1968 Oldsmobile 442

History

The Oldsmobile 442 was a muscle car produced by the Oldsmobile division of General Motors. It was introduced as an option package for F-85 and Cutlass models sold in the United States beginning with the 1964 model year. The 442 title comes from the configuration of the car: a four-barrel carburetor, a four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust pipes.

The 442 became a separate model from 1968 through 1971.  All standard 1968 442 engines are painted a bronze–copper color, as with the 1967s, topped with a fire-red air cleaner. 1968 was the first year for side marker lights and the last year for vent windows on hardtops and convertibles. 442s for '68 had unique rear bumpers, with exhaust cutouts and special exhaust tips.

1968 Oldsmobile 442

VIN 344878M363791

This 442 was originally delivered to Cooper Motor Sales of Coral Gables, Florida. It has been through a professional nut and bolt rotisserie restoration. The motor and transmission are both numbers matching. This is one authentic and pristine 442!

Protect-o Plate, Original Owners Manual, and Service Manual Included in Sale

Mechanics

Original Numbers Matching 400ci Motor

Original TH400 3-Speed Transmission

12 Bolt Rear End (video is incorrect)

Correct Bronze Engine Block Color

4bbl Carb

Brand New Fuel Lines

Correct Air Cleaner

Correct Cast Iron 4V Intake Manifold

Correct Heads

Correct Cast Iron Manifolds

Correct Points Distributor

Suppression Wires

New Hoses

Power Steering

Original Radiator

New V Belts

New Alternator

New Power Steering Pump

Correct Fan

Mandrel Bent True Dual Exhaust System

Factory Correct Mufflers

Power Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum

Correct Delco Brake Booster

Air Conditioning

Parking Brake

Rear Sway Bar

Body

Original Body Panels

Repainted Original “Willow Gold” with Correct Black Stripes

Base Coat/Clear Coat Paint

Straight and Spectacular Body

Beautiful Gaps, Great Fit and Finish

Stunning Chrome

T3 Headlights

Original “442” Emblems

Original Black Plastic Inner Fenders

Satin Black Hood and Firewall

Factory Correct Double A Arms

Fresh Coils and Shocks

Original 14” Oldsmobile Stamped Style SSII Wheels

Oldsmobile Rocket Center Caps

Redline Tires 205/75/14

Interior

“Ivy Gold” Interior

Original Seats

Original Door Panels

442 Exclusive Walnut Trim

Bucket Seats

Console

Original Wood Trimmed 3 Spoke Satin Wheel

Red Oldsmobile Rocket Logo

Original 442 Logo on Glove Box

Fully Restored Trunk

Spatter Paint, Houndstooth Mat, Correct Spare Tire and Trunk Lid Decals

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