Last Great Oldsmobile? 1985-1987 Oldsmobile 442

The "4-4-2" was one of the most legendary performance car models of the golden era. It was produced by Oldsmobile which was one of the oldest automobile companies. Unfortunately the Oldsmobile brand has been gone for two decades. Watch this video to find out if the 1985-1987 Oldsmobile 442 was truly the last of the great Oldsmobiles.

[@fob1xxl]

Who would have thought Oldsmobile. Pontiac and Buick would dissapear. The cars today all look like eachother. No style. No class. No individuality. They all gave way to the rice burners of today . So sad to see the younger generation have no interest in style, history and ledgend of the American car. PS...... the BUICK REGAL is now "officially" Discontinued in the U.S.

[@WinterInTheForest]

Buick is very much alive. I agree about the lack of individual style- everything looks the same now, very bland and boring. Even the colors seem lifeless. I think the industry is more responsible for current trends.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

Yes, Buick is still going strong. But you better like SUV's; that is all they have now. _(5/14/2022)_

[@paulcorreggio4925]

@@knowbodiesfull5768 Unless you live in China. The cars sell like hotcakes over there.

[@jobskinner833]

Older generations said that about the '80's cars. I know what you mean but today's cars do have their appeal. You just have to know where to look. I do miss those cars from my childhood having said that. What can I say? I'm just a fan of the automobile.😅😅

[@bradbruggeman6745]

Very classy cars. 88 was the last of the Oldsmobiles in my opinion. Doing away with the RWD V8 Cutlass was the beginning of the end for Oldsmobile.

[@chriscatarcio2983]

The end for GM. F.W.D. GARBAGE TAKE OVER.

[@me.with.my.self.]

What's wrong with front wheel drive? USA first introduced it from 1938 ( cord 812)

[@73ac39]

I agree 100% only car they should of built FWD 8s their compacts and the Toronado. FWD ruined the prestige of their midsize and big cars.

[@me.with.my.self.]

@@73ac39 Cadillac Eldorado 1967 with front wheel drive still not prestige to you?

[@73ac39]

Talking about Olds. Sure the Eldo was. The 80 Seville and Riv too. The sucky cars in 86 when everything got ruined,no.

[@73ac39]

They killed themselves after the death of the G body Cutlass as well as building everything small and FWD. GM killed Olds.

[@milfordcivic6755]

GM killed itself. It doesn't make interesting vehicles anymore. It's all cookie-cutter SUV's and trucks that look the same as everything else on the road. Boring appliances and military style wannabe tanks.

[@bobhill3941]

I'm always excitedly surprised when a new old car memories video comes out, it always takes so long for a new video to come out, I love when they come out.

[@CirocObama.94]

Oldsmobile was America's oldest car manufacturer before they were discontinued

[@RayEttler]

at the end it was just a badge

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@RayEttler - Olds tech was still being seen in the DOHC engines of Olds and Cadillac...

[@miker8379]

That day broke my heart. Buick?

[@audvidgeek]

@@BuzzLOLOL Yep, the Quad4 was Oldsmobile's last engine breakthrough

[@albertgaspar627]

@@miker8379 Buick ducked the corporate axe because...it sold well in China. Just like Hollyweird movies these days cater to the government censors. In the end, Detroit only builds cars to cut a profit

[@TruFireTube]

Does anyone actually watch these videos at regular speed? I’ve never heard anyone talk so slow, I have to turn it up to at least 1.5 to sound normal. I’m seriously wondering, is that a thing of this channel? Like is that intentional?

[@jeffreynolds3848]

Ryan - it’s a thing of this channel, alright, it is intentional and the regular viewers like me love it...! I guess us older folks who favour this channel find Kevin’s speech pattern comforting is this otherwise crazy world of fast-talk...

[@20alphabet]

@@jeffreynolds3848 Same here. I prefer deliberate speech.

[@BEE5HEMIPALAZ]

I slow it down to .75!

[@deanstevenson6527]

When. You. Get. Olds. Things. Don't. Need. To. Be. That. Fast. R. Y. A. N. (Upthespeed to 1.5x)

[@Red-rl1xx]

I'm pretty sure it's a machine doing the talking.

[@peaches8829]

I had an ‘87 Cutlass 442, t-bar,loved it

[@rodger7029]

Just needed more engine. But most cars of that era did

[@derrickjackson6737]

I agree

[@williamheinsinger7390]

@@derrickjackson6737 Nothing a Rocket 350 or 455 can't fix 💪🇺🇲

[@countryroadautopartsusa6466]

Oldsmobile started to head towards the sunset once the last 1988 Cutlass Supreme left the assembly line. In my opinion, the 1981-1988 Cutlass Supreme coupe was/is one of the best looking cars of all time, regardless of the country of origin.

[@CarlosOrtiz-lv4vp]

I like the 80s cutlass but I like more the late 60s cutlass and early 70s cutlass

[@wildestcowboy2668]

72 was the best of the best

[@JT-sl3ui]

Yes indeed. Just think 🤔 the GN and other turbo Buicks are much better because those looks are backed by performance. The other G-body’s were dogs 🐕. All 3 Cutlass Monte Carlo & Grand Prix. Looked great but were sloooow! ✌🏻👍🏻💙🇺🇸🦅

[@bucknasty69]

@@JT-sl3ui The Cutlass, Monte Carlo, and Grand Prix were only dogs because of the crappy 305 engine GM put in them. Put a 350 or larger in them and they wake right up.

[@jaysmith8329]

​@@bucknasty69a 455 resides under the hood of my '87 442, I give out high performance history lessons on the streets, when I drive it. People today think they were all that fast 😂

[@ohguy1991]

When I have insomnia I just put on one of these videos. This guys voice will put me right to sleep. So monotone and expressionless

[@20alphabet]

His voice not animated as the ones you hear at the gay bar? Betcha he owns a doghouse.

[@jeffreyrubish347]

It's 'just the facts." No fake enthusiasm.

[@Red-rl1xx]

@@jeffreyrubish347 I think it's also a machine doing the talking.

[@benzlick]

Here in the Bay Area all G body cars, especially the 442, have been highly appreciated and desired for a long while 😎👍

[@bucknasty69]

Same here down in Texas.

[@das11270110]

85 gray 442 was my first car. only car I miss

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I bought a 1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic brand new in November of 1987 and still have it. It's pretty much identical to the last of the 442s but it came with a 2.56 axle ratio and 14" rally wheels. I changed the axle to a 3.73 ratio and the wheels to 15" years ago.

[@donaldwilson2620]

I'm glad you kept it because the G Body Cutlass Supreme is still a classy looking car, even today and it was the last of the RWD breed. I was never a big fan of the FWD W Body Cutlass Supreme that replaced it.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@donaldwilson2620 Everyone knew they were going away and that's the #2 reason I bought it, #1 is because I liked it. It's still driven regularly in nice weather, in fact, my wife and I took it out to dinner last night.

[@dukecraig2402]

Yep, nice cars and like anything else with a push rod V type American engine in it they weren't hard to get good horsepower increases out of, I knew plenty of guy's back in the day that turned these platforms into pretty fast cars and they had good looks and interiors that I myself consider to be nicer than what was in the late 60's muscle cars, the interiors of these cars were nice including usually having air conditioning and power windows and seats made out of very comfortable materials instead of vinyl that you'd stick to in the summer. I always liked these cars.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@mezzyshredder Nobody can possibly compare something that they've never even laid eyes on to anything else so stop trying. Obviously, there was no 442 in 1988 but, all of the 442 equipment, except the exhaust, axle ratio and 15" rims were available options. Mine has the heavy duty suspension, as well as every other option available and, as I previously said, I changed the wheels/tires and axle ratio to 15" and 3.73. I have the window sticker to show how it came from the showroom. The 442 was no stripped down lightweight car in those days either as most of them were loaded with comfort options too. Their "dual exhaust" wasn't even real, it's a single pipe to the catalytic converter and splits behind it. At least that's better than a single with a dual outlet muffler I guess. Also, I never called anyone an idiot. A friend of mine actually has an 87 442 and they're very nice cars.

[@markchwala2913]

Mike Brown, I too own a 1988 Cutlass supreme classic and I gotta brag a little It is a black beauty! It has t tops ,v8, buckets ,all power and the chrome and black wheels. I have the standard instrumentation but would like to swap it out for the optional Rally cluster of gauges I think they called it and the optional Sport leather wrapped steering wheel. I want to keep this car all OEM . This car is near and dear to my heart as I inherited it from my dad and it was his baby! I worked at Pontic G Body assembly until the end where these cars were made, Cutlass,442,Buick Regal,Buick Grand National and TType also the Monte Carlo,Monte Carlo Luxury Sport and Monte SS. I wish I would have bought a 442! i would drive these cars off the line and some were peppy from the get go and you knew it was going to be a good one! I was told the Olds engines were built to a closer tolerances than the Chevy 305. The carbs on these cars were set lean at the factory somewhat. My mechanic says that you can tap out the limiters on the mixtures? He says when he rebuilds a quadrajet he used a heavy duty accelerator pump not the oem. It will give some better performance i have been told.

[@markjohnston3502]

When the RWD Cutlass bowed out - Oldsmobile was basically finished. It suffered a slow death with a series of half-baked designs.

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Sorry but, I had a 1970 Olds 442w30 455 engine with the duel gate 3 speed auto and turbo 400 trans. Not 1 442 produced after the 1970 W30 could equal that cars performance.

[@jdgreen214]

Dude they couldn't produce the power of a cutlass supreme from that era. The only g body muscle car was the grandnational. The rest were pretenders.

[@richardlong8014]

I dropped a 1970 Olds 98 455 in a 67 442 clone in 1997. I've never driven a faster car in my life up to that point. Everybody who saw it wanted it. Th400, 4bbl. Easy swap. Gave it to my son who promptly wrecked it. Thankfully he's ok.

[@Bob-jg3vq]

@@richardlong8014 Great to hear that your son was OK. Sounds like a wonderful car. Sadly I don't see many like those cars on the streets today.

[@israelalvarado1695]

I love my 87 442. Not much power. But the Style is not matched!

[@CirocObama.94]

I must say the Cutlass is the most muscular looking alongside the Regal than any other car on the same platform

[@smellsuperb1]

The G-Body GP and Monte were quite muscular looking, especially in higher performance trim.

[@darcychu9652]

Chevy "Monte Carlo", Pontiac "Grand Prix", Buick "Skylark"

[@cmdc778]

I always thought the Monte SS was pretty badass looking. I may actually prefer the cutlass now, though. Especially with those wheels, and I was always a sucker for T-tops. Regal is awesome too in the right trim. Tough choice. I’m an 80s kid.

[@cva1122]

@@darcychu9652 Buick Regal in the G-body, wasn't it? Skylark was an 80's fwd, I think.

[@MarinCipollina]

Don't ignore the Pontiac Grand Prix Aero coupe that same era with the expansive rear glass

[@danielsan3681]

I had a 1973 Oldsmobile Toronado. 455 cu in (7.5 L) Front Wheel Drive. About 4,900! Electric Power everything! What a beast! I miss her. I haven't saw one since the late 70's. 😥

[@bloqk16]

My dad had a '73 model that I drove on occasion. Remarkable for all that front-end weight, that it could be steered with using a single finger. Sold it in 1992 after he passed away. The car still ran well, but, it was showing signs of age, such as a malfunctioning electric window, and my mother thought best to sell it before too many issues started arising with it. From my experience with that '73 Olds, I found it remarkable when I recently drove a 2002 Cadillac Seville that it had a familiar steering characteristic feeling to it that reminded me of the '73 Toronado. I guess the high-end GM vehicles have a legacy that transcends generations.

[@wildestcowboy2668]

73 we're not a man's car but a little bit of coke

[@roguewarr4662]

Sorry to say ,as a GM tech working on olds back in those years ,that 442 was nothing special , if it had the olds 307 block in it ,it was a good engine ,but no power. Using the words like Legendary only applies to olds Cutlass w-30 models of the late 60-early 70s .But the 80s ones were well liked for there aggressive looks and styling . My first Cutlass was a 1970 plain Cutlass with a gold 350 rocket engine .I could never kill that beast. The most durable engine that GM as A company ever produced was the olds 350 engine . That engine out lasted the chevy small block by a country mile. LOL.

[@WinterInTheForest]

Not much to speak for in terms of performance from this era but I do enjoy the body design.

[@dukecraig2402]

Those turbo Buicks spoke loudly when it comes to performance especially the GNX, those were some of the fastest cars ever to come out of America including the legendary large displacement performance cars of the 60's. And any car with an American V8 engine was no problem when it came to hopping up the engine, any high school kid who took shop class and had a basic set of hand tools was capable of doing the work and the aftermarket parts and support made it possible them to do exactly that, or at least find a built engine from a wrecked car in a junk yard and do an easy engine swap including throwing a shifter kit in the tranny, unlike something like a Ferrari or a Porsche an American V8 car is easy to dramatically increase the horsepower in, they're not like those kinds of cars where beyond putting a K&N air filter in it you're stuck with what you got, that's why I don't understand all these people who look at a car like a 78 Trans Am and dismiss them because of the factory power rating, their ease of modification is exactly why unaltered examples are so hard to come by and are worth a considerable amount, first thing everyone did back then was cut the belt to the smog pump and buy a "test pipe" to eliminate the catalytic converter, that and a good tune up would put a 5 to 8% increase in power right there and you only spent about $50, after that the basic concept of "Speed's just a matter of money, how fast do you want to go?" took over. I saw plenty of these platforms built to run back in the day, it didn't take a whole lot of money to turn one into something that if you disrespected it it'd kill you real fast.

[@jdgreen214]

@@dukecraig2402 I have a 87 grandnational the engine has only been opened to replace the rings. Still the same bore as factory and same flattapet cam. Slightly bigger turbo running a light ethanol injection, bigger injectors, fuel pump, maf sensor and I have a car that has 500hp and around 600tq that can consistently do 11.5 in the quater.

[@timothykeith1367]

All of the GM cars of this platform look good

[@t.l.robinson2162]

Swap the 307 for a '70 350. Instant power.

[@jdgreen214]

@@t.l.robinson2162 There was one year I think 70 cutlass has a 350 ramrod engine. That was the blueprinted high performance 350 that had big block power.

[@arevee9429]

180 HP from a 5 liter V8 in the mid-80's wasn't bad. Not Ford 302 good, but decent.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Most 302's were weak... unless got the special Mustang version...

[@houseofno]

I respectfully disagree with your assessment of the Ford 302, especially the earlier 289s. The A code 289 was producing 200 to 225 hp in the 1965 Mustang, with the K code 289 producing 271 hp in the GT. Carroll Shelby ramped that up to 306 hp in the naturally aspirated 289s and around 350 hp for the rare supercharged 289s. The Boss 302 was putting out more than 300 in the late 60s to early 70s. You don't need crazy horsepower numbers to propel what was then a car that weighed between 2,700 to 3,000 pounds. Pile on emissions equipment and the increasing weight of the vehicle and the story goes downhill from there. Not Ford's fault. Only so much you can do with a 1960s engine design in the face of tightening emissions and fuel economy regulations. GM, Chrysler and AMC (until 1987 when Chrysler bought them out) had exactly same challenges. Car companies had to keep redesigning the football, government keeps moving the goalposts. Remarkable that GM and Ford were able to keep their overhead valve engine designs alive into the late 90s.

[@americantadpole7162]

My daily driver is a black 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme SL 2-door. It’s nowhere near as awesome as the cutlass in the mid-80s, but I like that I’m keeping a cutlass on the road in 2022.

[@dallisb1047]

I graduated from high school in86. I always love this body style. They had more performance than is and was legal. Enough to make them fun. My friend Keith had a brand new 85 Cutlass. His parents made him settle for that after he totaled his 911. Wish my parents had money like that! 😂 I would happily have an H/O or 442!

[@dalemihocik4732]

Hate to break the news to you but these cars are not really what one would call affordable. Collectors and automotive enthusiasts have long coveted the 442 and know the history and value. It's also a numbers game when production numbers are low value is increased.

[@joellamoureux7914]

My uncle had an 85 442. I hate to say it but it really was a joke. He tried to show off passing a dump truck. I remember the tach going all the way around but it just didn't move. It was beautiful though! His had the t tops too. They should have put some power under the hood to match the rest of the package which was really quite good .

[@komradkolonel]

This was one of GM's last good body styles. That made these really sought after. Some people would get one with the V-6 and swap it and the transmission out for a 350 from a wrecked Camaro. With just a few modifications you could get performance very close to a Grand National without spending a lot of money. That's something that's nearly impossible to do in cars built today.

[@charlesbakston7414]

Buy a V6 Ecoboost Mustang, swap in a V8 and sell off the V6 engine.

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

I bought an 81 Cutlass that originally had a diesel, but someone had swapped a 350 Olds into it. The engine was knocking, so I took a 350/TH350 out of a wrecked Camaro and put that in. The problem was the 2.41 rear gears made it slow.

[@MarinCipollina]

@Driver 637 Why would you tell the government?

[@piercehawke8021]

@Driver 637 Using Calif as the proxy; rule of thumb was/is a swapped in engine had to be the same year or newer than the recipient vehicle and, 'truck' motors were something of a 'no no'; discussing emissions. Note that state no longer tests anything 1975 or back.

[@MarinCipollina]

@Driver 637 They would look for whether the engine has been swapped? Really? Instead of simply sticking the probe up the exhaust and waving it through? What state are you in?

[@TechnoLawyer]

I always loved the way these look. One with the Grand National engine, transmission, rear, and brakes would have been killer.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

They let Olds reach 100... then killed it off... would rather have seen weird Buick go than Olds or Pontiac...

[@myleslong5584]

They actually DID make a prototype with all kinds of goodies included in the upgrades. Think they called it a Darth Vader,as it was all blacked out just as the GN.

[@quad5186]

@@myleslong5584 never heard of that, thanks!

[@edwardpate6128]

@@BuzzLOLOL Buick the division that GM built on. Also the most popular make in China which is the worlds biggest car market.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

@@edwardpate6128 - GM built on Ford's Cadillac... and Louis Chevrolet's Chevy...

[@dave1956]

I bought a new 1981 Cutlass Supreme Brougham. I always loved the body styling of that car. I just wished that the build quality and the powertrain matched the looks.

[@derrickjackson6737]

DAMM RIGHT NOW that's a G Body 442 5.0 307 V8 wish they put a 5.7 350 Chevrolet engine in it 700 transmission in it

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

GM G-Body and B-Body are the best platforms ever in my opinion. F-Body cars are great too. But the G-Body is good for a wide range of uses

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Also, earlier GM A-body starting in 1964... Cutlass, Malibu, GTO, Skylark, El Camino, Sprint...

[@michaelp_42]

Thank You for posting this video. I’ve owned my gray over silver 1985 442 since 1990. The Olds 307 is a very reliable engine. Yes they were underpowered but manufacturers were dealing with strict emission control guidelines back in the early 80’s. A 350 TPI motor would’ve been a perfect fit for the 442, Monte Carlo SS and Grand Prix 2+2. It would’ve enabled them to ‘hang’ with the Grand National’s underrated Turbo V6. Those G-bodies were beautiful cars !!!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

An Olds 403" with high compression pistons and mild cam would be even a more perfect fit..

[@blackbird1448]

Sticker package. The Brougham was much nicer with all the stainless trim the 442 lacks.

[@micksterboone4517]

My Olds 307 went over 200k mi. and was never apart.

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

I've seen another example on KZbin where the guy has got 500 000miles before developing a rod knock.

[@capricetony]

Olds 307 was a great engine 👍

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@@capricetony yes they are!

[@markscungio2996]

307 Olds is a very good engine. With a bit of simple, but quality engine rebuild parts and philosophy, one can build one for 250-300 horsepower VERY EASILY, which is just enough more to really make a big difference for cruising

[@FMChimera]

The 307 is a useless boat anchor when the 350 Olds is readily available and has so much more potential. 403's can still be found as well. Got one under a tarp, just nothing to put it in.

[@albertgaspar627]

@@FMChimera Joe Mondello, king of the Olds builds, made 300 hp out of his 307--by replacing everything in the short block with 350 reciprocating assembly. then you have to change the roller block to the earlier 307 heads just to get an aftermarket intake to bolt on. sorry, the only thing worse than the 307 is its 260 little brother.

[@chadbentley6166]

Absolutely beautiful car!

[@yrasphong]

Everyone I know had a cutlass one time or another in the 80's -mid 90's

[@oldsguysgarage]

Great video! I always liked that two tone on the 442s and that dark blue over gray is just outstanding. I still have my 86 cutlass supreme i bought in 97, first car. Gets looks all the time especially at cruise night and we are taking it on the power tour this year. More people are appreciating these cars. I upgraded mine with a 3.73 rear end out of a 442 and paired it with a 2004-r out of a buick grand national. i have a hurst dual gate shifter in the console, almost got lighting rods but I liked the dual gate and bought it right as it was being discontinued. Have the vin 9 motor but I sometimes bump into the olds 403 sitting in my garage waiting to go in the 86 to complete the deal. So much car stuff to do so little time!

[@lonmcq7317]

The Lighting Rods were such a ridiculous idea... Just stupid...

[@eileenfranke2411]

The last of a classics

[@patrickmcgrath5411]

CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR..."I HAD AN 84' "HURST" OLDS🥰

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

These are cool!!

[@bigskychevyguys8842]

Lose the computer style voice and speak like a normal human ! What an irritating monotone. Some AI voices have more espression !

[@orderofmagnitude-TPATP]

....hes always been this way. Drives my wife mad as he says the entire make and model of car in every other sentence. However the channel has taught me so much about usa cars as I'm in UK.... but yeah he is very flat lol

[@Red-rl1xx]

I'm pretty sure it is an AI voice.

[@Red-rl1xx]

@@orderofmagnitude-TPATP Yeah, that kind of gets me, too; repeating the entire make and model 20 times a video. We know what car is being talked about! Just say it once!

[@farber442]

The 83 & 84 Hurst/Olds was based on the Cutlass Calais, not the Salon as the 85-87 was based on the Salon.

[@markmaiello9180]

Oldsmobile heaven...that’s what the 442 was...A great automobile.

[@uttasyda9746]

My 83 cutlass tan Supreme Miss it=3.8ltr But dropped a 350 rocket in it during autoshop during high school Didn't even have to change motor mounts!!! Crashed it ultimately and broke my femur in 7 places End of story

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Olds 403 would have also dropped right in...

[@MacGregor.]

I remember seeing those all over the Det area. Nice looking muscle car "

[@donferensic7482]

Such beautiful automobiles. I would love to own one now.

[@techs1smh13]

Boss had one black Hurst 442 olds nice car very solid

[@TheCarCrazyGuy]

1990-91 442 stood for 4 Cylinder, 4 Speed, 4 Wheels 😂

[@houseofno]

Actually the FWD Calais version stood for 4 cylinder 4 valves per cylinder and either double overhead cam or dual exhaust, depending on who you asked.

[@lauedbeatz5655]

Two doors*

[@Valorius]

Pretty cars, but total pigs. I had a Buick T Type turbo (also a G body) and would routinely beat Monto Carlo SS's and 442s by 20+ car lengths in drag races.

[@just4kicks950]

Seen some crazy things happen in my lifetime. Olds when't away & Burt outlived Pontiac 😔. Enjoy the stories & awesome cars 🎬👏👏🔥🔥🚘👍. Thanks 😎

[@markchwala2913]

I continue to cherish my cutlass supremes 1985,1986,1988 Cutlass Supreme Classic.I even had a 1984 supreme and a 1987 supreme in the rosewood color I think they called it. I worked at Pontiac G-Body assembly from 1985-1987 where all the Gbody cars were made Monte Carlo,Regal and Olds Cutlass supreme.I worked on second shift and on December 1987 it was the last time a piece of history rolled off that line for the last time never to be repeated again!

[@jimdodge5766]

Good looking car needs a 455 HD. engine with a turbo 400 trans.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Or, at least, a hot Olds 403 with built 200-4R...

[@dougsmith9571]

I like all the mid 80s g body . 442 and GN are a little nicer imo

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

About a year ago I got the chance to drive and work on a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 at the shop I work at.

[@lancemannion4113]

Having graduated in 86 I got to live through all the G-Body iterations. I always thought the Monte Carlo SS and the Grand Prix with the Aeroback looked kind of awkward, but obviously the Grand National, and in my opinion the Hurst Olds - especially black over silver - were absolutely stunning. Even though the GN looked more sinister being all black, there's something about the way the black Hurst Olds was detailed that I think just made it even nicer looking. Too bad they never put that motor (turbo 3.8) in that car! They certainly weren't the most powerful v8's *coughweak307cough*.... But they still had enough power to have fun, and you can probably uncork a few ponies with some old hot rodder tricks. I'd love to buy one of these but I don't think I've seen one for years!

[@kiprandom7208]

It's crazy that the hp of that time is on par with modern 4 cylinders

[@kiprandom7208]

@Speedy rapacki when you wrap up 100's of millions of dollars in fighting the government against environmental regulations, engineering loses funding

[@bobforpples]

180 hp, 225 lb-ft of torque, with a quarter mile time of 16.9, and you call that great? You’re out of your mind!

[@CirocObama.94]

The front wheel drive 442 compact was just as fast as the 87-442 the quad 4 was something else

[@20alphabet]

Indeed. And a neighbor's two door Alero was a fantastic car.

[@73ac39]

Quad 4 ran well. Too bad it was a FWD throwaway that few people remember. Maybe they should of put the quad 4 in the G body.

[@audieconrad8995]

@@20alphabet 🤣🤣《😔》

[@clinkerclint]

I'd put my money on the quad 4.

[@timothykeith1367]

@@73ac39 It would have been nice is these were still around when the 3800 was available

[@highlypolishedturd7947]

GM was getting excessively huge and bloated, but yeah, I was sorry to see Olds division go.

[@robertafay9198]

Love the 1978 cutlass very comfortable very easy to change engines but very hard to put headers on for a big block chevy had to put stock exhaust manifolds on it because easyist way to go add a five speed and a 427 engine love the look and the performance.

[@imo8249]

Still trying to find a 2000 ish Bravada

[@AMCmachine]

Actually there was a G body 442 in 1980 and it was the only Cutlass, I think, to come with the 350 Rocket that year. However, production numbers were rather low. I can't recall if I have ever knowingly seen one, although I may have as a youngster and simply didn't realize it. The '80s may have all been black with gold or white with gold if I am not mistaken. In fact I think that car was supposed to be issued as a Hurst Olds that year too, like the 1979 H/O before it, but for some reason that fell through so they offered it as a W-30 442 option.

[@thefettfan3994]

Bring it back! The legendry 442!!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

In what?

[@troynov1965]

Even if they bought it back under Buick it would just be some SUV type monstrosity. Let it rest in peace and dignity.

[@thefettfan3994]

@@MikeBrown-ii3pt "In an ideal world"

[@thefettfan3994]

@@troynov1965 Well, it never hurts to dream my friend!!!

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

@@troynov1965 Think about the Ford Mach E. If GM ever threatens to build a 442 E, I'd have to shoot myself!

[@danam0228]

I think the Aurora was the last great Oldsmobile. This was the last cool Oldsmobile. Was much better than the Monte Carlo or Grand Prix at the time. The Buick GN was too different to compare in my opinion

[@johnmcmullen456]

My late father was a car guy since his late teens, and his favorite and last car was a new white 1985 442. I really enjoyed driving it as well and hearing that awesome 307 HO exhaust rumble.

[@donnieboesch3502]

It's such a shame that so many GM G-bodies are getting so hard to fined. I guess it's because them are the choice cars for the Saturday short track racers, Hobby stock/Bombers. Kind of like how the old station wagons fell into the hands of Derby racers.

[@lawrencemathews5202]

Still have my 86 bought new still with under 20000 miles .

[@crankychris2]

Now, that's a collector car!

[@UsefulEntertainment]

Any GM body generation designed after the closure of body by fisher was and still is garbage.

[@rjcolombe]

How the heck do you have a review on an Olds 442 and not even explain the meaning of "4-4-2" to the viewers?

[@donaldwilson2620]

Another great video. I've been a fan of this channel for years now. I was thinking, would you mind doing a video on the last "high" performance Ford Thunderbird, the 1989-95 Thunderbird SC? There's not too many around now and I've always felt that it was an underappreciated gem.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

I agree Donald!

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Liked the styling of those years of mid sized T-Bird/Cougar... Cougar had enough rear headroom for adults...

[@yankees29]

My buddy still has one. Early 90’s I forget which one exactly.

[@mattkurtz8549]

I couldn't tell if the narratation was slow or if I was really stoned , but the narratation is pretty slow , and I'm pretty stoned and I think the guy talking is stoned as well 😉

[@jimmycline4778]

The 83 was a lot sportier than 85 up, with hood scoop,sportier paint scheme, rear spoiler, lighting rods!

[@ponchoman49]

Oldsmobile and GM died a slow death after 1988 when they eliminated the last of the G-body cars.

[@MichaelandCathy1999]

First car I bought at 20 years old was a 1969 Olds Cutlass S convertible, cherry red exterior, black interior and top. Rocket V-8 350 and 3speed /TH350. Now I’m driving another extinct brand 😂 a 2009 Pontiac G6 GT with only 100,000 miles and fully equipped, except the adjustable pedal option. Even has the Monsoon audio system b

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Isn't G6 just a re-badged Holden?

[@robertstone9988]

My mom hd one when I was a kid. Her favorite car she ever owned

[@jvolstad]

Anyone remember the Rallye 350?

[@DrOldsmobile91]

I owned a black 1985 that had the hurst hood scoop and spoiler on it, those made it pop even more

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 442 From 1985 To 1987 Iconic Modern Muscle Car 80s ☺😎 Thanks For Uploading

[@simpleman5238]

I remember going to the dealership 87. And looking at the last v8 442. I WAS ONLY 20 then. I didn't have enough beans to buy it. I had a 70 SX at the time. Now those are worth a small fortune. Shoulda coulda woulda.

[@knowbodiesfull5768]

You're not the only disappointed guy here. I lived within walking distance from an Oldsmobile dealer when I was little, then when I got older, I went to look at the car's inside the showroom. I never actually went inside, but it was exciting just the same. And with no job at the time, there was no way in the world I could afford a 1987 "4-4-2" - or anything else! This "4-4-2" was more cruiser than bruiser, IMO. (Anyone who begs to differ, feel free.). _(5/14/2022)_

[@1Pureblood606]

Been an Olds man forever , 2 '66 ( 1 a rag ) ,a 75, an 85 and an 85 I ended my driving life in a silhouette van

[@rogerwilcojr]

One thing for sure, it wasn't my dad's 1980 Oldsmobile Omega.

[@mattcox3373]

I’ve been a subscriber for a long time but please try to talk more like a human and less like a computer

[@justsomeone6835]

Gorgeous cars and I loved the monte SS for looks as well

[@muffs55mercury61]

I have to agree the Cutlass & 4-4-2 was probably the best of the lineup for those years. In 1985 GM butchered some of the big car lineup (Buick Electra, Cadillac DeVIlle & Olds 98) & they looked just awful. Olds still had the full size Delta 88. That and the Cutlass were the only ones left with the V8 engines. Since they introduced the small Cutlass in 1978 they sold like hotcakes every year especially the 2 door V8 equipped models.

[@alexanderjackson2037]

I remember Csaba Csere calling these "pseudo spirit" muscle cars.

[@jasonhumphry5836]

As a proud owner of a 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Brougham 2 door Sports Coupe... A MEN awesome video please don't forget the 1983 and 1984 Hurst/Olds Cutlass

[@jasonhumphry5836]

I stand corrected you do talk about the hurst olds

[@Blackdiamondprod.]

I’d argue that their last muscle car was the V8 Aurora.

[@crankychris2]

Surprisingly, the 4.0L "Shortstar" V-8 didn't seem plagued by the oil leaks of it's bigger brother the 4.6L Northstar. Both engines were smooth, powerful, and willing to rev. Quite a change from 80's GM V-8's like the 305/307's, which were "Emily Post polite". Floor the accelerator and watch everyone else go first. Man, that got old, real quick!

[@psymi-hk1fp]

@@crankychris2 I'm with you, but I can assure you 4.0 Aurora v8's leak oil too. I've still got my 2002 4.0 that I acquired new right after 9/11. 133k miles. Mine leaks about a quart every several hundred miles. You're absolutely correct about them being high revving and it's a fantastic engine and sounds really unique. Terminology wise, the 4.0 is not the "shortstar", it's the Aurora v8. The "shortstar" was the premium 6 cyl from Intrigue and, unfortunately, many Second Gen Auroras.

[@jonnyfennessy9812]

My dude had 1987 one. More of a show then a go.

[@pennywise8182]

Getting harder to find an original Cutlass without the '87-'88 euro front end as this is a popular "upgrade" for the "81 up style.....That euro front clip alone commands a pretty penny.

[@o-gee2859]

Oldsmobile, miss you!!!!

[@capricetony]

There were 1988’s but all were made in the fall/winter of 1987. NO, 1988’s we’re made in 1988. The Olds 307 while not a power house with durable and dependable.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

Olds 307 made it until 1991... as did Pontiac 301...

[@EltonDenton-tv8en]

My cousin had one 1986!!🎉🎉🎉

[@boss12]

I love G-bodies.

[@vstrom6508]

Had a 1987 and after removing all emissions and better exhaust new intake and carburetor jets and ecm prom this car would give 5.0 fox bodies a run for the money. Still my favorite car of all .

[@philtripi9937]

What’s the ECM prom for if you have a new carb?? Goofy over here making up stories.

[@SPSteve]

Those were great cars for the time. Too bad the Aurora V8 that came later wasn't available to go into the 442.

[@kc0lif]

i like the 442 all versions.

[@freedomfighter5095]

Definitely not the last great Olds. Just the last great RWD. In my humble opinion the 1st gen Aurora was the last GREAT Olds

[@dopeytripod]

the cars changed with the times, nothing more...

[@kylemlm]

Should had the 5.7 - L98

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

That would be great for these years.

[@devonvictor3210]

I had an 1980 and 1981 Cutlass supreme back in the 80's and early 90's. These were awesome cars and very popular back in the day. These were so much nicer then modern cars.

[@evanc6110]

I wonder why they didn't make a tpi set up for it?