1966 Oldsmobile 442

Another beautiful Basil Classic... this 1966 Oldsmobile Cutlass showing 22,179 miles has been handpicked and meets Joe Basils standards of excellence and tradition of fine automobiles since 1951.

The Basil family takes great pride in continuing to bring you excellent automobiles, as we have since 1951. Still another stunning beauty, a 1966 Oldsmobile 442, is presented here by the Basil family for your consideration. Oldsmobiles entry into the midsized muscle car market began in 1964 with the debut of the 442. The 442 nameplate was meant to indicate the car was equipped with a 4-speed transmission, a 4-barrel carburetor, and dual exhaust - early on, this is exactly how these cars were equipped. However, as the new 442 gained popularity, additional performance options were made available, including an automatic transmission. Although the 442 was a solid performer from its inception, by 1966 Oldsmobile redesigned the model with longer, sleeker body lines. This new body style succeeded in exuding the overall elegance that Oldsmobile had come to master. Coupled with a 360-horsepower, well-tuned engine and a 4-speed transmission, the 1966 442 was capable of an impressive 13.7-second quarter-mile time. Oldsmobile had perfected a performance beauty.

Basil Classics is pleased to present this rare and highly optioned 1966 442 Convertible, equipped with three two-barrel Rochester 2GC carburetors atop a 400 cubic-inch V8, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. This Tri-Power three-deuce setup was a one-year-only option available exclusively on the 442. The cleanly detailed engine compartment perfectly complements the 400ci powerplant, which is correctly finished in factory copper color. The power steering pump and power brake booster are just two of the many power options you become aware of as you review the expansive engine bay. Stunning silver metallic paint on the laser-straight body panels is set off beautifully by chrome American Racing wheels. The stainless-steel body-side trim with inset body-color moldings further contributes to this classic look, as do the near-perfect chrome bumpers at both the front and rear. The addition of a newly appearing black convertible top and a clear rear plastic window takes the overall presentation of this gorgeous 442 to the highest expected level. If youre already impressed, as you must be, then its time to hop into the drivers seat for an additional adrenaline boost. Here we find a nicely appointed black vinyl interior with comfortable bucket seats, a matching center console housing a factory vacuum gauge and the 4-speed Hurst shifter.

Additionally, just beyond and to the left of the sport steering wheel, we find a dash-mounted factory tachometer. A power top, power windows, and an in-dash factory radio round out the extended list of options appointed to this beautiful 442. This one wont last long, so come on in and have a look - you may find love at first sight.

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