Hi there. I've been reading this forum for a while and finally decided to join now that I've got my 1973 442 in the pole barn. It's a four-speed, 455 and it's white with a maroon stripe. I really like it it runs well but there's body issues I've got to take care of. Hope to have her all done by the end of April . Going to see AC/DC. I think it's apropos that I roll up to the concert in a 1973 to watch a band that started and 1973. Looking forward to talking to you all.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome to ClassicOldsmobile. Post some pics of the car.

 

Welcome

 

Welcome to the site. Does your 442 have A/C?

 

Welcome from a fellow (past) V code owner, mine was a ‘72. Drove it down PA route 3 to the tower theater in upper darby to catch AC/DC open up for UFO in 1979. RIP Bon.

 

Welcome, post some pics when you get a chance.

 

Nice, cool, rare, and quick car. Welcome aboard Gretsch442, and please post pics asap !

Is she a U code or V ? Your model is one of the lucky ones that has a Hemmings writeup. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/rei...tlass-supreme/

 

Welcome- there are a number of us 73-77 guys here, and another ton of experts on all things Olds.
Don't be shy about asking questions. We're here to help others as best we can.

 

Welcome! I just purchased a 1973 442 with a 455 also but not the rare 4-speed.

 

What are we supposed to be looking at here? My eyes are drawn more to that beautiful '66 Toronado than anything else. Just sayin'!


If you want people to focus on the black car, you need to do THIS!

 

oh, I agree that the Toro is THE eyecatcher, by miles, and rightfully so!!!
I'm not the greatest at editing pics etc., so I just posted the first one I found with the Salon in it..
I keep saying I'll have to get a pic file together specific for the Salon, but hey..we all know the Colonnades aren't the most popular..
We all enjoy our cars, and maybe I'll put together a 'baby book' one of these days for shows..

 

Your '73 is a beautiful car in its own right!

I especially like the color-matched wheelcovers.

 

One last comment about the Toronado in your photo. Not only is it a beautiful car in its own right, but it happens to be "autumn bronze" (Oldsmobile name) in color, which is probably the most sought-after color on those cars.

 

..74..lol (the 'red-haired stepchild' of the 73-77 'red-haired stepchildren')

Yes, the Salons came with color-matching, Salon-only covers (unless rally wheels were ordered)

The Toro has been to several OCA Nats..unfortunately, she won't make Bowling Green this year..
It always draws attention, even among other Toros!

 

Oops! Sorry.

(Hey, the all look alike to me!)