Featured here is a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Convertible.
This was an Olds muscle car built from 1964 through 1987. The numerals 442 meant that the automobile had a four-barrel carburetor on a 330 cubic inch V-8, a floor mounted four speed manual, and dual exhausts.
Oldsmobile did enter the muscle car niche a bit late in the game but there are those that actually think Olds created the first muscle car with it’s 303 cubic inch V-8 Rocket 88 back in 1949.
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Styling
The Olds Cutlass was a good looking automobile. In addition to that it offered a degree of luxury. At the same time there were plenty of options available so you could obtain the exact car you wanted.
The 1971 models had an aggressive look to them but also a refined look. The twin grilles had a more square look to them and ran up to the hood and down to the bumper.
A Year Later The Federal Emission and Safety Regulations
It’s interesting to note what effect the  new federal emissions and safety regulations had on performance cars. The regulations which came out in 71-72 did it’s best to 8 wh2interesting to note ng to4whicohoodwhicohoodwhicohoodwhicohoodwhicohodwhicohoodwhidM3gree rmed cospnd Safet401rrburlations