455-Powered 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Coupe 4x4

Description

It’s fitting that this 1969 4-4-2 and the fictional mad scientist Dr. Oldsmobile debuted the same year. A groovy creation of the Olds marketing department, Dr. Oldsmobile breathed life into the brand’s 4-4-2 muscle cars. Of course, the 4-4-2 performance option had been around since 1964 on V8-powered F-85 models, of which the Cutlass was the highest trim level. A 400-inch mill bowed in 1965, the Cutlass became its own model in 1966, and the street W-30 package featuring sealed cold air induction was released in 1967.

But things really got wild when the bodywork got curvy: The 4-4-2 also went from an option to its own model in 1968, and in 1969 the 4-4-2 W-30 got a high-compression, 400 cu-in V8 breathing through big-valve D-code heads. It produced an underrated 360 horses, and lived in a body featuring bright colors, big scoops, and a large, comfortable interior.

However, even Dr. Oldsmobile couldn’t have dreamed this one up. Built to fit a four-wheel drive system and powered by a 455-inch V8, this wild, lifted 1969 4-4-2 still has the good looks to compete in a car show. At the top of a mountain, if you like.

Highlights 

• Classic Olds musclecar that’s also a lifted 4x4 

• 455 cu-in Oldsmobile V8 

• Automatic transmission with transfer case 

• Dana heavy duty differentials front and rear 

• Finished in 69-code Platinum Silver paint with Black interior trim 

Features 

• Edelbrock Torker 455 intake manifold 

• Holley Demon carburetor 

• Dual exhaust system 

• Four-wheel drilled disc brakes 

• Ultra Motorsports aluminum wheels 

• BF Goodrich All-Terrain 31x10.50R15LT tires 

• Seller states they believe that the original frame was modified to fit 4x4 system and mate with body

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips around doors and fenders 

• Paint bubbles on passenger door and trunk lid  

• Bench seat is ripped in several places 

• Carpet is worn 

• Headliner is ripped 

• Trunk interior shows surface rust 

Included 

• Keys 

• Fisher Body service manual 

• Original steering wheel 

• Tachometer 

• Glove box liner 

• Weatherstripping, extra bulbs, and various other parts 

 Ownership History

The owner states that this 1969 Oldsmobile 442 started life at the Linden, New Jersey plant as a two-door Holiday Coupe. It lived in New York and Missouri before being sent to Indianapolis, where the 455 was overhauled and the chassis was converted to 4x4. It was on the way home when a man from Illinois traded a monster truck for it, after which the current owner traded his ’35 Ford hot rod for this Oldsmobile.