Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 versus Buick GS 455 Stage 1, A-body brothers each considered the “gentleman’s musclecar.” Sibling ...

Not so long ago, General Motors was able ... more show than go. The 442 name lingered until 1980 and saw two revivals before the Rocket division was euthanized in 2004. Oldsmobile is long gone ...

Among muscle cars, the Oldsmobile 442 often gets overshadowed ... bravado of the GTO—the original engine in the car is the beastly 400-cubic inch Rocket V-8 rated at 350 gross horsepower.

Why did General Motors ... Olds 442, both the most desirable Olds muscle cars ever built. The ’68 was finished in silver and black while the ’69 came in white and gold. Both featured 455-inch ...

One of the brands offering choices was Oldsmobile, General Motors' mid-market manufacturer. Tire-shredding vehicles like the ...

Under the hood of the Oldsmobile 442, the correct red inner fenders are present. The detailed engine bay is home to the potent Rocket 455. Components and finishes all appear to be factory correct.

There are people that will tell you that the 455ci Oldsmobile Rocket motor makes a better street ... 4345,100 449 4365,200 442 4385,300 435 4385,400 422 434 UPGRADED LEVEL 2- Same as upgraded ...

In 1968, the 442 would transition from a Cutlass trim level, becoming a standalone model. 1965 marked a welcome change for the horsepower hungry when General Motors relaxed their internal rule ...

There are the rare cars of old, and there’s the 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W ... code was there to designate a 442 with several enhancements, including the special engine, beefed-up suspension and ...

Not only could this engine provide some thrills behind the wheel, but it was also highly regarded as unique to Oldsmobile and dependable throughout its lifespan. The Rocket variation also included ...