Vehicle Description
This 1975 Oldsmobile 442 is a distinct coupe with its black and
gold presentation inside and out. And when you see everything from
the swivel chair interior, to big numbers-matching V8 under the
hood, you know you've found the kind of classic muscle car that
you'll love to both show off and drive.
This was a new era for coupes at General Motors. The Colonnade look
added a more formal style to the silhouette, and that works quite
well at a more formal brand like Oldsmobile. But what makes this
one so attractive is that it takes the proper styling and gives it
a wild side. This was born a factory black car, and the 442 package
also made available the bold gold stripe kit that shows off the
flare in the fenders and the special louver trim hood. This one
even has gold in the waterfall grille for added distinction. The
full paint package has been upgraded later in life, and so while
this is a car made for driving, it still has a nice gloss and a
sharp look that shows off the straight body panels. As a true
classic American, this still uses classic chrome to showcase the
big bumpers. But the brightwork also gives it added sporty style
with large dual exhaust tips and upgraded 15-inch polished
wheels.
It will always be fun to leave the doors open at a cruise-in so you
can show off those cool swiveling front bucket seats. And this was
given a special black and gold upholstery package later in life. So
that means you have a clean look, timeless color combo, and a great
coordinating style inside and out. There is a practical side to
this coupe with plenty of space for family and friends in the wide
rear bench seat, and the trunk is large enough to carry a full-size
spare and plenty of cargo. There are even provisions for factory
air conditioning (it will need servicing to function again.). But
what really makes this great is the way this 442 lives up to its
heritage by engaging the driver with an instrument panel that wraps
around you. Plus, you have a center console with floor shifter,
upgraded sports steering wheel on a tilt column, and there's a set
of SunPro auxiliary readouts mounted under the dash.
The mid-1970s were not known for their big power machines, and so
this one really stands out to rebel against its era with a 455
cubic-inch V8. With this kind of history, it's great to have the
numbers-matching motor still under the hood. Horsepower ratings
were down in this era, but with this much displacement, you have a
torque monster that has plenty of low-end muscle. Plus, this one
inhales deeper with a Holley four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales
with added power and authority from the header-fed dual exhaust.
And these upgrades remind you that there are a lot of ways today
that you can unleash extra power from this big V8. The TH400
three-speed transmission is also the numbers-matching unit. These
were paired with these 455 motors because they were the ones stout
enough to handle the big torque. Of course, an automatic
transmission is great for cruising, especially when you also have
power steering, power brakes, front discs, and a rear sway bar.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual and maintenance
records. This generation 442 is a rarity out there right now, and
so it only gets better when you find one that looks this
distinctive and still has proper big V8 power. So if you like to
stand out in all the best ways, don't miss this deal. Call now!
