455-Powered 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible Tribute

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE 

Out of a combination of a lifelong automotive passion and an unyielding desire to support the people of his Alabama community, the Generous Collection was born. Mr. Greg Rusk, a successful business leader in the cardboard industry, with a big heart for helping families and friends in times of need, would regularly pay overly generous fees to acquire an interesting vehicle. After decades of collecting and supporting local automotive enthusiasts, the Rusk family is ready for these vehicles, each with their own story, to write their next chapter back on the road, where they belong. 

The Generous Collection debuts with Part 1 offering over 200 cars in October, all offered without reserve, emerging from years of long-term silent storage. Many additional lots will be offered in the coming months. From the quiet shadows of the Generous Collection to the sunshine of backroads and highways, enthusiasts now have the opportunity to own a piece of a generous car-collecting legacy. 

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The 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 marked a pivotal year in the evolution of Oldsmobile’s performance legacy. Originally introduced in 1964 as an option package for the F-85 and Cutlass models, the 4-4-2 stood for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust. By 1968, the 4-4-2 had become its own distinct model within the Cutlass lineup, reflecting its growing popularity and performance credibility. 

The ’68 redesign featured a more aggressive, curvaceous body style with a fastback roofline, aligning with GM’s new A-body platform. Under the hood, the standard engine was a 400 cubic-inch V8 producing 350 horsepower, paired with a heavy-duty suspension and brakes, making it a true muscle car contender. Optional upgrades included the W-30 performance package, which added a hotter camshaft, functional cold air induction, and other enhancements that pushed output to 360 hp. 

Oldsmobile produced 33,607 Cutlass 4-4-2 models for 1968, marking a significant increase from the previous year. This one is a recreation of one of the great performance machines of the era, and is powered by an Olds 455 V8.

Highlights 

• Offered from The Generous Collection 

• Finished in red paint with black vertical racing stripes through the 442 fender badges 

• Black convertible top 

• Black vinyl with red vinyl upholstery and door trim 

• Powered by a 455 cu-in V8

• Three-speed automatic transmission with wooden gear shift knob 

• The chassis number (336678M385585) decodes as: 

  • 3 – Oldsmobile  

  • 34 – Cutlass 

  • 67 – Two-door convertible 

  • 8 – 1968 model year 

  • M – Lansing (Michigan) assembly plant 

  • 385585 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Two-door, rear-wheel-drive convertible 

• Deluxe three-spoke steering wheel  

• Padded dash 

• 120-mph speedometer 

• Air conditioning 

• Power steering

• Power brakes

• Aftermarket stereo with AUX 

• Chrome 4-4-2 wheels with Cooper Cobra Radial R/T P225/70R15 tires 

Known Imperfections 

• While reasonable efforts were made during preparation for the sale, due to the volume of cars in this collection it was not possible to diagnose or detect all imperfections present in the cars. 

• DOES NOT come with any of the air filter hardware or the air filter element

• Paint chips, scuffs, scratches, and missing paint 

• Missing badge and no lock on trunk lid 

• Pitting on chrome trim 

• Residue on passenger vent window 

• Antenna is detached (but included) 

• Broken passenger side taillight 

• Blue coloring on Cooper lettering 

• Circular hole in driver’s door in front of vent window crank 

• Clock is inoperable 

• Face plate for A/C is scratched and scuffed 

Ownership History 

This 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass 4-4-2 Tribute is offered from The Generous Collection of no reserve automobiles. 

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: Matt Lowney   Phone: 623.308.2640   email: mlowney@hagerty.com  

Alabama Sales Tax Notice to Bidders: Because this car is located in Alabama, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama state sales taxes of up to 2% of the purchase amount, even if the buyer plans to register the car outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer is located in AZ, CA, FL, IN, MA, MI, or SC (capped at $500 in SC), and (b) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives the car or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer). Additionally, the selling dealer may be required to collect and remit Alabama county or city taxes from buyers located outside of Alabama, if (a) the buyer does not transport the car out of Alabama using a common carrier (e.g., if the buyer drives or transports the car out of Alabama on a personal trailer), and (b) the buyer fails to provide an executed Drive-Out Certificate for Nonresidents. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Alabama that are sold to residents of another state.  

Please note that all lots in The Generous Collection are offered after many years of storage, without operation or service, in warehouse facilities. The seller endeavored to provide limited mechanical servicing to bring some cars back to running potential, however, not all cars will be running at time of sale. Because of the extended static display, it must be assumed that all cars will require additional mechanical attention before being driven safely and, in most cases, cleaning to both the interiors and exteriors. All the cars will have imperfections associated with long-term static storage and require extensive sorting to perform best and safely. The burden of determining a car’s status, both mechanical and cosmetic, rests fully on the bidder, prior to bidding and the close of the auction. All lots are sold as is, where is. 

Additionally, due to the location of the collection and limited access to the facility following the close of the auction, all lots must be retrieved while a Hagerty Marketplace representative is onsite beginning Monday, November 3 through Wednesday, November 19. No cars can be retrieved prior to November 3 and any lots remaining after November 19 will be re-located outside in the parking lot for retrieval by their buyers.