1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

Description

Established in 1979, PJ’s Auto World is one of the original collector car dealerships in the USA, located in beautiful Clearwater, Florida. PJ’s specializes in a wide array of classic and muscle cars, street rods, sports cars, classic pickup trucks, and resto-mods. More than 150 cars are available at a time within the collection, including this February limited release of 10 cars offered exclusively for auction, each ready for a driver to relive a memory or create a new adventure. 

* * * For 1965, Oldsmobile transformed its F‑85 compact by introducing the now‑legendary 4‑4‑2 package, built around a new 400ci V8 with a four‑barrel carburetor and dual exhausts. Evolving quickly from its 1964 debut with a 330ci engine, the 4‑4‑2 stepped confidently into the thick of the muscle‑car horsepower wars. The larger displacement produced an impressive 345 horsepower and 440 lb‑ft of torque, routed through a choice of 3‑ or 4‑speed manual transmissions or a 2‑speed Jetaway automatic. Power met pavement via a 3.55 rear axle, while handling benefited from a strengthened perimeter frame, heavy‑duty coil springs, a front stabilizer bar, and — in a muscle‑car first — a rear stabilizer bar.

Buyers could choose from four body styles: Club Coupe, Sports Coupe, Holiday Coupe, or the scarce Convertible. All featured a distinctive appearance with 4‑4‑2 badging, bright rear‑fender trim, and performance‑focused wheels and tires, complemented by comfortable, well‑appointed interiors. The result was a machine that blended formidable acceleration with surprisingly refined road manners.

The 4‑4‑2 Convertible offered here is one of only 3,468 built. Following a reported body‑off restoration, it wears Target Red with a matching interior, a black power top, and a detailed engine bay. Its “298” 400ci V8 pairs with a Jetaway automatic and Anti‑Spin rear end, and the car includes bucket seats, a floor‑shift console, a tilt steering column, and power accessories.

This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is now offered by the selling dealer with partial service records, an owner's manual, and a clean Massachusetts title.

Highlights

• Offered from PJ’s Auto World

• 1 of 3,468 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertibles

• 400ci Oldsmobile V8 factory rated at 345 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque

• 2-speed Jetaway automatic transmission

• Refurbished in Target Red (R) with Red interior

• Black power-operated convertible top

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (338675M324337) decodes as:

  • 3 – Oldsmobile

  • 38 – F-85 Cutlass V8

  • 67 – 2 -door convertible

  • 5 – 1965

  • M – Lansing, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 324337 – Sequential production number

• The trim tag decodes as:

  • 04E – Fifth week of April build date

  • 65-33867 – 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Convertible

  • LAN 7377 – Lansing, Michigan, body number

  • 955-B – Red vinyl interior

  • R-2 – Target Red paint and black cloth top

  • EXTS – Tinted windows, power windows, power driver seat, power trunk release

  • 2XGT – Floor mounted auto trans and console, power antenna

  • 4HV – Body side moldings and 4-4-2 trim

  • 5FY – Remote outside mirror, deluxe steering wheel

• 400ci V8 (#389298)

• Rochester 4-Jet carburetor

• Dual exhaust with chrome tips

• Anti-Spin differential

• Coil-spring suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars

• 14-inch wheels with redline tires

• Bucket seats

• 120-mph speedometer and fuel gauge, with center console-mounted 6,000-rpm tachometer

• Floor shifter

• Power steering, power brakes, and power windows

• Tilt steering column

• Driver-side mirror

Servicing & Documentation

• Build receipts 

Known Imperfections

• Wear on interior brightwork

Ownership History

This 1965 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is offered from PJ’s Auto World.

Included Items

• Keys

• Owner’s manual

• Spare tire with cover

• Recent service records