As a reminder, Oldsmobile – let alone its fabled 442 – are no more, since 2004 and 1991, respectively. Well, that is quite unfortunate since my (virtual) Christmas bucket list also includes both.

A black vinyl boot covers the top when lowered. The matching-number 455 cubic-inch V8 resides in the engine bay of the Oldsmobile 442. It is equipped with the original carburetor and distributor.

Our feature 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 has been the subject of a nut-and-bolt restoration. It is brilliant in its original shade of Sebring Yellow with black stripes over a black vinyl interior.

Now, what we have here is one such car in this 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe. It was reportedly delivered new to Bill Hesser Oldsmobile in Neenah, Wisconsin, finished in white with black ...

The best known Olds muscle car, however, is either a 1968 or 1969 Hurst Olds 442, both the most desirable Olds muscle cars ever built. The ’68 was finished in silver and black while the ’69 ...

Oldsmobile 442 W-30 with ties to Hollywood royalty crossed the auction block once again at Mecum’s Florida Summer Special, ...

Herpak, 70, lost his 442 once. Never again. “They’ll bury me in that thing,” he said. His grandfather bought the 1967 Olds brand new off the showroom floor, a gift for Herpak’s safe return ...

In 1970, just 2,574 Oldsmobile Cutlass “Holiday” coupes were produced in 442 W-30 form (an additional 262 were Sport Coupe 442 W-30s and 264 were 442 W-30 Holiday convertibles), making the ...

While trusted evaluator Hagerty values the Oldsmobile from 1970 and 1971 at only $29,500 and $36,00 respectively, the '70-'71 442 is worth a staggering $79,000-$84,000 on average at auction ...

If you blinked, you might have missed the 1991 Oldsmobile Quad 442 W-41. This weird little Cutlass spin-off is pretty rare today, and the reason why is strange.

The best known Olds muscle car, however, is either a 1968 or 1969 Hurst Olds 442, both the most desirable Olds muscle cars ever built. The ’68 was finished in silver and black while the ’69 ...