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1967 Oldsmobile 442

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The 3-speed auto Turbo Hydra-Matic became available as a transmission option. They heavy-duty floor-mounted 3-speed manual was now standard with the Muncie M-20 and the M-21 four-speed was optional, all with Hurst shifters.

Jun 14, 2020

1966 Oldsmobile 442

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The 1966 442 got a restyle with all new exterior shell that included a pronounced hump over the rear windows and large C-pillars that extended beyond the rear windshield.

Jun 14, 2020

1968 Oldsmobile 442

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The 1968 442 finally became its own model from 1968 through 1971. Mechanically, they had two drivetrain combos. A red 455 ci were backed by modified W-30 Turbo 400 transmissions.

Jun 14, 2020

1965 Oldsmobile 442

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Oldsmobile got serious with the 1965 Oldsmobile 442 option package and made it optional on all two-door F-85s and Cutlass models, thus eliminating the four-door models. Power was boosted with the replacement of a new 345 hp 400ci engine.

Jun 14, 2020

1964 Oldsmobile 442

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The 1964 Oldsmobile 442 was launched quickly in response to the success of the GTO. It was an option on the F-85 and Cutlass and came with a 4-barrel carb, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust, thus 4-4-2.

Jun 14, 2020

1972 Oldsmobile 442

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It included the FE2 suspension upgrades, (heavy-duty springs and shocks, front and rear sway bars, boxed lower rear control arms, and 14x7 wheels) side striping, fender and deck lid badging, faux hood louvers, and a unique grille.

Jun 13, 2020

1971 Oldsmobile 442

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The base 455ci was rated at 340 hp, while the W-30 achieved a rating of 350 hp. The 1971 442 was available in a hardtop coupe and convertible body type because the sport coupe disappeared for the first time since 1964.

Jun 13, 2020

1970 Oldsmobile 442

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The 1970 Olds 442 was the pinnacle of performance from Oldsmobile. GM dropped the regulation of no more than 400ci, so Olds responded with the Olds 455 V8 as the standard engine! Output was 365 hp and 500 lb-ft of torque with a 370 hp variant available with the W-30 option.

Jun 13, 2020

1969 Oldsmobile 442

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The Hurst/Olds returned with a Cameo White and Fire Frost Gold striped paint scheme, functional ram air hood scoops, rear spoiler, and the best part, a 380 hp 455ci V8. 906 production Hurst/Olds Holiday Coupes were built, plus 6 prototypes and 2 convertibles for a total of 914 cars.

Jun 13, 2020

1975 Porsche 911

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The 1975 Porsche 911 Turbo was a 2 door coupe-bodied car with a rear mounted engine supplying power to the rear wheels. It was powered by a dry sump turbocharged engine of 3 liters capacity. It featured single overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder.

Jun 7, 2020

1968 Porsche 911

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The 1968 911 was the last year for the original short wheelbase 911, and was also when the odd semi-automatic Sportomatic transmission was introduced. You still had to shift, but the clutch was MIA.

Jun 7, 2020

1967 Porsche 911

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The 1967 911 saw its first major change with the introduction of the semi-open "Targa" model, which in addition to a lift-off roof came initially with a soft, folding rear window. Many ended up being replaced with glass windows, therefore the "soft" Targas are quite rare and valuable today.

Jun 7, 2020