1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Tank Tops

Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Silhouette

An image of the front of a blue 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 with a title text overlay.

Perfect gift for petrolheads and auto enthusiasts

Drawing of a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442.

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.

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442 VINTAGE

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The Oldsmobile 4-4-2 (also known as the 442) is a muscle car that was originally introduced as an option package for US-sold F-85 and Cutlass models, but 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-1970s. The "4-4-2" name (pronounced "Four-four-two") derives from the original car's four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual transmission, and dual exhaust system. This muscle car crazy style design celebrates these legendary performers that were well-known to tear it up both on the street and on the track.

An image of the rear corner of a blue 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 with a title text overlay.

An image of the front corner of an orang 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Hardtop Coupe with a title text overlay.

Oldsmobile's Hottest Number! Surly Dr. Olds would approve.

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Artwork of a 1987 Oldsmobile 442.

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' !!

OLDS 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT CUTLASS OLDSMOBILE

OLDSMOBILE 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT

1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass muscle car photography art for T-shirts, stickers, and apparel, 70 442 merch, fan art.

For you who love speed. The 1960s and 1970s were a great time to be alive. Power that created some of the rarest muscle cars, with giant V-8s and many horsepower, these aging road animals still tell surprising stories. Design perfect for everyone who loves american muscle car, you will love this outfit. Great gift for lovers of American v8 engines. To give as a birthday or Christmas gift. Tee for classic car lovers, muscle car lovers, collectors or drag racing fanatics.

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS HURST

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.

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OLDSMOBILE 442 HOODIE T-SHIRT

1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 classic American muscle car outline line drawing (also available in black)

An image of the front corner of a green 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible with a title text overlay.

An image of the front of a yellow 1967 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass Supreme Holiday Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front of an orange 1972 Olsdmobile Cutlass 442 Hardtop Coupe with a title text overlay.

At the height of the muscle car era, Oldsmobile made a deal with Hurst that worked out really well for both companies. In order to create a “halo” car, the two companies collaborated to produce special, limited edition, high-performance Cutlasses. The program started in 1968 with a run of 515 cars, and continued off and on for a number of years, with the final run in 1984, but for many fans, the 1968, 1969, and 1972 versions were the best out of the nine years these cars were offered. The inspiration for the production cars was the Hurst Hairy Olds of 1966-67, drag cars that made a huge impact – twin-engine, four-wheel-drive monsters that were really fun to watch.

An image of the front of a green 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Coupe with a title text overlay.

An image of the front corner of a red 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Hardtop Coupe with a title text overlay.

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.

OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS 442

Back in the '60s, 'racing division member' decals were all the rage, and this Oldsmobile example is no exception. They all followed the same basic formula, and muscle car aficionados would add them to their rides to give them a little more street cred ;)

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.

Our designs are set up for classic car enthusiasts and is in no way affiliated any car company or car manufacturer. Any brand names on tags are used for descriptive purposes only.

Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Quad 442 Silhouette

A close up image of the side of a blue 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 with a title text overlay.