Oldsmobile T-Shirts

Drawing of a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442.

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442 VINTAGE

The worlds best logo Gleaming in the noon day sun! Showing your colors with style!

1968 was a very big year for the 442, starting with the fact that it was finally made into its very own model. From the time that the first 442 was released in 1964 up until 1967, it had been purely a performance package that could be added to the F-85 or Cutlass midsized Oldsmobile lines. With stellar sales and growing interest in the muscle car class as a while, Olds wisely decided to put the 442 out on its own. 442 models that came equipped with the W-30 Force-Air induction system took in cold air from around these lights. The W-30 package, which had been first introduced at the end of the 1966 model year, had unique internal engine modifications that included special heads and a high output cam.

Artwork of a 1987 Oldsmobile 442.

The 1969 Hurst/Olds again used the 455-cid V-8 with W-30 heads, cam, distributor, and Force-Air induction. This engine, called the W-46, was slightly detuned from ’68, losing 10 bhp. A H/O modified Turbo Hydra-matic transmission with console-shifted Hurst Dual-Gate was mandatory. As high performance raced into the wacky late ’60s, the idea of a mad scientist conjuring up ever-more-potent 4-4-2s seemed almost reasonable, and Olds advertising was rife with the image of Dr. Oldsmobile in his baggy lab coat and silent-movie mustache. In a sense, there really was such a fellow: Jack “Doc” Watson, head of research for Hurst Performance Products.

Classic Car

Vintage Wheels: the sturdy '50 Oldsmobile Club Coupé

Vintage Wheels: the superior Oldsmobile Club Coupe

Oldsmobile was a brand of American automobiles produced for most of its existence by General Motors. Olds Motor Vehicle Co. was founded by Ransom E. Olds in 1897. In its 107-year history, it produced 35.2 million cars, including at least 14 million built at its Lansing, Michigan factory. When it was phased out in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American automobile marque. Running with the rocket theme and based on the popularity of its Rocket V8 engine, Oldsmobile fully embraced the rocket as its insignia. It even altered the grilles and taillights on its models to imitate the upright rocket. During this time, Oldsmobile hit its peak with the country’s best-selling car, the Cutlass.

The Dr. Oldsmobile theme was one of Oldsmobile's most successful marketing campaigns in the early '70s, it involved fictional characters created to promote the wildly popular 442 muscle car. 'Dr. Oldsmobile' was a tall lean professor type who wore a white lab coat. His assistants included 'Elephant Engine Ernie' who represented the big block 455 Rocket engine. 'Shifty Sidney' was a character who could be seen swiftly shifting his hand using a Hurst shifter. 'Wind Tunnel Waldo' had slicked back hair that appeared to be constantly wind blown. He represented Oldsmobile's wind tunnel testing, that produced some of the sleekest designs of the day. Another character included 'Hy Spy' who had his ear to the ground as he spied on the competition.

Image based on my photo of a 1972 Oldsmobile 442 classic muscle car

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS HURST

Classic and iconic 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - the car driven by George Stark in Stephen King's The Dark Half - outline line drawing (also available in white)

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Classic and iconic 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado - the car driven by George Stark in Stephen King's The Dark Half - outline line drawing (also available in black)

When your number is up - let em' all know! An automobile with classic lines - The Oldsmobile 442 - Right on the edge between cool and smokin' !!

Based on my photo of a 1960s classic Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 (also available in white)

this is a stunning advertising image from the 1948 Oldsmobile. A true classic car in every sense of the word. Enjoy this shirt if you love classic cars or classic advertising.

Outline line drawing graphic of a 1956 Oldsmobile Starfire American classic car (also available in black)

Based on my photo of a 1960s classic Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 (also available in black)

Outline line drawing graphic of a 1956 Oldsmobile Starfire American classic car (also available in white)

The classic Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme!

Perfect gift for petrolheads and auto enthusiasts

Based on my photo of a 1970s Oldsmobile 442 classic muscle car (also available with 442 emblem)

Oldsmobile Truck - a Classic pickup truck photography on T-shirts, Stickers, and Apparel. Oldsmobile Truck Merch, Fan Art.

The perfect gift for Oldsmobile Cutlass owner and enthusiast

The perfect gift for Oldsmobile Cutlass owner and enthusiast

Perfect gift for petrolheads and auto enthusiasts

Fantastic gift for petrol heads or great garment at sports car events.

Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Silhouette

Classic muscle car detail

Based on my photo of a 1970s Oldsmobile 442 classic muscle car (also available without 442 emblem)

Oldsmobile Service. Vintage sign reproduction. Flat and clean version. By Hit the Road Designs.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe (1983) Silhouette

The 1958 Atomic Oldsmobile T-Shirt from VivaChas!! ~;0)