Car: Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Hardtop Coupe

Year: 1967

What makes it special: The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (also known as the 442) was a muscle car produced between the 1964 and 1980 model years. Introduced as an option package for their F-85 and Cutlass models, it became a model in its own right from 1968 to 1971, spawned the Hurst/Olds in 1968, then reverted to an option through the mid-1970’s. The name was revived in the 1980’s on the rear-wheel drive Cutlass Supreme and early 1990’s as an option package for the new front-wheel drive Cutlass Calais.

What made it famous: The “4-4-2” name derives from the original car’s four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhausts. It was originally written “4-4-2” with badging showing hyphens between the numerals, and remained hyphenated throughout Oldsmobile’s use of the designation. Beginning in 1965, the 4-4-2’s standard transmission was a 3 speed manual along with optional 2 speed automatic and 4 speed manual, but were still badged as “4-4-2″‘s. By 1968 badging was shortened to simply “442”, but Oldsmobile brochures and internal documents continued to use the “4-4-2” model designation. For 1967 the 4-4-2’s styling and base engine remained the same, with minor trim changes and a 1967 4-4-2 only distinctive louvered hood as well as an increase in intake valve size to 2.067 from 1.99. but the automatic 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic with Switch Pitch became available, replacing the 2-speed Switch Pitch Jetaway, as was the case with the mid-sized muscle cars from other GM divisions. The heavy-duty floor-mounted 3-speed manual transmission was now standard with the Muncie M-20 and M-21 4-speeds optional, all with Hurst shifters. Front disc brakes were a new option this year.

Why I would want one: I’ve had Cutlass, I’ve had F-85’s, but never owned a 4-4-2 yet. Seeing as this was Oldsmobile only true muscle car, it makes a compelling reason to own one if you are a muscle car fan and collector.

Fun fact: A W-30 4-4-2 equipped with a close-ratio 4-speed and 4.33 rear axle was tested, obtaining a quarter mile time of 14.1 seconds at 103 mph in completely stock form. 0–60 times were between 6.5 and 6.7 seconds.
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Car: Chevrolet Kingswood Estate Station Wagon

Year: 1970

What makes it special: The Kingswood was a 4-door station wagon produced by Chevrolet in 1959 and 1960, built on the GM A Body platform, and again from 1969 to 1972 built on the GM B Body platform. General Motors discontinued the Chevrolet Kingswood wagon nameplate after only two years. The Kingswood name returned for the 1969 model year, based on the Impala, and was available only with a V8. It slotted above the Chevrolet Townsman, a Caprice-based Kingswood Estate model was added at the top of the range with exterior woodgrain paneling. 

What made it famous: Throughout this period, the Kingswood was available in both two- and three-seat models; a power rear window was initially standard equipment for the latter and optional for the former. Buyers could choose from a full-range of small and big-block V8’s, all the way up to the same basic 396 V8 that powered muscle coupes like the Chevelle. a few 427-equipped wagons were built, and some ’70-’71 wagons were equipped with the 454 V8, with dual-exhaust and a posi-traction rear.

Why I would want one: Wagon’s have gained popularity over the last few years, either for nostalgia purposes, surfer-customs and even have joined the ranks of street-rod material.

Fun fact: By the 1972 and final model year, the wheelbase had grown to a huge 125.1 inches.
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