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 ...