Vehicle Description
Fast and sophisticated, this 1971 Oldsmobile 442 isn't like most
muscle cars. Yes, it does carry its original legendary 455 cubic
inch V8 and yes, it's dressed in some aggressively designed
bodywork, but the combination of the dark green paint, white vinyl
top, and comfortable interior remind us that buying an Olds was an
entirely different experience.
Born with handsome code 49 Antique Green, this slick Cutty was
given a correct respray not long ago that still look great,
especially when contrasted against the white vinyl top and white
442 stripe kit. In a sea of red and yellow and black muscle, this
car stands out, looking both contemporary and brutal, it seems to
ignore the usual standards and goes off on its own. Sure, it's got
cool hood louvers and a wing on the deck lid, plus that white
stripe that splits the hood and matches the stripes that adorn the
profile, but showing up in this car gets a lot of attention. It's
also a real-deal 442 (code 44 in the VIN), so those badges were
installed honestly and the aggressive look is factory-issue. Nice
chrome sparkles against the dark green paint, wheel arch trim
highlight the flared fenders, and the beautiful white vinyl top
provides a great contrast to break up the green paint a bit, while
also adding a touch of sophistication to this street brawler. This
Cutty is every bit of a gentleman's muscle car.
The Jade green interior is also full factory spec, including the
handsome and comfortable front bucket seats that are split with a
cool console, a set-up that is basically a must-have if you're
looking for a 442. Oldsmobile's added luxury is evident throughout,
from the woodgrain on the door panels, console, and dash, to the
somewhat more expensive-feeling vinyl used on the seats, to the
comfortable list of options. There's hardly any wear on any of the
soft parts, so the car looks and feels quite fresh, and the
headliner and plush carpet match nicely, giving the 442 a warm,
welcoming feeling from top to bottom. Included among this car's
features is factory air-conditioning that's been upgraded to use
R134a refrigerant, which is always a great sight inside a dark car.
The original AM/FM radio is remarkably still in the dash, and even
though it's due for an upgrade, we'd sincerely hop that the next
owner would discreetly stash it in the glove compartment rather
than cutting into that awesome original dash. And despite the
fastback profile, there's a good-sized trunk with plenty of space
inside even with a full-sized spare stowed there, too.
Powering this cool Cutty is it's original numbers matching 455
cubic inch V8, and while new rules and lower octane fuels knocked a
few horsepower off the top in the early '70s, the mountainous
torque this big block produces delivers the performance you expect
out of a 442. The engine bay is clean and obviously shows signs
that it was carefully and accurately restored and maintained
through the years, with bright corporate blue engine enamel, a
correct 442 decal on the dual-snorkel air cleaner, and all original
equipment everywhere you look inside the engine bay. It barks to
life with that distinctive Oldsmobile sound and eagerly pulls the
slick coupe around without ever seeming to work very hard. A
heavy-duty TH400 3-speed automatic transmission has no problem
keeping up and the original rear end still plants the power, so
this Olds can both shake some egos at red lights or cruise down the
highway at higher speeds. The chassis isn't detailed for show, but
it's very solid and hides nothing, ready for another round of
cruising the streets with the help of power steering and power
front disc brakes. Perennially attractive Oldsmobile Rally wheels
are color-matched to the body and carry 225/70/14 white-letter
radials at all four corners.
The look, the pedigree, and the power all work together to make one
of the most compelling Oldsmobile muscle cars we've featured
recently. The fact that it's also very affordable is merely icing
on the cake. Call today!