Another beautiful Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass. I love the emerald green and gold paint scheme, and the green convertible top sets it off. The cam in that engine sounds radical, and extremely healthy. That dual gate shifter makes this car a true Hurst Olds. Sweet example!
@MG, "You GOT IT Pontiac!" L0L Remember that ad campaign? I always thought it was named after an actual 442 engine, as in 442 CID? I learned on here that it means 4BBL,+ 4 on the floor, + DUAL exhaust = 442. IMO, 1972 was the LAST decent year for car designs, bc, starting in 1973, the Gubmint got involved mandating large bumpers for vehicles for our 'safety'!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this intro. I enjoyed it too :-) Glad you appreciate the condition of this car. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely stunning car and color combination! Seeing the W27 rear end was a real treat. Owned a 71 Cutlass in college and loved its classiness. True story: senior year in college after 1976 Christmas break I drove back to Illinois State University with a 455 stuffed in the trunk. Trunk lid was tied down but you could see the motor. Amazing number of people commented and asked if it was for real over the CB airwaves. Rebuilt the motor as a project in a Automotive shop class. Still have the motor sitting on an engine stand. Was supposed to replace the 350 in my Cutlass, but I took out the rear end on a rainy day on the expressway not long after I graduated. Planning to open up the motor this summer to check it and find a new owner for it.
Hi Rich, Happy to read "Absolutely stunning" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your collage car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@Rich, Nice story! Too bad you never got that done, but you probably saved tons of $$$ on gas! L0L I'm just looking to the right column on YT, and see a 1972 Imperial! We were lucky to have experienced these CLASSIC cars in our lifetimes!
@@mr.blackhawk142 Thanks! I was SO lucky. Worked in a high end gas station late 60s and 70s. Worked on and drove ALL the muscle cars of the day. SO fortunate even to get to take a 67 Corvette roadster to college for a month too. Back then, not that many students even HAD cars.
Man, I can not tell you how much I appreciate your regular featuring of Oldsmobiles. As far as I can find, you are about the only one on YT who does. So thank you and I appreciate you!!
@@loucostabile My father is on the tail end of a restoration of his Sebring Yellow 70 W-30, I once owned a 70 Cutlass S, and my brother had a 79 Cutlass races car, I think its fair to say Oldsmobile runs through our blood. If YT had a Love button, thats all I would be giving on your channel. Be well, and keep on crusing :D
This one has my heart! Back in the early 90's I had 3- 1972s, 1969, all Cutlass Supreme and a 1965 F85 all hardtops. That 455 sounds sweet. Thanks for sharing Lou. Where he has the aftermarket gauges is where a factory 8 track player would have been.
Growing up there was guy on our block who had a 1972 442 Hardtop in the same Dark Green. The family car was a brown Vista Cruiser for the 4 kids. One drag racing season he blew ? in the motor on the VERY 1st weekend of race season. Needless to say she wasn't happy about that future expense but she knew he raced PRIOR to their marriage. Rebuild the next spring.
Love the 71 442... ! And the 455 with the dual gate shifter is way cool. ! The rumble of that engine sounds radical, too ! Jack is one LUCKY guy. ! Thanks Lou, for a great video, and thumbs up. !
I love this guy! Loves his car so much, he doesn't touch it without a microfiber towel! That's love! Beautiful car! Seems to sit a bit high in her rear tho...yeah....who cares! Lol. Love the bumperettes. Thanks lou!
It sits high because the air shocks were pumped up a little. The night before I had a car load of passengers and needed the lift. We have speed bumps in my area and the header flange scrapes.
Beautiful color combo and gotta love the formidable 455. This is one quality muscle car that must be rewarding for Jack every time he gets behind the wheel. Thanks Lou and Jack for this feature today👍
GREETINGS. From Venezuela. SPECTACULAR OLDSMOBILE CONVERTIBLE. I really like this distinguish Green Paint Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for a ride. EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
My Jr High friend girls mom drove a Cutlas convertible in 73? It was a 72 I think, and wow! Gold with white interior. Thanks Lou for another fabulous My Car Story~
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Jr High Friend Girls Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Once again, Lou comes through with an outstanding video of an extremely well-done muscle car. The extraordinary amount of detail that went into this 1971 4-4-2 build cannot be captured in a fifteen-minute video, but the workmanship is apparent. Trust me; I Know. Special custom work is seen throughout this 4-4-2 convertible. Things like owner Jack Fritz' attention to fit and finish goes beyond what a normal restoration shop may do, or even dream of. Like adding extra metal to the door edges for a better adjoining line with the fender and rear quarters. Or the custom made extra deep air cleaner base that allows use of the factory outside air induction system with the high-rise intake manifold. Then there is the custom-made heat shield attached to the A/C box to prevent heat damage from the exhaust header. Further examination shows the custom application of the factory 8-Track tape player housing that has the four tell-tale gauges. I can go on and on, but this is one exceptional Olds 4-4-2 for sure. Thank you, Lou & Jack, for sharing this magnificent video of a well-built car.
Thank U Lou Another superb Oldsmobile Story. That Jack Fritz has done an excellent restoration. The 455 is built Full House & even looks sharp with Olds 455 Blue & Polished Alum Heads. If Jay Leno needs a stand in for Jay's Garage I'd like to nominate Jack Fritz...😊👍🏁
Hi Mark, Happy to read you appreciate this "very smooth" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Really nice looking, running and sounding 442. It certainly sounds like Dr. Olds did second day work on that one. In addition to new heads, headers and intake, it sounds like it got a new cam too. Very nice car and glad to see an owner who will exercise it a bit on his private drag strip.
Beautiful color combination and the car looks stunning with the top up or down, that green top is special for sure. Man that 455 has a nice thump thump to it. A gentleman's hot rod and one of the last true muscle cars!!!
I'm an Oldsmobile man that is a beautiful 71 442 the owner drives that car the way it should be driven I know I had a 68 442 and my father had a 70 awesome video
Hi Duane, Happy to you enjoy this Oldsmobile. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your and your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Great car stripes under clear, not decals. The color green is one of my favorites that I've painted as it looks hot! Jack is a wild man and it's nice to do work for people who are as crazy about their cars as I am! To have this car since high school is my favorite thing about the car.
Hi PJL Auto Restorations, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Sweet! Remember when GM used to build cars and things that were beautiful? Well, this was when and they don't make anything worth spit now (the new Shamvette is a hideous distortion and mishmash that will never be beautiful). Nice job, Lou! A true beauty! And that color is GORGEOUS!
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Appreciate the good weekend wishes, and wishing you a good weekend too. Glad to receive a "thumbs up" on the video, Lou
Hi, Lou! If you've ever seen the classic comedy film "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World", you'll remember how everyone in its big all-star cast was looking for a fortune in cash under a "Big W". Well, now all of us 107K fans (and growing) of "My Car Story" know where to find a "Big W" that's a mad mad mad mad lean mean jade green muscle machine and a fortune in driving fun, with a dual-gate shifter no less! Can't put a money amount on that! So...how's your neck?!! I think we all got whiplash just from watching this ride! LOL! 442 thanks you and Jack (or should we call him "Joey" [17:34]) for this rapid Rocket ride, and those fabulous scenic views of Lake Michigan! ILL CYA next time!
Beautiful 442. I heard that Jack wondered how many 71 442 convertibles that are still around and so do I. I have one 71 442 vert over here in Sweden that I bought 1982 and I know a couple more over here. But they are for sure rare beasts now, both here and in the US. Thanks for a great "ride" in Jack`s Olds and a enthusiastic and detailed video, Lou. Cheers and Best Regards from Leif in Sweden.
Hi Leif in Sweden, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this 442 :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. Appreciate the kind words on the details of this video. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel. Cheers, Lou
Nice '71 and def cam sounding there. Favorite color combo too. I'm sure he gets lots of attention. And Yes, we had a Cutlass S in the family, 1972.....loved it, but always wanted a '72 442. In 1969 we test drove a just off the truck 442 fast back version, blue/white/white, but Dad couldn't get the deal he wanted then. That was a good looking ride and only one of a few that dealer ever got. They got a few of the Yellow Rallye 350's but wasn't a fan of those back then.
Goodday Lou, As Australia's biggest Oldsmobile fan this spectacular 442 is awesome from every angle. Great scenery too with Lake Michigan in the background. Your number 1 Fan in Australia Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) A real treat to share Lake Michigan in this video with you. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
67th thumbs up for Lou… Hey Lou… Are you personally catering to my taste in cars somehow through the Internet? How do you know the cars that I like? Another nice Oldsmobile Lou? I’m suspicious how you would know that this would be another amazing car for me. What’s your secret?ESP ?
Hi Super Case, Happy to read you appreciate this Brand & color of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Fantastic looking thing. One of your best ones Lou.... A pedant writes! you may not qualify the word "unique".... Something cannot be very, really, extremely, etc, unique. It either is unique or it is not....
And not a lithium ion battery in sight around this bruiser!! Thank God lol ;)!!! And thank you Lou, for bringing us this gloriously jade green and gold 442. EPIC and amazing. That wolfie werewolf lope coming out of those 2 trumpets out back is worth every listen, man. Oh boy! I will have my green and gold striped on top tubesocks and SUPER floppy white DC's on for this Olds, man. Every step I take they will flop off as if mt stocking feet are saying "Howdy!" with every step. 100% still the JV baseball delinquent kid from highschool and this 442 brings that out! You got a problem with that big bro, Lou? I hope not. Thanks big brother! :) JV Johnny
I purchased this in 1978 for $1750 and boy did that hurt! I was working part time in a food store making $2.35 at that time.. Glad I did it though. Jack
Is that a 1971 or 1972? I thought the only year with horozontial taillights was 1972. I could be wrong, they may have changed them in 71. Beautiful exquisite car. Thanks Lou! Awesome!
Thank you. When I brought it home from the painter the color changed many times as the angles of the sun bounced off of it. My heart sank when the late afternoon sun angle made the center of the hood appear the clear coat just ran ..I shut the door and didn't come back till next day..I kept door shut and turned on the lights for another look....the sun and clear coat along with metal flake played a nasty trick. Jack
Hey Lou, That 442 is one mean cruiser. It's nice how original it is and that exhaust sound ..there's nothing that can beat the sound of a 70's Era muscle car. What is the HP of that beast?. Thanks for another amazing old school muscle car.
Hey AllanK Quon, Happy to share this "mean cruiser" with you :-) I agree, this car sounds great! Not sure about the HP of this car. You're welcome, Lou
CUT the roof off any car and you automatically make it more desirable to drive and look at! Yes, even in RAINY Vancouver! ATM, my all-time FAV is the 1968 SHELBY COBRA GT500 KR. (CONvertible) The Olds and Buicks are UP THERE too of course!
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Another beautiful Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass. I love the emerald green and gold paint scheme, and the green convertible top sets it off. The cam in that engine sounds radical, and extremely healthy. That dual gate shifter makes this car a true Hurst Olds. Sweet example!
Hi Michael, Happy to read the details you enjoy on this "Sweet example!" :-) Lou
Thanx you sir
@MG, "You GOT IT Pontiac!" L0L Remember that ad campaign? I always thought it was named after an actual 442 engine, as in 442 CID? I learned on here that it means 4BBL,+ 4 on the floor, + DUAL exhaust = 442. IMO, 1972 was the LAST decent year for car designs, bc, starting in 1973, the Gubmint got involved mandating large bumpers for vehicles for our 'safety'!
What a beautiful car! There is a special feel in an Oldsmobile!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Jack's a wild man! No sedate cruising past the camera for him. Love the car, and the color is rare and fantastic.
Hi Anthony C, He's the right Guy for this Channel for sure :-) Happy to read "Love the car" :-) Lou
One of the meanest muscle cars around.
Hi LITTLE, Just the way we like it :-) Lou
Just a beautiful car, nothing tops a Oldsmobile in my opinion!! Thanks lou!
Hi Bruce, Happy to read you enjoy this "beautiful car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
The sound of a big block at WOT. There is nothing like it. The owner is super cool and his car is amazing.
Hi Cali, Happy to read you enjoy this "amazing" car :-) Lou
Hi Lou, This is a fantastic car. The 71 442 was the pinnacle of the muscle car era, this is a great looking example. Thanks for sharing. 😉😉
Hi Terri, High praise :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
That's quite the intro for quite a car! The color is fantastic and Mr. Fritz definitely keeps this Olds in great shape. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfighter45acp, Happy to read you enjoy this intro. I enjoyed it too :-) Glad you appreciate the condition of this car. My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
Absolutely stunning car and color combination! Seeing the W27 rear end was a real treat. Owned a 71 Cutlass in college and loved its classiness. True story: senior year in college after 1976 Christmas break I drove back to Illinois State University with a 455 stuffed in the trunk. Trunk lid was tied down but you could see the motor. Amazing number of people commented and asked if it was for real over the CB airwaves. Rebuilt the motor as a project in a Automotive shop class. Still have the motor sitting on an engine stand. Was supposed to replace the 350 in my Cutlass, but I took out the rear end on a rainy day on the expressway not long after I graduated. Planning to open up the motor this summer to check it and find a new owner for it.
Hi Rich, Happy to read "Absolutely stunning" :-) Glad to read this car brings back memories of your collage car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
@Rich, Nice story! Too bad you never got that done, but you probably saved tons of $$$ on gas! L0L I'm just looking to the right column on YT, and see a 1972 Imperial! We were lucky to have experienced these CLASSIC cars in our lifetimes!
@@mr.blackhawk142 Thanks! I was SO lucky. Worked in a high end gas station late 60s and 70s. Worked on and drove ALL the muscle cars of the day. SO fortunate even to get to take a 67 Corvette roadster to college for a month too. Back then, not that many students even HAD cars.
“Let those trumpets blow that bugle” how fitting. What a beautiful car.
Hi Simkins Frank, Let's the trumps blow! Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Lou, those exhaust trumpets are playing a sweet note out of that big block! Such a gr8 color. Beautiful Olds.
Hi Audie, Happy to read you enjoy the exhaust music from these trumpets :-) Lou
Man, I can not tell you how much I appreciate your regular featuring of Oldsmobiles. As far as I can find, you are about the only one on YT who does. So thank you and I appreciate you!!
Hi Werdna, Thank you for the kind words :-) I appreciate you sharing this comment. Lou
@@loucostabile My father is on the tail end of a restoration of his Sebring Yellow 70 W-30, I once owned a 70 Cutlass S, and my brother had a 79 Cutlass races car, I think its fair to say Oldsmobile runs through our blood. If YT had a Love button, thats all I would be giving on your channel. Be well, and keep on crusing :D
One of kind love that cam sound explosive
Hi David, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this car :-) Lou
This one has my heart! Back in the early 90's I had 3- 1972s, 1969, all Cutlass Supreme and a 1965 F85 all hardtops. That 455 sounds sweet. Thanks for sharing Lou. Where he has the aftermarket gauges is where a factory 8 track player would have been.
Hi The Bearded Guy Jeff Lawless, Happy to read "This one has your heart!" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful 442 Lou ! Jack has taken very good care of it . I love it when the owners take you for a ride .
Hi Michael, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Fun to go on the rides, and glad I can share them with you, Lou
Growing up there was guy on our block who had a 1972 442 Hardtop in the same Dark Green. The family car was a brown Vista Cruiser for the 4 kids. One drag racing season he blew ? in the motor on the VERY 1st weekend of race season. Needless to say she wasn't happy about that future expense but she knew he raced PRIOR to their marriage. Rebuild the next spring.
Hi Paul, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the car on your block :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Love the 71 442... ! And the 455 with the dual gate shifter is way cool. ! The rumble of that engine sounds radical, too ! Jack is one LUCKY guy. ! Thanks Lou, for a great video, and thumbs up. !
Hi Kevin, Happy to read "Love the 71 442... !" :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video. You're welcome, Lou
Also one of the best looking Muscle Cars out there IMO!!
High praise for this design :-)
Easily..
Good Lookin' Olds ! Thanks Lou !
You're welcome Rudy :-)
So pretty...that green looks better than black. That 455 sounds sooooo good!!
Hi Mark W, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds from this car :-) Lou
Amazing how much original documentation he was able to find!!
Hi Thomas, Nice when you can see that. I think it adds to the car, Lou
I wish I had more! Like the window sticker, build sheet,etc.
I love this guy! Loves his car so much, he doesn't touch it without a microfiber towel! That's love! Beautiful car! Seems to sit a bit high in her rear tho...yeah....who cares! Lol. Love the bumperettes. Thanks lou!
Hi John, Happy to read you enjoy Jack & his love for his car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
It sits high because the air shocks were pumped up a little. The night before I had a car load of passengers and needed the lift. We have speed bumps in my area and the header flange scrapes.
An Oldsmobile lovers Dream Machine 💚
Nice :-)
Wonderful 442 - great colour combo!
The hood pins are a neat touch. Thanks Lou for bringing us this classic!
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy this "Wonderful 442" :-) My pleasure sharing, thank you for your support! I appreciate it. You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful color combo and gotta love the formidable 455. This is one quality muscle car that must be rewarding for Jack every time he gets behind the wheel. Thanks Lou and Jack for this feature today👍
HI Bruce H., Happy to read you enjoy this "quality muscle car" :-) You're welcome, Lou
What a sharp Cutlass, I'm sure there are not many around, thank you, Jack and Lou.
Hi Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
Bad ass! My dream car... I miss my 72 Cutlass. What a beauty!!! Thanks Lou
Hi Ron, Happy to read this car is a "Dream Car" for you :-) Nice to read you had a fun Cutlass. You're welcome, Lou
GREETINGS. From Venezuela. SPECTACULAR OLDSMOBILE CONVERTIBLE. I really like this distinguish Green Paint Mr. Lou, Thank you very much for showing us this GREAT CONVERTIBLE. Mr. Lou, Thanks for taking us along for a ride. EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE VIDEO.
Greetings Alejandro, Happy to read you enjoy this "SPECTACULAR" car :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you. You're welcome, Lou
442 dream, nice for a weekend cruise, thanx lou!
Hi Mouse, Happy to read this "442 dream" with you :-) You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful car.....great color. Even tho I don't care for drop-tops, I could find a place in my garage for it.
Hi Tom, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Only one word is enough to describe this car; AWESOME : )
:-)
My Jr High friend girls mom drove a Cutlas convertible in 73? It was a 72 I think, and wow! Gold with white interior. Thanks Lou for another fabulous My Car Story~
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Jr High Friend Girls Moms car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks Lou. I love this ‘71 442 🙏🙏
Hi Michael P, Happy to read you "love this '71 442" :-) You're welcome, Lou
Another Driver 2 car, but now as a cab!
WOW! The top has the same colour as the car!!
Hi FairRodTheCapacitor, Happy to receive a "WOW!" on the top :-) Lou
Im green with envy.🤣🤣
:-)
What a beautiful car
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Dan :-)
another great 442. those hurst shifters neat.
Glad to read you enjoy this "great 442" :-)
Once again, Lou comes through with an outstanding video of an extremely well-done muscle car. The extraordinary amount of detail that went into this 1971 4-4-2 build cannot be captured in a fifteen-minute video, but the workmanship is apparent. Trust me; I Know. Special custom work is seen throughout this 4-4-2 convertible. Things like owner Jack Fritz' attention to fit and finish goes beyond what a normal restoration shop may do, or even dream of. Like adding extra metal to the door edges for a better adjoining line with the fender and rear quarters. Or the custom made extra deep air cleaner base that allows use of the factory outside air induction system with the high-rise intake manifold. Then there is the custom-made heat shield attached to the A/C box to prevent heat damage from the exhaust header. Further examination shows the custom application of the factory 8-Track tape player housing that has the four tell-tale gauges. I can go on and on, but this is one exceptional Olds 4-4-2 for sure. Thank you, Lou & Jack, for sharing this magnificent video of a well-built car.
Hi Karl, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. You're welcome, Lou
Love me a 442!!. My favorite GM Muscle Car!!
Hi Thomas, Happy to read this one is a favorite for you :-) Lou
Thank U Lou Another superb Oldsmobile Story. That Jack Fritz has done an excellent restoration. The 455 is built Full House & even looks sharp with Olds 455 Blue & Polished Alum Heads. If Jay Leno needs a stand in for Jay's Garage I'd like to nominate Jack Fritz...😊👍🏁
Hi Larry, Happy to share this Oldsmobile with you :-) High praise for Jacks work on this car. Lou
Excellent.
:-)
jack and tim wong would have alot to talk about.would love to see that shifter in action.
Hi keeff, You're right :-) Lou
Gotta love those solid lifter big blocks.
Hi Chuck, Just the way we like it :-) Lou
Actually a roller valvetrain
I love that car.
Happy to read you "love that car" Larry B. :-)
Thanx...I love it too!
Love this Olds Cutlass 442! My dad had a 1970 Olds Cutlass with the 455. Too bad he didn't keep it. Thanks again, Lou!
Hi rpaz61, Happy to read Love this Olds Cutlass 442! Glad to read your Dad had a cool Cutlass too! You're welcome, Lou
Beautiful muscle car
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)
Love that HUGE American flag too!!
:-)
Very smooth 442...the love nd passion is unquestionably ..you dont see it with the younger generation..they dont own anything lol
Hi Mark, Happy to read you appreciate this "very smooth" car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
I am DROOLING over this baby!!
:-)
Really nice looking, running and sounding 442. It certainly sounds like Dr. Olds did second day work on that one. In addition to new heads, headers and intake, it sounds like it got a new cam too. Very nice car and glad to see an owner who will exercise it a bit on his private drag strip.
Hi Greg, Happy to read you enjoy Dr. Old's updates to this car :-) Lou
I try to put the MEAT to it as often as I can
Fully watched and liked (loved actually)
Hi Mr. Fruity Pebbles, Happy to read you "loved" this episode :-) Lou
The old State Line power plant!
aka the Drag Strip
Yes, you are correct!!
The old Edison generating station.
Just Magnificent !
High praise :-)
And yes she goes as good as she looks!!
Agreed :-)
Beautiful color combination and the car looks stunning with the top up or down, that green top is special for sure. Man that 455 has a nice thump thump to it. A gentleman's hot rod and one of the last true muscle cars!!!
Hi Hobiemarty, I agree, the sounds from this car are great. Happy to share this "gentleman's hot rod" with you, Lou
I'm an Oldsmobile man that is a beautiful 71 442 the owner drives that car the way it should be driven I know I had a 68 442 and my father had a 70 awesome video
Hi Duane, Happy to you enjoy this Oldsmobile. Glad to read this car brings back memories of your and your Fathers car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
She’s a real beauty.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-)
Love the sound!
Nice :-)
Maybe the most balanced Muscle Car out there too!!
Good point.
Great car stripes under clear, not decals. The color green is one of my favorites that I've painted as it looks hot! Jack is a wild man and it's nice to do work for people who are as crazy about their cars as I am! To have this car since high school is my favorite thing about the car.
Thanx Paul, you are a tribute to the classic car restoration trade. Not many skilled craftsmen are left these days.
Hi PJL Auto Restorations, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
Sweet! Remember when GM used to build cars and things that were beautiful? Well, this was when and they don't make anything worth spit now (the new Shamvette is a hideous distortion and mishmash that will never be beautiful). Nice job, Lou! A true beauty! And that color is GORGEOUS!
Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read "Nice job, Lou! A true beauty! And that color is GORGEOUS!" :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Wow!!
:-)
Way cool car Lou. Have a good weekend and thumbs up on your video.
Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Appreciate the good weekend wishes, and wishing you a good weekend too. Glad to receive a "thumbs up" on the video, Lou
@@loucostabile
Thanks !
Hi, Lou! If you've ever seen the classic comedy film "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World", you'll remember how everyone in its big all-star cast was looking for a fortune in cash under a "Big W". Well, now all of us 107K fans (and growing) of "My Car Story" know where to find a "Big W" that's a mad mad mad mad lean mean jade green muscle machine and a fortune in driving fun, with a dual-gate shifter no less! Can't put a money amount on that! So...how's your neck?!! I think we all got whiplash just from watching this ride! LOL!
442 thanks you and Jack (or should we call him "Joey" [17:34]) for this rapid Rocket ride, and those fabulous scenic views of Lake Michigan! ILL CYA next time!
Hi iswc27, Neck is good and the ride was FUN! Treat to hang out with Jack and glad to be able to share this ride with you. You're welcome, Lou
Beauty.
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car Dann :-)
Upscale 70's muscle car........what a beauty.
Hi Mike, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou
Beautiful 442. I heard that Jack wondered how many 71 442 convertibles that are still around and so do I. I have one 71 442 vert over here in Sweden that I bought 1982 and I know a couple more over here. But they are for sure rare beasts now, both here and in the US. Thanks for a great "ride" in Jack`s Olds and a enthusiastic and detailed video, Lou. Cheers and Best Regards from Leif in Sweden.
Hi Leif in Sweden, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this 442 :-) Glad to read you have a fun car too. Appreciate the kind words on the details of this video. Hope you see many more cars on this TH-cam Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel. Cheers, Lou
Nice '71 and def cam sounding there. Favorite color combo too. I'm sure he gets lots of attention. And Yes, we had a Cutlass S in the family, 1972.....loved it, but always wanted a '72 442. In 1969 we test drove a just off the truck 442 fast back version, blue/white/white, but Dad couldn't get the deal he wanted then. That was a good looking ride and only one of a few that dealer ever got. They got a few of the Yellow Rallye 350's but wasn't a fan of those back then.
Hi K B, Happy to read your Family had a Cutlass :-) Thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Beautiful Olds!
You just got to love the 442's
That 455 sounds awesome.
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy the looks & sounds from this car :-) Appreciate the kind words on the video, Lou
Lou that would look good in my car port, a great auto👍👍.
You have good taste Philip :-)
Looks better in mine!🙂
😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks Lou!
Nice motorTranz :-) You're welcome.
Wow another beautiful Oldsmobile gotta love them can’t wait until you do a sx model since I own a 70 sx convertible in rallye red 👍🚀
Hi Maurilio Gil, Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-) Glad to read you have a fun red car too! Lou
Goodday Lou,
As Australia's biggest Oldsmobile fan this spectacular 442 is awesome from every angle.
Great scenery too with Lake Michigan in the background.
Your number 1 Fan in Australia
Louis Kats from Melbourne Australia ☺ 👍 ❤
Goodday Louis, Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-) A real treat to share Lake Michigan in this video with you. Thank you for being my # 1 Fan in Australia, Lou
67th thumbs up for Lou…
Hey Lou… Are you personally catering to my taste in cars somehow through the Internet? How do you know the cars that I like? Another nice Oldsmobile Lou? I’m suspicious how you would know that this would be another amazing car for me. What’s your secret?ESP ?
Hey JONNIE, Thanks for the "thumbs up" :-) I do my best to make you happy! (which usually makes me happy too), Lou
Oldsmobile was a Great GM Brand ....... The Green is So Cool !!
Hi Super Case, Happy to read you appreciate this Brand & color of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this TH-cam Channel, Lou
She sounds the part too!!
:-)
its called the stallion in grand theft auto series 😍
Thank you for sharing.
@@loucostabile no probs
Fantastic looking thing. One of your best ones Lou.... A pedant writes! you may not qualify the word "unique".... Something cannot be very, really, extremely, etc, unique. It either is unique or it is not....
Hi Roman, Happy to read "One of your best ones Lou" :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
And not a lithium ion battery in sight around this bruiser!! Thank God lol ;)!!! And thank you Lou, for bringing us this gloriously jade green and gold 442. EPIC and amazing. That wolfie werewolf lope coming out of those 2 trumpets out back is worth every listen, man. Oh boy! I will have my green and gold striped on top tubesocks and SUPER floppy white DC's on for this Olds, man. Every step I take they will flop off as if mt stocking feet are saying "Howdy!" with every step. 100% still the JV baseball delinquent kid from highschool and this 442 brings that out! You got a problem with that big bro, Lou? I hope not. Thanks big brother! :) JV Johnny
Hi JV Johnny, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds of this Olds :-) You're welcome, Lou
Love this car had a 69 70 72just love the70s
Hi Samuel, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
This is just a badass car there Awesome 👍👍👍😎
Nice :-)
Somewhere Tim Allen is going RRRRRRR
Nice :-)
Hardtop or Convertible, this is a seriously handsome body style. I wish I had owned one of these back when they were affordable.
I purchased this in 1978 for $1750 and boy did that hurt!
I was working part time in a food store making $2.35 at that time..
Glad I did it though.
Jack
Happy to read you enjoy the design of this car :-)
Top 3 favorite cars ever,and that green convertible omg!It sounds a little extra radical..maybe a cam?
Hi Richard, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou
Yes , a roller cam RH/94-95
Is that a 1971 or 1972? I thought the only year with horozontial taillights was 1972. I could be wrong, they may have changed them in 71. Beautiful exquisite car. Thanks Lou! Awesome!
Hi Wiiam, I'm told 1971. You're welcome, Lou
The only thing I can say is WOW!!!
Nice !
I really dig the color combo
Happy to read you enjoy the colors of this car :-)
It's the original color but updated with modern enamal instead of laquer
“we’re not gonna do the full qtr mi because the tank is only @1/2 full and that run would probably use every drop, plus some….”
:-)
That is an absolutely true statement
JAY LENO IS WONDERING IF IT IS FOR SALE
:-)
I thought it was black also. Love the car!
Hi Michael, Happy to read you "Love the car!" :-) Lou
Thank you. When I brought it home from the painter the color changed many times as the angles of the sun bounced off of it. My heart sank when the late afternoon sun angle made the center of the hood appear the clear coat just ran ..I shut the door and didn't come back till next day..I kept door shut and turned on the lights for another look....the sun and clear coat along with metal flake played a nasty trick.
Jack
The light or sun plays tricks, I had the same thoughts.
Beautiful, except for the horrible tires
Hi George, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car (other than the tires), Lou
I like those tires better than the bias ply. The radials give an unbelievable smooth ride
442 : 4 barrel carb. v 2 , 4 speed trans v 3, True DUEL exhaust v Y pipe off headers
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Lou, Is there any way to find out the exhaust components on this car front to back? Would put the identical set-up on my 442. Thanks.
Rock Ford, Unfortunately I do not have the info on the exhaust set up. Hope you find the right exhaust for your car.
Hey Lou, That 442 is one mean cruiser. It's nice how original it is and that exhaust sound ..there's nothing that can beat the sound of a 70's Era muscle car. What is the HP of that beast?. Thanks for another amazing old school muscle car.
Hey AllanK Quon, Happy to share this "mean cruiser" with you :-) I agree, this car sounds great! Not sure about the HP of this car. You're welcome, Lou
Not sure of the Hp, never had it on a dyno. But I built everything for 500 hp so nothing would break.
CUT the roof off any car and you automatically make it more desirable to drive and look at! Yes, even in RAINY Vancouver! ATM, my all-time FAV is the 1968 SHELBY COBRA GT500 KR. (CONvertible) The Olds and Buicks are UP THERE too of course!
Hi Mr. BLACKHAWK, Happy to read your favorite, and here it is :-) Lou th-cam.com/video/jzznSbEXXC8/w-d-xo.html
very nice 😀
Hi Michael, Happy to read this one is "very nice" :-) Lou
@@loucostabile 😀
chingon
Thank you Mr. CHON :-)
As far as torque goes...more than what the Factory put out.
Hi Jack, Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou
How many miles on this car and what type of torque does this car have
Not sure on both questions.
What's the cam type and grind number and what type of exhaust and mufflers
Not sure.
Rh 94/95