1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass

1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible â?" 455 Big Block, M21 Muncie 4-Speed, Factory Tach, Built by Ricky Hill Why This Car Is Special The 1965 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 occupies a specific and important place in muscle car history. In 1965, the 442 was still an option package applied to the Cutlass body rather than a standalone model â?" the designation standing for 4-barrel carburetor, 4-speed transmission, and dual exhaust. That year, Oldsmobile offered the 442 package on the Cutlass in coupe, hardtop, and convertible form, and the convertible was the rarest of the three body styles. The combination of the open body with the full 442 performance package made these cars desirable when new, and they remain among the most sought-after mid-sixties GM intermediates today.