I have 2 68's and there both 4 speeds. 1 is a holiday coupe in Frost teal paint, the other is a convertible in a midnight blue Mettalic, both have consoles. Both have 3:42 rear ends with posi. Both cars are a blast to drive. I also have 2 69's and 2 67's so Olds has always been my first love
This is freaking me out. In 1972 as a sophomore in college I traded my 66 barricuda for a 68 442. Mine was just like this one all blue. Didn’t have air conditioner but I didn’t care! Loved that car! 50 years later my favorite!!!
Beautiful Olds - I agree, the 1968 is the best looking Olds - especially the Hurst/Olds with the Silver and Black paint scheme. This one is very good looking and you can tell it's not been restored, it has that original look!
This 68 always gets overshadowed by 69😡.... i correct and fight people on internet that they are wrong 68 is more beautiful than 69..man this isy dream car...all blue interior..blue line tires, blue paint..
My grandfather purchased a 1969 Cutlass Holiday brand new with nearly the identical color as this 1968 car, and it had a black vinyl roof. I used it in college in the 80's and would have kept it except it was a four door. It had the rocket 350 2bbl, it had decent power.@@ckryses3962
Nice machine! I own a 1970 Cutlass. It’s got the rocket 350 and a three speed automatic (for now). I bought it with all the 442 badging and all that jazz. It’s really sharp. Odometer claims 36,000.
I love 442's.! I have a friend that has a 68, same color body & roof, bench seat, column shift with same super stock rims. Also has a/c ,only difference is his has the black front fender racing stripe.! I had a 73 442 with 455 4 spd, 3.42 limited slip dif, a/c cranberry red with white stripes. I wish I still had it.! That car was a tire burning beast ! Love your channel & I am gonna subscribe. ! Thanks m/c campy.!
I agree in that the 68 44s was the best looking body style, of all the 442s. And this car is an amazing survivor. Well done to the owners. Unfortunately, (to me), this car should've stayed a Cutlass. All the creature comforts, and none of the 442 performance pieces. Vinyl top, automatic on the column, AC, no posi, just a driver. I would've been WOWED, if it were a W-30, stick-shift, bumper scoops, and a set of 4.33s, and no power robbing options. Topped off with a painted top, (no plastic). Where is Lloyd Woodland today?
Muscle Cars were a reflection of the times in which they were sold. Think about it: You lost 25 hp just by ordering an automatic. Oldsmobile was just below Buick, so customers expected some level of comfort and convenience. Based on the numbers sold, fewer Olds customers would be interested in an all-out drag car and would be more likely to go for something like this.
Did this car not have the vertical nose stripes? My '68 4-4-2 survivor has original dark green paint, with orange fender stripes that surround the 442 badges. This was a San Fernando Valley street racer back in the day. I have more stories than you could believe. This blue car is great!
@@musclecarcampy9922 Wheel covers? Of course not. The Olds Super Stock wheel was standard on 4-4-2's. Not sure where you came up with wheel covers. The stripe was also standard, but may have been a delete option when ordered or has been removed at some point.
The car came with dog dish hub caps with same exterior color steel wheels. That's how I remember seeing it in my grandparents garage. I still have the dog dish steel wheels that came with the car.
@@michaelbowie8614 Well, it seems as if the car was configured to be a sleeper. I can relate. In the late 70's I pulled my Olds' 400 and built a 455 out of a wrecked 1970 4-4-2 for it. When installed, I painted everything, and I mean everything, under the hood flat black. Then I sprayed a mist of used oil there and thrown some dirt all over the engine. Opponents at the races couldn't see jack when I popped the hood. I swapped the 4-4-2 fender badges for Cutlass emblems and passed the car off as a 350 Cutlass S (hence the stripes and wheels [cough]). 10-inch converter and a 3.73 posi. 6 miles to the gallon, but who cared? I wish I knew who designed this gorgeous car. Every curve is magic.
I had one I put a t 10 borg and Warner in it and rebuilt a 350 and used the old intake and it had crack on the bottom side under the thermostat and that was all the money a poor kid had I sold it for a song I had plenty of toys
Wow that's incredible. Mike I couldn't agree with you more "68 Olds A body is absolutely my favorite What a car I have no doubt it would cruse at 120 all day. As you know that car could have been had with a 4 spd and 390 gear it would no doubt pin you back in the seat. So cool this dude has got his fathers and grandparents cars. I noticed the car came from Greatneck NY
I believe a bench seat was standard. As was a column shift. Bucket seats and a console were extra cost options. Like a posi rear. I guess they weren't looking for a race car. They added what they could. Like the ac.
Probably about 3,600 lbs, which is typical of a midsize of the era and less than a new Mustang or Camaro. My friend’s Scat Pack Challenger weighs just under 4,300 lbs with a half tank of fuel and no driver. That’s a boat.
@@musclecarcampy9922 AMazed how much the modern muscle cars weigh. Thats a joke lol. Remember when my then 3350 lb Camino was called heavy. 3200 was the max in those days
@@gordocarbo You are not wrong, but think about all that added safety gear, 4-wheel-disc brakes, air bags, etc. your El Camino did not have. Today, a Mustang GT or Challenger can be flipped on its roof in an accident and the doors will still open. That is why the NHRA safety requirements for these cars are so relaxed. Did your El Camino even have a shoulder harness? I remember someone from Chevy told me a fifth-gen Camaro had 17 or 20 electronic sensors in the passenger seat, just so the airbags could function properly. That is a lot of electronics and wiring, not to mention computers. The 20-inch wheels and tires are also a lot heavier than 14s. The list goes on and on.
My first car was a 1968 442 Olds! It had been rode hard but it would still burn rubber all the way through second gear!!!
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I have 2 68's and there both 4 speeds. 1 is a holiday coupe in Frost teal paint, the other is a convertible in a midnight blue Mettalic, both have consoles. Both have 3:42 rear ends with posi. Both cars are a blast to drive. I also have 2 69's and 2 67's so Olds has always been my first love
If you like ‘67s, check this out: Super-Rare '67 W-30 4-4-2 Sports Coupe
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I love seeing the old metal dealer badges!!!
Me too. So cool, yet I’d be angry if they tried to put one on my new car today.
Had a 68 inches with the 400 4sp.... butternut and black interior great fun !
I own a silver grey with black vinyl top bought in 1968 2:16 😊
This is freaking me out. In 1972 as a sophomore in college I traded my 66 barricuda for a 68 442. Mine was just like this one all blue. Didn’t have air conditioner but I didn’t care! Loved that car! 50 years later my favorite!!!
My dad had same one still his favorite as well
Hardly something to "freak out" about.
Dad sold Olds back then the 68 CUTLASS was Motor Trend car of the year.
Beautiful Olds - I agree, the 1968 is the best looking Olds - especially the Hurst/Olds with the Silver and Black paint scheme. This one is very good looking and you can tell it's not been restored, it has that original look!
Cars don’t have to be restored to be beautiful. This one was glorious.
This 68 always gets overshadowed by 69😡.... i correct and fight people on internet that they are wrong 68 is more beautiful than 69..man this isy dream car...all blue interior..blue line tires, blue paint..
My grandfather purchased a 1969 Cutlass Holiday brand new with nearly the identical color as this 1968 car, and it had a black vinyl roof. I used it in college in the 80's and would have kept it except it was a four door. It had the rocket 350 2bbl, it had decent power.@@ckryses3962
I have one of these unrestored. It’s darker blue with black upholstery, no a/c, and everything is manual. Thanks for doing this video.
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Great survivor my 2nd car was a 67 442 always had a love for anything that said 442.
Thanks for watching.
Nice machine! I own a 1970 Cutlass. It’s got the rocket 350 and a three speed automatic (for now). I bought it with all the 442 badging and all that jazz. It’s really sharp. Odometer claims 36,000.
I HAVE 68 442 MY DAD BOUGHT NEW MINES AUTOMATIC WITH HEAD RESTS SAME COLOR INTERIOR EXTERIER NOCTURN BLUE WHITE TOP I THINK HE PAID 3,660$
How cool is that?
That's awesome randy. Mine is sapphire blue.
Column shift 442?? Isn't that sacrilege??
Lots of bench seat/column shift muscle cars were built.
My 69 Cutlass Holiday Coupe 4 Speed runs great as welll...Blue on Blue beautiful cars!
You betcha!
Love the color combo now thats an honest car!
Neighbor 2 doors down had 2. Was an engineer..classy looking dash vs a Chevelle!
Much more expensive car. LOL.
Love it. I'd give a body part just to own any Buick, Olds or Pontiac.
Thanks.
this was my first car mine was green i loved that car wish i still had it
Great cars.
My 1971 Pontiac Lemans GT-37 is a ac car bench seat, column shift drum brake car. Also was a zone rep car. 2 build sheets, and a PHS.
Love it.
I personally liked the 65 442 it was square body like the GTO of the 60's
I love 442's.! I have a friend that has a 68, same color body & roof, bench seat, column shift with same super stock rims. Also has a/c ,only difference is his has the black front fender racing stripe.! I had a 73 442 with 455 4 spd, 3.42 limited slip dif, a/c cranberry red with white stripes. I wish I still had it.! That car was a tire burning beast ! Love your channel & I am gonna subscribe. ! Thanks m/c campy.!
Thank you very much!
I agree in that the 68 44s was the best looking body style, of all the 442s. And this car is an amazing survivor. Well done to the owners. Unfortunately, (to me), this car should've stayed a Cutlass. All the creature comforts, and none of the 442 performance pieces. Vinyl top, automatic on the column, AC, no posi, just a driver. I would've been WOWED, if it were a W-30, stick-shift, bumper scoops, and a set of 4.33s, and no power robbing options. Topped off with a painted top, (no plastic). Where is Lloyd Woodland today?
Muscle Cars were a reflection of the times in which they were sold. Think about it: You lost 25 hp just by ordering an automatic. Oldsmobile was just below Buick, so customers expected some level of comfort and convenience. Based on the numbers sold, fewer Olds customers would be interested in an all-out drag car and would be more likely to go for something like this.
That's a badazz story, for a badazz car! Good for him
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How about your "badazz" comment?!! Not so much 😂
Blast from the Past
Did this car not have the vertical nose stripes? My '68 4-4-2 survivor has original dark green paint, with orange fender stripes that surround the 442 badges. This was a San Fernando Valley street racer back in the day. I have more stories than you could believe. This blue car is great!
No. No stripes and it didn’t have full wheel covers when new.
@@musclecarcampy9922 Wheel covers? Of course not. The Olds Super Stock wheel was standard on 4-4-2's. Not sure where you came up with wheel covers. The stripe was also standard, but may have been a delete option when ordered or has been removed at some point.
The car came with dog dish hub caps with same exterior color steel wheels. That's how I remember seeing it in my grandparents garage. I still have the dog dish steel wheels that came with the car.
Also the car was stripe and tach. Delete. Also came with 4 wheel power drum brakes.
@@michaelbowie8614 Well, it seems as if the car was configured to be a sleeper. I can relate. In the late 70's I pulled my Olds' 400 and built a 455 out of a wrecked 1970 4-4-2 for it. When installed, I painted everything, and I mean everything, under the hood flat black. Then I sprayed a mist of used oil there and thrown some dirt all over the engine. Opponents at the races couldn't see jack when I popped the hood. I swapped the 4-4-2 fender badges for Cutlass emblems and passed the car off as a 350 Cutlass S (hence the stripes and wheels [cough]). 10-inch converter and a 3.73 posi. 6 miles to the gallon, but who cared?
I wish I knew who designed this gorgeous car. Every curve is magic.
If you like 65 GTO body style. Did you check out the 65 GTO on this site from about a month ago?
3.08 butt gears don't plant the tires into the pavement..a cruiser
Nice video. However, if it doesn’t have Posi, don’t even bother doing a burn out… Lol.
There is always time for burnouts!
Lots of 60s cars never came with posi, made driving in rain or snow easier
I had one I put a t 10 borg and Warner in it and rebuilt a 350 and used the old intake and it had crack on the bottom side under the thermostat and that was all the money a poor kid had I sold it for a song I had plenty of toys
I have a 87 cutlass with 13,000 miles on the dot
My buddy has a 68 442 convertible. Blue with white top.
Beautiful car
Very cool.
Wow that's incredible. Mike I couldn't agree with you more "68 Olds A body is absolutely my favorite
What a car I have no doubt it would cruse at 120 all day. As you know that car could have been had with a
4 spd and 390 gear it would no doubt pin you back in the seat.
So cool this dude has got his fathers and grandparents cars. I noticed the car came from Greatneck NY
Yes it's from long island. My 65 GTO is on this site as well. My dad's car that he bought new in 1965.
3:08 rear is a cruiser gear not a performance rear. Should have a 3:42 or lower gear option.
This is how the dealer ordered it. And it was probably the standard gear with air conditioning.
looks nice. a few things incorrect but who cares. I also have a 68 442, convertible factory 4 speed.
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Ben, please see Mike Bowie’s question about your reply. Thx.
Get out of hear with that one wheel peel.
Posi was an option.
I'm 65 Growing up my friend owned a Green 442. Loved the way it road. He had the Bucket Seats with Console.
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@@petersilecchio4417 Thanks! Lots of great stuff coming.
Beautiful..love it
Olds-#1
Very nice and so is the story.
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My first car
Lucky you!
We like it
Me too.
I'm very curious what things did you notice that we're not correct. Aside from the wheels.
i have never seen a 442 with a bench seat and a column shifted transmission
I believe a bench seat was standard. As was a column shift. Bucket seats and a console were extra cost options. Like a posi rear. I guess they weren't looking for a race car. They added what they could. Like the ac.
@@paullittle2037 Neighbor had 2 bought them new.
forgetaboutit
Oh, Madonn’!
Forgetaboutit!
Nice,but still a boat!
Probably about 3,600 lbs, which is typical of a midsize of the era and less than a new Mustang or Camaro. My friend’s Scat Pack Challenger weighs just under 4,300 lbs with a half tank of fuel and no driver. That’s a boat.
I agree--I'm a big fan of the earlier 4-4-2's. I always thought the 1966 W-30 was the the best 4-4-2. To many bells and whistles on the later models.
@@musclecarcampy9922 AMazed how much the modern muscle cars weigh. Thats a joke lol. Remember when my then 3350 lb Camino was called heavy. 3200 was the max in those days
@@gordocarbo You are not wrong, but think about all that added safety gear, 4-wheel-disc brakes, air bags, etc. your El Camino did not have. Today, a Mustang GT or Challenger can be flipped on its roof in an accident and the doors will still open. That is why the NHRA safety requirements for these cars are so relaxed. Did your El Camino even have a shoulder harness? I remember someone from Chevy told me a fifth-gen Camaro had 17 or 20 electronic sensors in the passenger seat, just so the airbags could function properly. That is a lot of electronics and wiring, not to mention computers. The 20-inch wheels and tires are also a lot heavier than 14s. The list goes on and on.