1967 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible

1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 Convertible — 400ci V8, 4-Speed Manual, Flame Red Why This Car Is Special The 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 442 Convertible sits at an interesting crossroads in muscle car history. For 1967, Oldsmobile transitioned the 442 from an option package — which it had been since 1964 — into a distinct model in its own right. The name originally stood for four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission, and dual exhaust. All three of those things are present and accounted for on this car. That means this is not a base Cutlass with 442 trim bolted on; it is an actual 442, the real article, built as Oldsmobile intended the package to be experienced. The 1967 model year also brought a significant engine change. Oldsmobile replaced the previous 400ci engine with a new 400ci unit that was exclusive to the 442. That engine was not shared with other GM divisions — it was Olds' own design, producing 350 horsepower in standard form. Combine that with a 4-speed manual transmission and dual exhaust, and you have the drivetrain configuration that made the 442 a legitimate contender against the GTO, Chevelle SS, and Skylark GS of the same era. The convertible body style makes this car rarer still. Convertibles were a lower-volume build in 1967, and the combination of a 442 convertible with a 4-speed manual narrows the field considerably. This is the configuration collectors seek: open air, a stick shift, and a V8 that was purpose-built for performance. Decoding the VIN on this car confirms it was assembled at the Lansing, Michigan plant, which was Oldsmobile's home factory — a detail that matters to purists. The body style code confirms the convertible configuration, and the model year and engine codes are consistent with what you see on the car today. Features List - 400ci Oldsmobile V8 Engine - 4-Speed Manual Transmission - 442 Convertible Body Style - Power Convertible Top with Dash-Mounted Toggle Switch - Black Power Convertible Top - Front Bucket Seats with Headrests - Center Console with Floor Shifter - Dual Exhaust with Rear Exhaust Tips - AM/FM Radio (Original Oldsmobile Unit) - Oldsmobile Rally Wheels - BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires - Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers - Chrome Rocker Panel Molding - 442 Badging Throughout - 442 Performance Hood - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Solid Undercarriage Mechanical The 400 cubic inch V8 under the hood is wearing its correct gold-painted valve covers and the period-correct Oldsmobile 442 air cleaner lid — the chrome unit with the red 442 logo and 'Ultra High Compression' lettering that collectors recognize immediately. The engine bay presents well and appears correct to the 1967 specification. This is not a small-block dressed up to look like something it is not. The 400 was Olds' performance-specific displacement for this year, and it shows. The 4-speed manual transmission was a core part of what the 442 name promised, and this car delivers it with a floor shifter working through a center console. The shift action is direct, as you would expect from a close-ratio manual in a car built for performance driving rather than cruising. Dual exhaust exits cleanly through the rear bumper with chrome tips visible at both corners. The undercarriage photos tell the real story on a convertible like this, where rust typically starts in the floors and torque boxes. This car shows a solid, well-coated undercarriage with no evidence of serious corrosion or structural compromise. Frame rails are intact, the floor pans are solid, and the rear suspension components — including the four-link coil spring setup correct to this chassis — appear in good order. The undercar coating is consistent and thorough. Power steering and power brakes round out the driveline equipment, making this a car that can be driven regularly without fatigue. BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires are mounted on Oldsmobile Rally Wheels, a combination that works visually and practically. The Radial T/A was