Vehicle Description
Olds wasn't completely out of the performance game in the late
1980s and cashed in on their vintage performance street cred with
cars like this 1985 Oldsmobile 442 T-top coupe. Rarer than its
turbo cousins over at Buick, it's a fun example of blending luxury
and V8 muscle. So when you can find one well-maintained and
accurate, it's time to strike while the pricing is so
affordable.
The quality of the sheetmetal tell you it has been treated special
since day one. Plus, the two-tone gray is a great way to showcase
the premium side of Olds. It's the multi-tone yellow dividing line
running around the entire car and subtle 442 decals give it a
menacing look without doing a lot of shouting. The same goes for
the body-colored bumpers and nicely integrated rear spoiler that
look great even 30+ years later. They de-chromed the 442 a bit
compared to its Cutlass siblings, so the full impression is a bit
sleeker and modern than any regular Cutlass out there. And this
point is driven home further by modern 18-inch Boss wheels what fit
nicely with the overall color scheme.
You can tell from the first impression that the interior has been
cared for correctly. When you sit down in the cloth bucket seat,
its comfort and support make you instantly aware of this
Oldsmobile's luxury and performance dual purpose. This 442 came
loaded with features like power windows, tilt wheel, power locks,
center console, and cruise control. The stereo has been upgraded to
a Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD stereo with an amplified speaker system, so
you'll love taking out the T-tops and blasting the tunes. And when
you do, the factory air conditioning is there to keep you cool.
Oldsmobile performance amounted to their rugged and torquey 307
cubic-inch V8, which it turns out is virtually indestructible.
Fortified with a four-barrel carburetor and rumbling dual exhaust
pipes, it provides the kind of old-school muscle that few others
offered in the '80s. The engine bay looks quite correct with its
dual intake air intake, shiny air topper, and all those factory
decals. Plus, there has been good maintenance with items like fresh
belts. The 200-4R four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive
is a great traveling partner on long highway trips. In fact, this
one has other great features for both cruising and performance
driving such as power steering and front disc brakes.
Complete with owner's manual, this is a well cared for 442. A coupe
with that mixes this kind of rarity and affordability always
creates desirability. So you better call today to snag this muscle
Olds!
