1972 OLDSMOBILE 442 CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1972 Oldsmobile 442 convertible is powered by a numbers-matching L75 455ci Rocket V8 mated to a four-speed wide-ratio Muncie M20 manual transmission. Finished in Cameo White with a white power convertible top over a Saddle vinyl interior, this limited-production 442 is now offered by the seller with a broadcast card, an owner’s card, a 1974 sales invoice, its Protect-O-Plate, 1980 Oldsmobile correspondence, refurbishment photos, extra set of wheels and tires, original dual snorkel air cleaner, spare parts, and a clean New Jersey title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One of 66 442 convertibles built with a V-code 455ci V8 engine and four-speed manual transmission
• One family owned since 1974
• Received a professional frame-off restoration in November 2014
• Air conditioning
• Original purchase documentation and Protect-O-Plate included with the sale

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: New Jersey

EXTERIOR

• Cameo White paint 
• White power convertible top 
• Saddle Tan hand painted side stripe and hood stripes 
• W25 Force-Air fiberglass hood with scoops.
  • Chrome twist locks  
• 442 grille 
• 442 badging 
• Power trunk release 
• Chrome rear bumper 

Service History Highlights 

• Exterior was repainted in its original color in November 2014
• Hood and side striping hand painted by Thornton Auto Works.

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch Super Stock I wheels 
• G70 Goodyear Polyglas raised white letter radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Saddle vinyl upholstery
• Faux woodgrain trim 
• Bucket seats
  • Power-adjustable driver seat
• Center console with Hurst manual shifter 
• Air conditioning
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering 
• Tilt steering column 
• Rally-style steering wheel
• Factory AM/FM stereo 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 120-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer with clock 
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Fuel 
• Odometer shows 2,940 miles
  • True mileage unknown 
  • Title reads Exceeds Mechanical Limits 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• V-code L75 455ci Rocket V8
  • Dyno rated at 400 horsepower 
  • Factory rated at 
    • 270 horsepower 
    • 370 lb-ft of torque 
  • Four-barrel carburetor 

Transmission

• Four-speed wide-ratio Muncie M20 manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Engine was completely overhauled as a part of the 2014 frame-off restoration 
• Oil and filter changed in July 2025

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Anti-Spin limited-slip differential 
  • 3.23 gears
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• STYLE, 4267 - Cutlass Supreme convertible 
• PLANT, LAN -  Lansing, MI 
• TRIM, 979 - Saddle vinyl upholstery 
• PAINT, 11 A - Cameo White with White convertible top 
• DATE, 02A - First week of February, 1972
• ACC 
  • A51 - Bucket seats 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This Oldsmobile is said to be free from any substantial imperfections

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Broadcast card
• Owner’s card
• 1974 sales invoice
• Protect-O-Plate
• 1980 Oldsmobile correspondence
• Refurbishment photos
• Extra set of wheels and tires
  • Rally Version 2 SS wheels
  • BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
• Original dual snorkel air cleaner 
• Spare parts

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video that shows a walk-around inspection, driving footage, and convertible top operation which can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN NOTE 9/18/2025 @ 8:16 AM AZ TIME: Listing updated to reflect this vehicle has a power trunk release