Vehicle Description
1969 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday 2 Door Hardtop
The word Cutlass is defined as a short curvy one edged sword that
was used by sailors. With its clean lines and numerous model
offerings including the 2 door hardtop "Holiday," it is clear to
see why the A-body from Oldsmobile was the top selling model in the
brand's history. The 442 name, pronounced Four four two, derives
from the original car's 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual
transmission, and dual exhaust. Some maintain that the '2'
indicated positive traction rear differential. It was originally
written 4-4-2.
For consignment, a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday 2 door hardtop
showing 60,459 miles, but the true miles are unknown. It has a
numbers matching transmission and a date correct 400ci under the
hood and over the years, has been well maintained with components
and parts being replaced when needed.
Exterior
Two stage Matador Red covers the car, which is striking on its own,
but when you add white hood stripes, the curb appeal shoots way up.
With few exceptions, cars today don't advertise their raciness with
bold stripes and exterior trimmings, but in the era of this 442,
the louder the exterior, the greater potential to be bartering for
pink slips down on South Street. Your view of a car like this would
likely be the curving trunk lid, flush mounted bumper, fluted
exhaust tips, simple vertical tail lights and the meaty 245/60R15
tires. The side markers on the front fender are a simple square
lens, but out back the marker takes on the Oldsmobile rocket logo
in a tasty little design cue that's easy to miss among this bold
presentation. 15-inch Oldsmobile Super Stock II wheels occupy each
corner in all their period correct glory and the pillarless cabin
above creates an open air experience just this side of a
convertible. The paint, metalwork, and well minded gaps are very
nice, and we could not find any glaring exterior imperfections
other than some cloudiness of the tail light lenses.
Interior
Pleasant Parchment door panels welcome occupants with a stitch
patterned insert and clean, straight lines over a black carpeted
kick panel contrasting handsomely. The split bench seatis
immaculate and are topped with head restraints, while in back, the
same vertical stitch pattern translates to a bench with small
armrests and the requisite ash trays for backseat smokers or gum
chewers. Four spokes form an X on the steering wheel which shares
the column with the shifter, leading to a basic gauge package
presenting three circles in individual coves of the dashboard. An
underscore of simulated burl wood covers the mid dash holding the
vent panel under an AM/FM radio and a plastic cupholder, vintage in
its own right, rides the transmission hump just under a 3 gauge
cluster mounted under the dash. Black loop style carpet is
accompanied by vintage Oldsmobile rubber mats and the trunk wears a
vinyl mat and houses a full sized spare tire.
Drivetrain
A clean engine is under the hood and it's a date correct 400ci V8
topped by a 4-barrel carburetor mated to the numbers matching
rebuilt TH400 3-speed automatic transmission which sends power to
the 12 bolt rear with 3.42 gears and Positraction. Power disc
brakes are up front with power drums in back. Over the years,
gaskets, hoses, water pump, oil pump, alternator, timing cover,
intake manifold and power steering pump have been replaced.
Undercarriage
A newer gas tank starts our tour of the underside where dual
exhaust runs from headers on the engine to encounter FlowMaster
mufflers, then heading out via chrome tips. Suspension includes
coil springs in front and a 4 link with coil springs in back.
Overall, conditions are clean underneath with minimal surface rust,
clear knuckles, and only residual oil on the pan and flywheel
cover. Underneath, new motor mounts, body bushings, sway bar, and
rear shocks have been replaced.
Drive-Ability
The hills of Morgantown come alive when we crank the 442 to life
and the guttural note is like music to the ears. We put our foot in
it enough to track around the loop where the car performs very
well, sounds great, and tracks straight, all from a clean and
comfortable cabin. We note the radio is not working and the right
rear window is out of track. Beyond these things, all functions
operate as they should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
Contrary to legend, the 4-4-2 was available with either a 4-speed
manual or this 3-speed automatic but it didn't warrant GM creating
the 4-3-2, plus that doesn't sound nearly as cool. This car will
come to you with receipts of work and the original build sheet from
the Fremont, California assembly plant where this beauty was put
together. This is a fantastically clean and well sorted example in
an eye-catching color sure to please onlookers maybe as much as the
new owner.
344879Z109618
3-Oldsmobile
44-442
87-2 Door Holiday Hardtop
9-1969
Z-Fremont, CA Assy Plant
109618-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
ST 69 34487-1969 442 2 Door Holiday Hardtop
BDY BF01139-Fremont Body #
TR 942 Green Vinyl Split Bench
B80-Roof Drip Moldings
PNT 59G-Meadow Green, Green Top
11B-2nd Week November
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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