Often considered one of the high points in the muscle car era, and even more so for Oldsmobile, the 442 stands proudly as a flagship car for the Golden Age of high-horsepower vehicles. This particular 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 has an older repaint in a captivating shade of burgundy, complemented by its matching black hardtop and matching black hood stripes. Thanks to its streamlined Holiday Hardtop design, this awesome Olds look aggressive from any angle.
Inside, we find a mostly original stock and correct saddle vinyl interior. A center console separates twin bucket seats, while a trick power-assisted Grant GT wheel sits just ahead of a trio of Rally Pack gauges. At the same time, another triplet of Sunpro auxiliary gauges is mounted under the dashboard, while a Retro Sound AM/FM/AUX head unit with a digital display takes the place of the original unit.
Under the hood, we find a custom-built 455 cubic-inch overhead valve V-8 engine. Bored 0.30 over, balanced, and equipped with a mild performance cam, this big block is fed through an ample 750 cfm Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor and air gap intake manifold. Spent gases are expelled through long tube headers before the three-inch exhaust gives way to a set of FlowMaster mufflers, giving this old-school muscle car a growl commensurate with its power. Power is routed through a built TH400 three-speed automatic transmission with a 2500 stall converter before heading out to the 12-bolt rear, which transfers those ponies to the pavement via a set of polished 15-inch American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels shod in 225/60R-15 BFGoodrich rubber.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Holiday Hardtop Built 455 CID V8, Bored 0.30 Over 750 cfm Edelbrock Carb Air Gap Intake Performance Cam 1000 Miles On Rebuilt Engine Long Tubes Headers w/ H Pipe Three Inch Exhaust w/ FlowMasters Power Front Disc Brakes Polished American Racing Wheels
The 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 is equipped with a suspension system featuring an independent front end and a live axle rear, complemented by coil springs and heavy-duty shocks at all four corners. Power brakes highlighted by a set of front discs stand ready to scrub off speed at a moment's notice. With just 1,000 miles on its newly built engine, this boulevard bruiser has plenty of life left for its new owner to enjoy. But don't wait, call today!
