1-of-1,171 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 Convertible

Description

Raleigh Classic Car Auctions have built a pristine reputation over 26 years of live auctions, as the go-to for the best-of-the-best offerings for car collectors and enthusiasts. Regionally trusted and nationally recognized, Raleigh Classic Car Auctions continues to find low-mile, original examples with documentation annually. The October Special is an offering of 28 premium quality, low-mile and desirable, domestic lots from three private estates. All vehicles are available for in-person inspection at The Raleigh Classic Showroom in Zebulon, NC; 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday: 10/28/25 - 11/12/25 or by appointment.

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The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 was a legendary 1960s muscle car. Originally, the name stood for a four-barrel carburetor, a four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts — a performance package first offered on the midsized, V8-powered 1964 F-85. Oldsmobile’s A-body lineup adopted a curvier design for 1968, 455 V8s arrived in 1970, and grille and marker light updates were made in 1971. 

For 1972, the 4-4-2 returned as a Cutlass option available on hardtop, coupe, and convertible body styles. The W-29 4-4-2 Appearance and Handling Package added a heavy-duty suspension, wide wheels, a special grille and hood, and a unique exterior treatment.    

Buyers could choose 350- or 455-cubic-inch engines, connected to their choice of a three-speed manual, four-speed manual, or three-speed automatic transmissions. With its sleek lines, eye-catching upgrades, and potent performance, enthusiasts snapped up nearly 10,000 W-29-equipped cars in 1972 — though some versions were more uncommon than others. 

According to the seller, “this 1972 4-4-2 Convertible was purchased new by Ms Powell who owned for over 31 years while it remained in California. In the summer of 2016 it was a 41,850-mile example with a numbers-matching drivetrain when it underwent a comprehensive restoration and drivetrain rebuild in 2016, and has since been driven 16,714 miles. Refinished in the factory Sunfire Yellow and powered by a 350ci Rocket V8, it is one of only 1,171 produced in 1972 and is offered with its original build sheet and Protect-O-Plate.”  

Highlights 

• Offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection 

• 16,714 miles indicated 

  • Based on the seller's thorough assessment, known history, and accompanying documentation, this 442 showed 41,850 miles prior to the 2016 restoration. The odometer was reset during the restoration, and the car has since been driven 16,714 miles.

• Rare 1972 4-4-2 Convertible 

• Rebuilt 350ci Oldsmobile Rocket V8 

• Rebuilt 3-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in (56) Sunfire Yellow with (977) White interior 

• White convertible top 

• Air conditioning 

• The chassis number (3J67M2M184528) decodes as: 

  • 3 – Oldsmobile 

  • J – Cutlass Supreme 

  • 67 – Convertible  

  • M –   350 cu-in 4 barrel  

  • 2 – 1972 

  • M – Lansing, Michigan assembly plant 

  • 184528 – Sequential assembly number   

• The trim tag decodes as: 

  • 72 – 1972 

  • 34267 – Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme two-door convertible 

  • LAN – Lansing, Michigan assembly plant 

  • 388812 – Fisher body sequence number 

  • 977 – White bucket seats 

  •  56 – Sunfire Yellow paint 

  • 02D – Built during the fourth week of February 1972 

Features 

• W-29 4-4-2 Appearance and Handling Package includes: 

  • FE2 suspension with heavy-duty front and rear stabilizer bars 

  • 14x7-inch wheels now wearing G70-14 Goodyear Polyglas tires  

  • Unique grille and louvered hood 

  • Hood and body paint stripes 

  • 4-4-2 identification   

• Front disc brakes 

• Dual exhaust system 

• Bucket seats with console 

• Power steering and power brakes 

• 120-mph speedometer and fuel level gauge with clock 

• Tilt column with sport steering wheel 

• AM radio 

Known Imperfections 

• As with any vintage vehicle, some imperfections may be present. Interested parties are encouraged to review the photo gallery and contact the seller with any questions. 

Included Items

• Original build sheet, Protect-O-Plate, and warranty card 

• Original Oldsmobile factory letter to the original owner and several of her original registrations 

• Restoration photos 

• Muscle Machines magazine article 

• 2007 AACA Senior National First Prize Award Winner badge 

Ownership History 

This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 Convertible is offered from The Raleigh Classic Collection with a clean Kentucky title. The seller states, “This 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible was purchased March 31st, 1972 at Sutton Oldsmobile in Sacramento, California by a Miss Teresa A. Powell. Miss Powell owned this car 31 plus years and it remained in California that entire time. In the summer of 2016, Thornton Muscle Cars in Quakertown, Pennsylvania performed a full restoration. The engine and transmission were completely disassembled and rebuilt. The body was taken down to bare metal and professionally refinished in the factory-correct color of 56A Sunfire yellow. The 977 white interior was fully restored as well, with some of the original panels being retained and re-dyed.”