Vehicle Description
This 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 convertible is one of those cars
that's hard to classify but easy to like. Very rare, big block Olds
V8 power, lots of space, and a great look all add up to a car that
gets a lot of attention without breaking the bank. If you're
reading this and the car appeals to you, call now, because we can
almost guarantee that someone else is thinking the same thing you
and it won't be here if you wait.
Not some restomod mash-up, merely a clean, straight classic ragtop
that's had lots of work put into it throughout the years. The
intermediately sized 442 Cutlass has great proportions and is just
the right size for fun today. Grab some buddies and hit the road,
there's room for everyone, but it's especially sporty at the same
time. The slick Saffron Yellow paint is a sophisticated and subdued
finish, and it looks fantastic on the chiseled Olds body. Note the
kick-up behind the door that makes the rear quarters look like
they're coiled and ready to spring, the subtle flares around the
wheel well openings, and the simple hood that eschews scoops and
stripes for simplicity. It's just as straight as it looks in
photos, and clearly it's lived a good life, which is another reason
you shouldn't wait to call; clean cars like this just don't grow on
trees, you know. Chrome is also fairly good throughout the car,
with a lot of it likely original to the car, and overall the
droptop has an outstanding look that's neither over-the-top show
car nor a beat-up wallflower. Add in the black vinyl convertible
top and aggressive muscle-car stance, and you've got one beautiful
droptop 442 Cutty.
No disappointments inside, either. There are twin buckets with
beautiful black upholstery, a few tasty upgrades, and a performance
vibe that's also very grown-up. The seats offer reproduction seat
covers that give it a very sporting look that neatly blurs the line
between custom and OEM, along with fresh black carpets. Polished
metal accents give it an upscale feel, and the original gauges in
the stock housings give it a racy look. The factory A/C blows nice
and cold and an older AM/FM/Cassette stereo head unit is in place
in the dash, but could use an upgrade while the black power
convertible top remains in very good condition with a clear rear
window.
The only motor you could get in your 442 was a 400 cubic inch V8,
running right up against GM's 400-cubic-inch limit for intermediate
cars, and the E-code 442-specific motor (casting: 390925) in this
convertible is a rare sight to see. The big Olds V8's calling card
is torque, and it gets this handsome coupe moving without ever
working hard, barking out a wonderful baritone from the twin
trumpets out back. Patina red paint makes the 442's engine look
special and options like power steering and factory A/C make it
easy to drive even with all that cast iron over the front end. A
3-speed manual transmission was standard and seems like the right
choice in a luxury-themed muscle car like this, and it feeds a
tough 10-bolt rear end out back. The 14-inch 442 wheels are the
perfect choice on a car like this and have been fitted with a set
of 205/75/14 redline radials.
We really like this 442 Cutty a lot. It's attention-getting without
being too flashy and it backs it up with solid performance. Call
today!