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The Olds 442

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PROJECT Overview

Back when GM reluctantly allowed John DeLorean to create what is now the legendary Pontiac GTO, the folks at Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac, and GMC were convince that the GTO would fail, as they suspected that nobody wanted a midsize sedan (Pontiac Tempest) with a big car engine (400ci). They were completely wrong, sending them all back to the drawing boards where Oldsmobile came up with the 442, so named because it had a 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission and dual exhaust (hence 4-4-2). It didn’t sell quite as huge as the GTO but it was a legitimate muscle car from Oldsmobile in the GTO’s vein, and we’ve always loved them. 

 

We found this 1964 442 in the hills of northern Nevada….more to come

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