Hello Old's fans,
Does anyone know where to look on the internet for original factory order information on 68 F85, Cutlass and 442 body cars? My mission is to replicate a 68 post car - 400 inch 4 speed, with minimal factory options... Or possibly a base 442 post coupe.

One question I have. If you ordered a 442, what were the additions to a base car? I think the 442 was a distinct car in 68 vs. an option on the Cutlass or F85. Appearance wise, it looks like a Cutlass S with a big engine and unique rear bumper.

So any site where I can get back to what the factory would/could have built would be helpful.

I don't think you could have ordered an F85 with a 400 back in 68, but if it were possible, I might build one that way.

Some of the appearance questions: Could you get a 442 without chrome roof drip rails, without the window chrome, without the upper body molding, without the wheel opening molding?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

I think I see what you're after. Yes, the 442 was a separate model in '68. The attached will give you an idea what all came with it. You could get an F85 post V8 without all the trim, but not a 442 post.
You could get the 400 only in the 442 and F85 wagons.

So what you'd need to "replicate" is a 442 Sports Coupe with an M20 or M21.
The Anti-Spin was an option, so you'd need to "add" that too.

 

Kurt, Great information. I guess a 442 would have all the chrome moldings that I don't want. So I'll go the F85 route. Thank you for sharing your reference material.

Bob D'

 

This reminds me of a car I once ran across. It was a 1968 442 Sport Coupe with bench seat (a $55 or so credit option), HD three speed floor shift (base transmission in the 442) and NO other options. Probably the least expensive 442 you could have bought in 1968. Kinda cool in a perverse sort of way. Unfortunately the car was a complete rust bucket.

 

Kurt you are so