Olds Cutlass Tapestries

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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.

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.

The perfect gift for Oldsmobile Cutlass owner and enthusiast

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

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 1968 Cutlass represents the start of the third generation of this car. In 1968 it was advertised as the car that performs young, rides young, and feels young.

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

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

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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.

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' !!

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A cinnamon bronze 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Great gift for all the classic car lovers in your life, including yourself!

A cinnamon bronze 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Great gift for all the classic car lovers in your life, including yourself!

A cinnamon bronze 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Great gift for all the classic car lovers in your life, including yourself!

Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds (1983) Silhouette

An image of the front corner of a gray 1984 Hurts Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front corner of a gray 1984 Hurts Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front of a silver 1984 Hurts Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe with a title text overlay.

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.

An image of the front corner of a silver 1984 Hurts Olds Cutlass Supreme Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front of a black 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurts-Olds 15th Anniversary Edition with a title text overlay.

Drawing of a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442.

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

An image of the front corner of a black 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurts-Olds 15th Anniversary with a title text overlay.

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442

Cutlass on hydros got them chrome wheels tippin

Back in the '60s, 'racing division member' decals were all the rage, and this Oldsmobile example is no exception. They all followed the same basic formula, and muscle car aficionados would add them to their rides to give them a little more street cred ;)

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

Artwork of a 1987 Oldsmobile 442.

1974 Hurst Olds 442 in our fall day series on back

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.

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.

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