Vehicle Description
Oldsmobile got it just right for 1965. This included success in
both the marketing department and making the performance package
more powerful than it had been the year before. One reason there
was a jump in popularity was the increase in marketing to begin and
that marketing was far more youthful to market the cars to younger
drivers. Another, and perhaps bigger factor was that the package
was faster for the year. The new 400 CID V8 was reserved solely for
use in the Oldsmobile 442 package. The engine produced 345
horsepower, beating the previous 442 package's horsepower by 35.
The engine also produced an impressive (for the time) 440 lbs./ft.
of torque, which was 85 more than the year before. The engine was
now part of the trio of features that provided the 442 its name:
the 400 CID engine, 4-barrel carb and dual exhaust. Despite the
performance improvements, the 442 package kept the reputation it
had developed the previous year as being relatively mild-mannered
and one of the best handling mid-sized cars in all of General
Motors. Most of this was achieved through a carefully tuned
suspension that included front and rear anti-roll bars that was
much stiffer than the standard suspensions available for the
models. The 442 was available with an automatic for the first time,
offering the two-speed Jetaway automatic. This particular Olds 442
is in very nice shape an is, for the most part, a well preserved,
straight original car that has had some light cosmetic restoration
along the way to keep it looking as nice as possible. The engine,
transmission and the rest of the running gear is in excellent
shape, running and driving perfectly in line with one might expect
with a well preserved classic Muscle Car. The power steering and
brakes make the car easy to maneuver. The body is remarkably
straight with no modification visible with close inspection and no
signs of rust issues in the past or present. The interior is clean
as is the engine compartment and trunk area. The under side is also
very clean as it has enjoyed life in dry storage through out the
years. No disappointments here. To obtain more information on this
particular vehicle, call, email or stop by, and one of our sales
associates will be happy to assist you. Questions or a short video,
no problem! We take trades and can help arrange financing and
shipping. You can buy with confidence, as we are one the industries
leading 5 Star classic car dealers. Our founding principles remain
the same today as they did in the beginning, "Honesty and
Integrity". We believe we can make your classic car purchase an
enjoyable experience. Our sales and office staff with handle all of
the details as you sit back and await the arrival of your legendary
motorcar. Thank you for viewing and if we can be of any assistance
please call 941-928-2339. See our entire inventory at
www.americanclassiccarsales.com. American Classic Car Sales 1683
Cattlemen Road Sarasota, FL 34232 941-928-2339 Showroom hours:
Monday-Friday 8-5:30 Saturday 9-4 Sunday By Appointment Only Alloy
Wheels, Am/Fm Radio, Automatic Transmission, Bucket Seats, Power
Steering, Tinted Glass