Vehicle Description
Oldsmobile wasn't completely out of the performance game in the
late 1980s and cashed in on their vintage performance street cred
with cars like this 1987 442. Rarer than its Grand National cousins
over at Buick, it's a fun example of blending luxury and muscle. So
when you can find one so well-maintained and accurate, it's time to
strike while the pricing is so affordable.
It's a true dream to find a muscle car that's still in factory
paint nearly 30 years later. It shows plenty of signs that this car
has been enjoyed in it's lifetime, but just the condition of this
original two-tone and the quality of the sheetmetal tell you it has
been treated special since day one. So a good waxing still gives
you the kind of luster that will attract people from all the way
across the show field. And when others ask about this Olds, you can
proudly tell the story about how it's the same paint from the day
it left the Michigan factory. The aero headlights give it a sleeker
appearance than its predecessors, and with subtle '442' decals, it
has a menacing look without doing a lot of shouting. They
de-chromed the 442 a bit compared to its Cutlass siblings, which
makes every piece more appreciated, particularly the wrap-around
bumper and stainless windshield surround. The flashy Oldsmobile
Rallye wheels that match the paint scheme and have a 442 center cap
complete this sinister package.
You can tell the all-original interior has been cared for simply
because cars half its age and mileage don't look this good. This
442 came loaded with features like power windows, tilt wheel,
center console, cruise control, and the original AM/FM/cassette
stereo. The factory air conditioning blows ice cold and runs R134a
for easy servicing. When you sit down in the cloth bucket seat, its
comfort and support make you instantly aware of this Oldsmobile's
luxury and performance dual purpose. The original two-spoke
steering wheel gives you a terrific view of the full gauge panel
that includes a large speedo and tach - a very cool touch.
Oldsmobile performance amounted to their rugged and torquey 307
cubic-inch V8, which it turns out is virtually indestructible.
Fortified with a four-barrel carburetor and rumbling dual exhaust
pipes, it provides the kind of old-school muscle that few others
offered in the '80s. Just like the rest of the car's originality,
this is the numbers-matching motor, and it even comes with a hit of
flash on the factory chrome air cleaner lid. 200-4R four-speed
automatic overdrive transmission is a great traveling partner on
long highway trips. In fact, this one has other great features for
both cruising and performance driving such as power steering, front
disc brakes, and a full set of BF Goodrich Comp T/A tires.
Complete with owner's manual and even the original demo cassette
tape, this truly is a cared for 442. A coupe with this kind of
originality, rarity, and affordability heats up our showroom
quickly. So you better call today to snag this muscle Olds!