The early 1970s muscle car era is often remembered for flashy graphics, loud advertising, and raw straight-line dominance.

Established 11 years before William Crapo Durant and his associates founded General Motors, Oldsmobile peaked in 1970 thanks to the 442 mid-size muscle car with the 455 CID engine. The W-30 ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

The Oldsmobile 442 was introduced in 1964 as a performance trim on the F‑85 and Cutlass series. Named for its four-barrel carburetor, four-speed transmission, and dual exhaust, the 4‑4‑2 (initially ...