1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 Hardtop
The Oldsmobile 4-4-2, later simplified to 442, was initially produced on Oldsmobile’s F-85 platform as a direct competitor to the Pontiac Division’s LeMans-based GTO. As an upmarket division to Pontiac, Olds was not renowned for its performance cars, producing more comfortable, middle-of-the-road type vehicles. However, there was a surprising degree of competition between GM’s divisions, the result being some interesting innovations, all designed, of course, to boost sales.
By 1966 the 442 was based on the popular Cutlass, with
