Vehicle Description
With the unprecedented success of the GTO, Oldsmobile was quick to
get in on the early muscle car action with the 442. By the time
this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 was built, the big A-body bruiser had
already established itself as a formidable performer, but made
specifically for grown-ups. And as such, it offers things like a
powerful 455, A/C, a sinister color combination, and a great
ride.
Ebony Black was not this 442's original color (that would be code
75 Aztec Gold), but the upgrade in hue makes it the perfect prowler
on the streets. Oldsmobile wanted their muscle car to stand out, of
course, but they didn't want to make too much noise (that would
come in 1970, of course). So, in addition to the deep, dark paint,
this one sports only a black vinyl roof, pinstripe outline on the
hood scoops, and some bright 442 emblems to make it stand out. Fans
will spot it instantly and there's simply nobody who can argue that
the Olds isn't a great-looking car from any angle. The paint was
probably refinished back when Obama was still president but it's
holding up very well and has a great look that makes it ideal for
local cruises where you can really drive the car. A few minor
imperfections here and there don't detract from the overall
presentation, and it's pretty obvious that this was not a car that
was ever wrecked or rusty. The front end is a familiar Oldsmobile
look, the chrome and trim is shiny, and there's just no mistaking
that brutal dual snorkel 442 hood.
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Okay, the black-and-tan interior is certainly not conventional, but
it is purposeful. The Corbeau racing seats that strap the driver
and front passenger down with 5-point harnesses are certainly an
aftermarket upgrade, but things like the door panels and rear seats
are stock. A completely custom dash composed of black and polished
metal feeds into a matching center console housing a B&M
shifter, and if that wasn't enough flash for you, the woodgrain
Grant steering wheel and racing pedals just might be. Three round
pods house Auto Meter white-face gauges while the Vintage Air
controls are in a panel in the middle of the dash. The Kenwood
AM/FM/CD head unit powers a stereo system aided by a
Rockford-Fosgate amplifier mounted in the truck, which is nicely
finished with a gray carpeted mat. A bit unorthodox, but
comfortable and clean, this interior is built to handle any
request.
You couldn't get a 455 in a 1969 Cutlass originally, but it sure
does look in that detailed engine bay. Built by the pros at Phoenix
about 14k miles ago, this big block has plenty of power to move
that A-body around with ease. Up top there's an open-element air
cleaner and MSD ignition, and even in stock form, an Olds big block
is a formidable machine. With plenty of torque, moving the big
coupe is effortless, and rather than pinning you back with
explosive acceleration, this one moves like an electric locomotive
with a feeling of inevitability about it. It's also bulletproof
reliable, so you shouldn't be afraid to hit the road with this
Cutlass. The underside is incredibly solid and shows no critical
issues and nothing is hidden, so there will be no surprises.
Long-tube headers feed a Flowmaster dual exhaust system and the
built 4-speed automatic transmission just shrugs off the power
running through it. Power steering makes the drive much more
enjoyable, and power 4-wheel discs bring the whole show to an
abrupt stop. Shiny 5-spoke wheels look right on this sinister black
442, and they wear fresh 275/40/17 blackwall radials for a
performance look.
This Cutlass 442 has been beautifully restored and we have the
restoration photos to prove it, and now it's time for you to enjoy
one of the most under-rated muscle cars of the era. Call today!
