For Sale: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 in Mesa, Arizona

This 1968 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop has one of the most dominating widebody stances ever, and under the hood is its numbers-matching 400 V8 to back up its looks. And with a cool color combo, a great driving attitude, and factory correct restoration, it makes for an irresistible total package.

1968 was the debut of the second generation 442. No longer just an offshoot of the Cutlass, the muscle car celebrated its independence with one of the most intimidating designs of the 60s. Sure, it still carried much of the same overall appearance as its Olds A-body siblings, but the flared fenders, rounded rear, and long pillarless Holiday hardtop silhouette all look so much better in muscle car form. Plus, when you have that dark grille with the bold 442 badging in the middle of the wide dual headlight housings, it just makes for a truly sinister machine. As a true Oldsmobile, this never loses its premium touches. For example, there's a trim line that starts at the headlights and highlights the curves of the profile all the way through the door line. Finished correctly in Ocean Turquoise Metallic, this car has the proper 442 side stripes, but they are painted on and cleared over for a smooth permanence. The stripes work well with the correct Provincial White roof that looks like a vinyl top, but it's really painted for a glossy and easily maintained style. It makes for a full package that's thoughtfully detailed, right down to the shine of the form-hugging bumpers.

All the white accents of the exterior get you ready for the full white interior. The clean look of the correct pleated vinyl on the seats and door panels looks great. The interior features factory air conditioning and is all done to factory specifications, right down to the working stock AM radio. An upgraded wood-rimmed sports steering wheel gives you a clear view of the sporty round gauge package.

Under the hood is a numbers-matching V8 in this American muscle icon. Part of the fun of owning a '68 is getting to tell the story about how the 400 cubic-inch motor was the maximum GM would allow in its production intermediates at the time. This one looks terrific with the full cooper-colored engine and distinctive 442 air red cleaner, and an overall clean and correct setup that signals this has been given proper care. The mighty V8 inhales deeply with a four-barrel carburetor, and it exhales with a sweet sound out of the rumbling dual exhaust. As a true Oldsmobile, this is built to balance power and comfort. A stout TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, a limited-slip rear, and sway bars front & rear add to the pleasurable driving experience.

HIGHLIGHTS:
• Matching Number 400 Cubic Inch Engine
• TH400 Automatic Transmission
• 12-Bolt Limited-Slip Rear End
• Dual Exhaust
• Correct 14-Inch Super Stock Wheels
• F70-14 Firestone Super Sport Redline Tires
• Restored to a High Standard and to Original Specifications
• Original Working AM Radio
• Optional Fender Stripes
• Correct Ocean Turquoise Metallic Paint with Provincial White Painted Roof
• Power Brakes
• Power Steering
• Air Conditioning

This classic 1968 Oldsmobile 442 hardtop has been restored to a high standard of quality and authenticity. If you appreciate these rarely found qualities in a classic muscle car, don't let this one slip away. Call today!