible captures the muscle-car formula in one of its most desirable forms, pairing big-block Oldsmobile power with open-air cruising and a proper 4-speed manual transmission. Showing 36,423 miles, this example is finished in White over a Black interior with a Black convertible soft top and carries the signature 442 performance identity that made these cars such serious contenders during the muscle-car era. The combination of its 400ci Rocket V8, manual gearbox, Super Stock I wheels, bucket-seat interior, and 442 badging gives this convertible the right mix of performance hardware and period style.
This 1937 Oldsmobile Series F Hot Rod blends prewar styling with the unmistakable attitude of a blown big-block street machine. Showing just 797 miles, it is powered by a 454ci supercharged V8 topped with a 6-71 Roots-type supercharger and backed by a 700R4 4-speed automatic. A 1968 Pontiac Firebird front end, power steering, aluminum cylinder heads, stainless steel headers, and an aluminum radiator give the car serious mechanical substance, while the custom burgundy paint job and reupholstered gray interior bring a more finished, show-oriented side to the build.
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