Olds 442 Tapestries

The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (also known as the 442) is a muscle car that was originally introduced as an option package for US-sold F-85 and Cutlass models, but became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971, spawned the Hurst/Olds in 1968, then reverted to an option through the mid-1970s. The "4-4-2" name (pronounced "Four-four-two") derives from the original car's four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust system. This muscle car crazy style design celebrates these legendary performers that were well-known to tear it up both on the street and on the track.

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Oldmobile 442 - there's no doubt, when you crunch the numbers of this classic muscle car, you end up with the perfect 10!

A pencil illustration of a 1966 Oldsmobile 442

Classic muscle car detail

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.

The dentist's muscle car...

Oldsmobile's Hottest Number! Surly Dr. Olds would approve.

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.

A classic muscle car... my dad said these were "the Dentist's muscle car"

When your number is up - let em' all know! An automobile with classic lines - The Oldsmobile 442 - Right on the edge between cool and smokin' !!

Drawing of a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442.

The 1969 Hurst/Olds again used the 455-cid V-8 with W-30 heads, cam, distributor, and Force-Air induction. This engine, called the W-46, was slightly detuned from ’68, losing 10 bhp. A H/O modified Turbo Hydra-matic transmission with console-shifted Hurst Dual-Gate was mandatory. As high performance raced into the wacky late ’60s, the idea of a mad scientist conjuring up ever-more-potent 4-4-2s seemed almost reasonable, and Olds advertising was rife with the image of Dr. Oldsmobile in his baggy lab coat and silent-movie mustache. In a sense, there really was such a fellow: Jack “Doc” Watson, head of research for Hurst Performance Products.

Perfect gift for petrolheads and auto enthusiasts

At the height of the muscle car era, Oldsmobile made a deal with Hurst that worked out really well for both companies. In order to create a “halo” car, the two companies collaborated to produce special, limited edition, high-performance Cutlasses. The program started in 1968 with a run of 515 cars, and continued off and on for a number of years, with the final run in 1984, but for many fans, the 1968, 1969, and 1972 versions were the best out of the nine years these cars were offered. The inspiration for the production cars was the Hurst Hairy Olds of 1966-67, drag cars that made a huge impact – twin-engine, four-wheel-drive monsters that were really fun to watch.

The 1969 Hurst/Olds again used the 455-cid V-8 with W-30 heads, cam, distributor, and Force-Air induction. This engine, called the W-46, was slightly detuned from '68, losing 10 bhp. A H/O modified Turbo Hydra-matic transmission with console-shifted Hurst Dual-Gate was mandatory. As high performance raced into the wacky late '60s, the idea of a mad scientist conjuring up ever-more-potent 4-4-2s seemed almost reasonable, and Olds advertising was rife with the image of Dr. Oldsmobile in his baggy lab coat and silent-movie mustache. In a sense, there really was such a fellow: Jack "Doc" Watson, head of research for Hurst Performance Products.

1968 was a very big year for the 442, starting with the fact that it was finally made into its very own model. From the time that the first 442 was released in 1964 up until 1967, it had been purely a performance package that could be added to the F-85 or Cutlass midsized Oldsmobile lines. With stellar sales and growing interest in the muscle car class as a while, Olds wisely decided to put the 442 out on its own. 442 models that came equipped with the W-30 Force-Air induction system took in cold air from around these lights. The W-30 package, which had been first introduced at the end of the 1966 model year, had unique internal engine modifications that included special heads and a high output cam.

1974 Hurst Olds Cutlass 442 in our lava series on front and back

OLDS 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT CUTLASS OLDSMOBILE

The worlds best logo Gleaming in the noon day sun! Showing your colors with style!

Hurst Performance 1958

OLDSMOBILE 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT

1974 Hurst Olds 442 in our fall day series on back

Artwork of a 1987 Oldsmobile 442.

Monochrome block image based on my photo of a 1970s Oldsmobile 442 (also available in black/white)

OLDSMOBILE 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442

For you who love speed. The 60s and 70s were a great time to be alive. Rarest muscle cars, with giant V8 and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. For everyone who loves american muscle car. Gift for lovers of v8 engines, classic car, muscle car lovers, collectors or drag racing fanatics. For give in the birthday or Christmas.

Monochrome block image based on my photo of a 1970s Oldsmobile 442 (also available in white/transparent)

Oldsmobile Service. Vintage sign reproduction. Flat and clean version. By Hit the Road Designs.

Image based on my photo of a 1972 Oldsmobile 442 classic muscle car

1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 classic American muscle car outline line drawing (also available in black)

Cutlass on hydros got them chrome wheels tippin

For you who love speed. The 60s and 70s were a great time to be alive. Rarest muscle cars, with giant V8 and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. Great novelty gift for a friend or family. Christmas or birthday present. Perfect tee for heading out to the drag races! See ya at the finish line. Turn the ignition, boost the engine!

Monochrome block red/white/blue image based on my photo of a 1970s Oldsmobile 442 (also available in black/white and transparent/white)

1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 classic American muscle car outline line drawing (also available in white)