The 1966 Oldsmobile 442 represents a definitive pinnacle in the
"pure design" era of American muscle cars, arriving just before
sweeping federal regulations permanently altered automotive
styling. Originally debuting in 1964 as an optional performance
handling package for the F-85 and Cutlass, the 1966 model year
fully solidified the 442's reputation for matching
high-displacement muscle with signature Oldsmobile refinement.While
the original 1964 moniker stood for a 4-speed manual, 4-barrel
carburetor, and 2 (dual) exhausts, the introduction of a new engine
in 1965 redefined the math. For the 1966 model year, the numbers
officially stood for:- 400 cubic-inch V8 engine- 4-barrel
carburetor (on the standard L78 package)- 2 (Dual) exhaust
pipesPart of the Duncan Imports collection since 2023 this Olds 442
has just 77,600 actual miles.
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