Our feature 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 has been restored, but how long ago that restoration was done is unclear. It is finished in Bittersweet Iridescent orange with white stripes and a white vinyl top.

Disrespect often leads to hatred, and most hot rodders don't even recognize that Oldsmobile ... my W-30 442 with uncorked headers ran 12.80s. I raced it on the street and at the old Orange County ...

That year, in addition to the standard 442, Oldsmobile introduced the Hurst ... as well as Baer 6-piston calipers painted in metallic orange that clamped on to 14-inch (355 cm) drilled and slotted ...

1968 marked a new beginning for the 442, as Oldsmobile decided to promote the car to a standalone lineup. Having gained series status, the 442 became even more appealing to customers in the States ...

It's certainly regarded as one of those important moments in the history of Oldsmobile. The initially confusing 442 number/name ... into its own line until '68, and that's possibly only due ...