Oldsmobile muscle cars book

The hagerty price guide index of american muscle cars is a stock market style index that averages the values of the rarest and most soughtafter muscle cars. Oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics. Its a good book with information and stats on oldsmobile greatsmy favorites like the 4424bbl,4spd,stock dual exhaustw30s. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 1969 442 models in chicago. Oldsmobileautomobileshistory, general motorscadillac. This made olds special in the muscle car universe as well as an iconic company in the segment. Compared to the big 98 series cars of the time, the 88s proportions were decidedly more modest. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale near you. Jun 16, 2006 the list was compiled by phil skinner, collector car market editor at kelley blue book. Oldsmobile muscle cars 19641971 brooklands books road tests. Sales of all muscle cars would rapidly decline after this, and most of the muscle car class would be discontinued or turned into different style cars by the end of the decade. Top ten muscle cars ranked by price increase since 2000. It produced over 35 million vehicles, including at least 14 million manufactured at the lansing factory alone.

The release of the 442 was prompted by the success of the pontiac gto. Oldsmobile muscle portfolio 19641971 muscle portfolio. The birth of the muscle car, midsized cars with big engines making big horsepower, marked not only a revolution in performancebut also a revolution in marketing. During that time as a division of general motors, it slotted into the middle of gms five divisions above. Muscle cars were sold at an affordable price and intended for street use and occasional drag racing. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Yearone classic car parts for american muscle cars barracuda cuda challenger charger chevelle road runner camaro super bee dart duster valiant.

Used 1969 oldsmobile values select a 1969 oldsmobile model below to get used tradein values and retail prices. Originally called olds automobiles, the name was shortened to oldsmobiles and it stuck. By 1964 the buying public wanted bigger cars so the f85 and cutlass models were increased in size. Another recommended book isthe complete book of classic gm muscle by author mike mueller.

A muscle car printout of the 1949 oldsmobile rocket 88 at yescoloring. The 1968 oldsmobile muscle car the 442 w30 convertible. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Was the 1949 oldsmobile 88 americas first muscle car. This book is a nononsense, hardhitting data book that delivers all of the. Oldsmobile was a brand of american automobiles produced for most of its existence by general motors. Oldsmobile muscle cars by bill holder, phil kunz, paperback. See more ideas about oldsmobile, oldsmobile 442, classic cars muscle. See more ideas about classic cars, oldsmobile 442 and oldsmobile cutlass. The 1949 oldsmobile 88 combined a new overhead valve rocket v8 engine with a lighter, more streamlined design to offer a truly exhilarating ride. This was the brand that produced the first proto muscle car in 1949. Introduced as an option package for ussold f85 and cutlass models, it became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971, spawned the hurstolds in 1968, then reverted to an option through the mid1970s.

As the american automotive industry celebrated its golden age, a new breed of detroit iron was about to tickle the fancy of the younger market of that time. Nevertheless, oldsmobile performance parts allowed owners to keep up and stand their ground. Drawing of old cars cars coloring pages, adult coloring pages, coloring books. For the first time ever, car manufacturers tailored their product to a youth audience. How to build max performance, he provides additional information for extracting the best performance. Written by mike mueller, the muscle car source book is 240page that includes all the facts, figures, statistics, and production numbers from the muscle car era. Displaying 76 90 of 101 total results for classic oldsmobile muscle cars for sale. Oldsmobile muscle cars 19641971 brooklands books road tests series. Fortunately, oldsmobiles mix of performance and great handling and ride would be part of what helped it make it through the troubled times and into the next decade.

This was the first volumeproduction american automobile built according to the formula that came to define a muscle car. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale hemmings motor news. Oldsmobile was a tall lean professor type who wore a white lab coat. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale including the starfire, 442, cutlass, supreme, hurst, omega, and others. However, with the exception of the studebaker, these were fullsize machines and the arrival of the midsize 1964 pontiac gto rewrote the muscle car rulebook. Oldsmobile muscle cars, oldsmobile 442, oldsmobile street rods for sale.

The oldsmobile 442 by bradley iger december 10, 2015 when pontiac found an unexpected level of success upon releasing the gto to the motoring public in the middle of 1964, it spawned a power struggle for street supremacy not only among the big three, but internally within general motors as well. Displaying 46 60 of 102 total results for classic oldsmobile muscle cars for sale. Oldsmobile cutlass and 442 muscle portfolio 19641974. The oldsmobile 442 from the late 1960s is a popular and can be a valuable.

One of the reasons why oldsmobile was a favorite was its muscle car lineup. Apr 11, 2014 still, it was arguably americas first muscle car. List of classic american muscle cars zero to 60 times. Oldsmobile cutlass and 442 muscle portfolio 19641974 brooklands books ltd on. Oldsmobile muscle cars for sale search the list below for oldsmobile performance muscle cars in the list below. This wasnt just another car company that made and sold muscle cars. The 10 coolest luxury muscle cars from buick and oldsmobile. Covers old school muscle cars from 19651974 from all manufacturers including american motors, chrysler, ford, and general motors.

Muscle cars collector car indexes hagerty valuation tool. Oldsmobile theme was one of oldsmobile s most successful marketing campaigns in the early 70s, it involved fictional characters created to promote the wildly popular 442 muscle car. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. New 1972 oldsmobile cutlass supreme prices nadaguides. Oldsmobile muscle portfolio 19641971 muscle portfolio s. At the height of the muscle car era, oldsmobile released their own versions. This 1969 oldsmobile f85 w31 tribute has a numbersmatching v8, sleek profile, and cool and correct triple. Author bill trovato is recognized for being one of the most successful oldsmobile engine experts, and he openly shares all of his proven tricks, tips, and techniques for this venerable power plant. Aug 10, 2018 the 442 which gets its name from its fourbarrel carburetor, fourspeed manual, and dual exhausts was based on the cutlass and become the hot muscle machine for the oldsmobile division. The 442 designation stood for fourbarrel carburetor, fourspeed manual transmission, and dual exhaust, all of which were teamed with a. Oldsmobile was a brand of american automobiles produced largely by general motors.

When it was phased out in 2004, oldsmobile was the oldest. Find oldsmobile cutlass, oldsmobile 442, w30, hurst olds, rallye 350, cutlass sx, w31 and more. Yearone classic muscle car parts chrysler, chevrolet, pontiac. Oldsmobile muscle cars has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. This book is a portfolio of contemporary reports featuring road and comparison tests, driving impressions and history on the classic oldsmobile cutlass and oldsmobile 442 cars. Shop 1969 oldsmobile 442 vehicles for sale in chicago, il at cars. Shop oldsmobile 442 vehicles for sale in charlotte, nc at cars.

Model years 2004 1926 including exotics and classic cars. The list below shows the cars that make up the index, while the graph to the left shows this indexs average value over the years. Oldsmobile muscle cars book by william g holder, phillip kunz. Standard catalog of oldsmobile, 18971997 old cars weekly staff on amazon. Oldsmobile muscle cars and pony cars for sale classics on. Oldsmobiles midsize model formed the basis of the divisions muscle effort. Many see the early 90s oldsmobile bravada as the first example of a. Many see the early 90s oldsmobile bravada as the first example of a highvolume luxury suv. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used oldsmobile 442 muscle cars and pony cars for sale near you. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 10 442 models in charlotte. Oldsmobile has built some truly legendary cars like the 88 which had a 50year production run, the 442 muscle car, and the aurora which was a refreshing modern sport sedan introduced in the mid1990s. It came in basic f85 trim and slightly fancier cutlass dress, and the first olds to follow the 60s muscle formula was the 1964 f85 442.

Muscle cars is a magazine dedicated to the stock or mostly stock muscle car enthusiast. Classic oldsmobile for sale, oldsmobile muscle cars. A pictorial of oldsmobile motor cars through the years. The oldsmobile 442 also known as the 442 is a muscle car produced by oldsmobile between the 1964 and 1987 model years. For more information regarding the oldsmobile muscle cars, you may want to readoldsmobile muscle cars by author william g. Oldsmobile was in there too, with its 300hp tripower j2 rocket engine option of 1957. And for the second time in three years as a hurstolds. A muscle car is an american term referring to a variety of highperformance automobiles typically classified as domestic 2door cars with rearwheel drive and powerful v8 engines designed for highperformance driving. The 442 designation stood for fourbarrel carburetor, fourspeed manual transmission, and dual exhaust, all of which were teamed with a 310bhp 330cid.