Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  455 V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Tan
• VIN #
  336870Z134839
• Mileage
  64338
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Yellow
• Stock #
  SN3478
• Warranty
  

1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Tribute — 455ci V8, W-30 Badging, TH400, Soft Yellow 2-Door Hardtop Why This Car Is Special The 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass occupies a specific and well-earned place in the muscle car era. While the 442 was Oldsmobile's flagship performance model, the Cutlass was the platform beneath it — and in 1970, Oldsmobile sold the 442 as an option package on the Cutlass rather than a standalone model. That means a Cutlass like this one, built on the same A-body platform, wearing 442 badging and W-30 identification, and carrying a 455ci V8 under the hood, represents exactly the kind of car that rolled off dealer lots during the peak of the horsepower wars. The 1970 model year was a watershed moment for Oldsmobile performance. The 455 cubic inch engine was introduced that year as the top displacement option for the 442, replacing the previous 400ci unit. Oldsmobile's 455 was known for producing massive low-end torque rather than high-rpm peak power, which made it exceptionally strong on the street. The factory rated the standard 455 at 365 horsepower, while the W-30 forced-induction package — which used outside air drawn through functional hood scoops — was rated at 370 horsepower. The W-30 option also included a specific camshaft, fiberglass inner fender wells to reduce underhood heat, and a cold-air induction system that made meaningful real-world performance differences. The VIN on this car decodes to a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass two-door hardtop body style, built at the Lansing, Michigan assembly plant. The body style code confirms the pillarless hardtop configuration — one of the most appealing designs of the era, with the long roofline and frameless side glass that defined early 1970s GM coupes. This particular car is presented as a 442 Tribute with W-30 badging, a 455ci V8, and the complete visual and mechanical package that made those cars desirable in period. It's been built to drive and enjoy, not sit in a trailer. Features List -...