Auto Car: Hemmings Find of the Day – 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2

If you’re among the GM muscle car enthusiasts who instinctively gravitate toward the 1968-1972 Chevelle SS or the Pontiac GTO, one turn behind the wheel of an Oldsmobile 4-4-2 of the same vintage might have you wondering if you’ve just been mindlessly following the herd. The 4-4-2 isn’t the fastest of GM’s A-body stable nor is it the most outrageously styled, but its road manners are surprisingly composed and it delivers a remarkably modern driving experience for a car pushing the half-century mark. Of course, this is no secret among the Oldsmobile 4-4-2, W-30, and Hurst/Olds cognoscenti – of which there are many true believers. They’ve known for years that their favorite car often doesn’t get the credit it deserves. From a value standpoint this can be a good thing. If you’re in the market for a 4-4-2 and you’re cross-shopping against the GTO and Chevelle SS, you might find that with the Oldsmobile you get a tad more car for your money. Take, for instance, this 1969 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 convertible for sale on Hemmings.com. With some time spent performing a little creative detailing and refurbishing, it could be a cruise night trophy magnet. From the seller’s description:

21k miles, all #,s match 400-4 barrel carburator,dual exhaust,white bench seat interior, with automatic on the column,[ th400] power steering, brakes and top,factory am-fm, factory super-stock 2 wheels,original jack -owners manual,no dents, no rust, ready to drive and show.