At the peak of the muscle car era, Oldsmobile had proven itself capable of producing not only full-size luxury cars like the Ninety-Eight and Toronado, but high performance vehicles that were powerful, sleek and very appealing to the muscle car crowd. The jewel of the Olds muscle car crown was the 442 group, first offered as an option in mid-1964 and soon after available as a series. In 1969, an Oldsmobile 442 with a special W-30 package was among the fastest American cars available to a public that seemed more and more entranced with speed. By 1970, the 442 came in three models - a Hardtop Coupe, Sports Coupe and Convertible. All were two-door vehicles with special chrome moulding, paint stripes and a unique Handling package. The 455 cubic inch engine produced an awesome 365 horsepower and, coupled with its brawny styling, made the Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is a major force on the road. Now, the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is re-created in an exciting 1:43 scale die-cast model. Precision-engineered and authentically detailed, this die-cast replica is produced by - and available exclusively from - Matchbox Collectibles, the greatest name in die-cast.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: V-8 with overhead valves; displacement: 455 cubic inches
Brke horsepower: 365 @ 5000 rpm
Carburetion: Rochester Model 4GC four-barrel
Production: 2,933 units
Original Price: $3,376 (Hardtop Coupe); $3,312 (Sports Coupe); $3,567 (Convertible)
Current Value: $13,000 (Hardtop Coupe); $18,000 (Sports Coupe); $21,000 (Convertible)

(1997)

Scale: 1:43