This was my 1987 Oldsmobile 442. (Sold in 07) It's fully optioned with a moonroof and limited slip rear end. It was recently repainted the correct burgandy color in B/C paint with three coats of each. The aftermarket decals came from Pheonix Graphics. I added a Lightning Rod Shifter with a custom top cover and a 83-84 H/O Hood scoop. This is the way I think the 442 should have been built!
My first car; the one that started my love for Oldsmobiles! 1988 Olds Cutlass Supreme Classic, modified with a 350 Rocket, Hurst Lightning Rods, 3:73 Posi and Flowmaster dual ehxaust.
Pictures from the 2007 Oldsmobile Dust Off Car Show, Wellesley, MA.
Information:
The late 1980's was the end of an era; This was the last decade of the box-sedan muscle cars. General Motors made five different models of the box-sedan; the Chevy Monte Carlo, Chevy Malibu, Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. General Motors classified these as G-Body cars.
In 1983, Oldsmobile resurrected the Hurst/Olds on the modern G-body platform. These cars got a High Output (VIN 9) engine, hood scoop, rear deck spoiler, special paint scheme, and the lightning rod shifters among other things. This package was also available in 1984, and was based on the Cutlass Calais.
The 442 was resurrected in 1985 and produced thru 1987. In 1985 and 1986, the 442 was based on the Cutlass Salon, which was the "high-end" of the Oldsmobile G-body line. In 1987, to reduce the cost of the 442 package, it was offered only on the Cutlass Supreme style, nothing much was changed.
Production numbers for these "performance" Oldsmobiles were:
1983 Hurst/Olds 3,001
1984 Hurst/Olds 3,500
1985 442 3,000
1986 442 4,273
1987 442 4,208
Total 17,982
If you are wondering what the 4-4-2 stands for in 1985, 1986, and 1987 it stood for (four-barrel carburetor, four-speed automatic transmission, and duel exhaust)
Standard & Optional Equipment: For 85-87 Oldsmobile 442 (W-42)
Firm Ride and Handling Suspension
Includes firm ride front and firm ride rear shock absorbers • higher rate front and rear springs • larger diameter front stabilizer and rear stabilizer bar
Transmission & Axle Ratio
4-speed overdrive automatic transmission with console-mounted shift lever • Axle ratio is 3.73:1
Interior
Contoured front bucket seats with full-foam construction • Four-Season air conditioner • Sports console with shift lever • storage compartment and integrated armrest • 442 emblems on door panels.
Exterior
The special 442 paint schemes between 85-87 had a choice of six primary body colors. (Medium Gray Metallic, Black, Dark Teal Blue Metallic, White, and Burgundy Metallic) White was available only in 85, while burgandy and blue came available later. All 442's came with a Silver Metallic secondary lower body color separated by a Gold Metallic accent stripe and gold accent stripe over wheel openings • Headlamp bezels are black with bright edges • Color-coordinated Silver Metallic bumpers front and rear • 442 emblems on doors and front and rear panels • Low-restriction dual outlet exhaust system • Chrome-styled sport wheels with Gold accent • P215/65R15 steel-belted radial-ply white outline performance tires.
Additional Standard Equipment
Quick ratio power steering • Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel • Rally gauge instrument cluster with tachometer • Special vinyl instrument panel trim • Power front disc brakes • Four-Season air conditioner • Bumper guards front and rear • Halogen high-beam headlamp • Door-pull handles • Headlamp-on warning • Front and rear bumper impact strips • Inside day/night mirror • Dual color-coordinated outside mirrors • driver side with remote control • Delco AM radio • Fixed mast antenna • Wall-to-wall cut-pile carpeting with carpeted lower door panels • Interior-operated hood release • High capacity cooling system
Optional Equipment
T-tops * Power antenna * Power Trunk release * Power windows * Power door-locks * Cruise Control * Rear Defogger * Astroroof * Posi-traction
How to Identify a Real G body Oldsmobile 442.
1. The most reliable indicator of the cars authenticity is that the eighth digit of the VIN is a "9" this is the engine code
2. In 1987 year models only, will have a 120mph speedometer
3. RPO code W42 on the RPO sticker located in the trunk lid
4. Dual snorkel air cleaner with a chrome lid cover
5. Dual outlet exhaust system
6. Transmission code OZ(85 models) or KZF(86-87 models) on the passenger side of the transmission
7. 215/65/15 tire pressure sticker on the driver's door
General Information
Factory Specifications & Dimensions: For 85-87 Oldsmobile 442
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine Type – 90° LG8 V8 (Hi Output)
Displacement – 5.0-liter / 307 cu in.
Net Horsepower – 170 at 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque (ft.-lbs.) – 250 at 2600 rpm
Ignition System – High Energy
Fuel Management – 4-barrel carburetor
Bore & Stroke – 3.800 x 3.385 in.
Exhaust System – Dual, from catalytic converter rearward
DIMENSIONS
Overall Length – 200.0 in.
Overall Width –71.6 in.
Overall Height – 54.9 in.
Wheelbase – 108.1 in.
Curb Weight – 3203 lbs.
Front Seat – Headroom….…38.1 in.
Legroom…………………....36.3 in.
Shoulder Room……………..56.7 in.
Rear Seat – Headroom..….…38.3 in.
Legroom…………………….36.3 in.
Shoulder Room………..….…56.1 in.
VEHICLE INVOICE
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SALES MODEL & FAC. OPTS. MSRP (GMAC DEALER)
3GR47 CUTLASS SUPREME COU 11539.00 INVOICED 03/12/87
AC3 SEAT ADJ.6-WAY PWR BKT 240.00 SHIPPED 03/12/87
AU3 DOOR LOCKS, POWER 145.00 INT COMM 03/16/87
A01 WINDOWS, SOFT-RAY TINT 120.00 PRICE EFF START PROD
A31 WINDOWS, POWER SIDE 210.00
A90 TRUNK-LID LOCK RELEASE 50.00
B34 MATS, AUX FRT/CARPET 25.00 QTR, OPT-1 FINANCE
B35 MATS, AUX REAR/CARPET 20.00 PDI TIME; 2.3
CD4 WIPER SYSTEM PULSE 55.00 SC A
CF5 ASTROROOF-ELECTRIC SLI 925.00 DEALER 02-899
C49 WINDOW DEFOGGER, ELECT 145.00
GT4 REAR AXLE 3.73 RATIO
G80 LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENT 100.00 HP: 170 SW: 3352
K34 CRUISE CONTROL. ELECTR 175.00
N33 STEERING WHEEL, TILT-A 125.00
TR9 CONVENIENCE GROUP 57.00
UM6 RADIO DELCO-GM, ETR AM/ 354.00
U75 ANTENNA, POWER FRT FDR 70.00
WL7 POPULAR OPTION PACKAGE 475.00
W42 CUTLASS 442 PACKAGE 2577.00
TOTAL MODEL & OPTION 16517.00
DESTINATION CHARGE 430.00
DEALER ADVERTISING 057
TOTAL 16947.00
Page (2) Oldsmobile History.
Page (3) G Body Monte Carlo.
Page (4) G Body Buick T-Type/Grand National.
Page (5) G Body Pontiac GP 2+2.
Page (6) All Hurst/Olds models.
Page (7) All 442 models.
