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Built as a response to the Pontiac GTO, Oldsmobile prepared the 442 as a performance option on the Cutlass. Introduced in 1964, it was continually updated, receiving the big-block engines in 1965 and a performance option called the W30. From 1968 through 1971, the 442 was a model in its own right.

In 1971 slight improvements were added to the Oldmobile 442 which can be easily identified by its round running lights and black grille with 442 script.

Only 110 W30 models were built in 1971 which included the fiberglass force induction hood and turbo 400 transmission. Due to strict emissions regulations, GM killed off all the big-block cars and the 1971 442 was the last Oldsmobile muscle car.

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1971 Oldsmobile 442 - sold for $27,500 1971 was the penultimate year for Oldsmobile’s great 442, which retained the powerful 455 CI engine as standard equipment. This Viking Blue low mileage example is trimmed with the W-30 striping package and equipped with the twin-scooped forced air induction hood and air cleaner. Additionally, it is generously optioned with power steering and brakes, heavy duty 400 Turbo Hydramatic transmission, tilt Sport steering wheel, AM/FM stereo radio wit... more
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