Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Emblem 1969 - 1975 Novelty License Plate - Vintage Emblem
1969 - 1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Emblem Emblem License Plate
Do you know how the Oldsmobile 4-4-2 got its name? If you’re not familiar, I suspect you may assume that it has a huge 442 cubic inch/7.2-liter V8, but it’s not that.– these cars actually had an even bigger 455 cubic inch engine. No, the numbers are there for weirder reasons. The name refers to a four-barrel carburetor, a four-speed manual transmission, and two exhaust pipes. The 442 name is legendary now, but, objectively, this is a weird-ass way to name a car. Carb barrels, gears, and exhaust outlets? Seems like a sort of haphazard selection of traits, though they are significant ones. The second generation saw the 442 at its zenith, both in terms of performance and popularity. From 1968–1971, Oldsmobile offered the 442 as a standalone vehicle, but slumping sales put the kibosh on that pretty quickly. It returned in 1972 as a Cutlass option again. As performance started to dip, the Oldsmobile 442 still survived as appearance and balance options. It was a testament to its success that the Oldsmobile continued to be offered into the next decade and beyond. Major exterior changes met the 442, evolving through various color schemes and aerodynamic style changes. Ultimately, these generations found themselves trying to find their place amongst the increasing regulations of the era. The final generations of the Oldsmobile 442 involved several different designs and options that renewed interest in the classic car. The Hurst/Olds was brought back, along with the “W” options that had been so popular. Although it continued to be popular, these generations also saw pauses in the production of the 442s. It would return with new designs while staying true to its name. Eventually, the Oldsmobile 442 name would finally be retired forever in the early '90s.
Perfect for all car enthusiasts that want to show their passion for their car by adding style, showing their pride, or enhancing the appearance of their vehicle with this novelty license plate. This license plate shows the magnificent 1969 - 1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Emblem on a colorful background with racing stripes. Choose between 16 different colors to customize your vehicle to the fullest. Our license plates are quality made of .032" American Aluminum that will not rust, crack, break or peel and are UV protected for outdoor use and durability. This 1969 - 1975 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 Emblem Novelty License Plate can also be used to decorate the walls in your garage, office, workshop, man cave, or any other room or anywhere you feel you deserve decoration spot.
Available in: Baby Blue - Black - British Green - Cattail Brown - Dark Red - Good Orange - Gray - Hot Pink - Italian Red - LeMans Blue - Light Green - Military Green - Racing Blue - Steel Blue - White - Yellow
Made of .032 Aluminum
6" x 12" (153 x 306 mm) standard automotive license plate size (U.S.)
4 holes for easy mounting
Water-resistant
UV protected for outdoor use and durability
The image is permanently infused into the aluminum that will not crack, fade, chip, or peel (we do not use stickers or decals)..
This product is made in the USA.
* Oldsmobile or any other marks are registered trademarks. Our products are not approved by any of these manufacturers and trademarks. We do not imply any association with these manufacturers and references are based on historical information in the public domain.
