Author Topic: Automotive trivia (7) (Read 289 times)

Jimdandy · « **on:** February 14, 2001, 05:21:00 PM »

What does the 442 stand for on the Olds 442.

Regurge · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2001, 05:47:00 PM »

4 bbl carb, 4 speed tranny, and ummmmm 2 wheel drive? It sounds cheezy (its not like 4-wheel drive was an option) but I think I read that somewhere.

Jimdandy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2001, 07:01:00 PM »

Your so close Regurge I'll give it to you. It's actually 4bbl, 4speed, and dual exhaust.

Staga · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2001, 07:21:00 PM »

Friend used to have one, Dark green metallic with white vinyl coated roof.
I was quite amazed when he put a blower on it... Guess 455cid didn't got enough punch

Here in Helsinki were another fine Olds too, type H/O (Hurst/Olds) but some criminal burned it

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Jimdandy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2001, 07:28:00 PM »

LOL cool Staga. I've always been partial to the 442. Really nice cars. Olds was one of the few (if not the only back then) truly concerned about making there sedans turn a corner. Lots of Oldsmobile's have both a front and rear anti-sway bar. Great torque band too. I had a buddy in High School that had a 69' Olds 442 convertible that his dad bought new. It was a very nice running car.

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