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1969 Oldsmobile 442

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 9, 2026.

$37,400Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $34,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972
Version
442
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3448791123843
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 134 comparable sales, 18% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$40,000 to $74,750
Median$53,500
Sales behind it134Likely

From 134 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass 442 (442 and Cutlass 1968 to 1972) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $40,000 and $74,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1969 Oldsmobile 442 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$56,000
1969 Oldsmobile 442 Sports CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$30,500
1969 Oldsmobile 442 ConvertibleBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$51,750
1969 Oldsmobile 442 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 15, 2026MecumJan. 15, 2026$71,000
1969 Oldsmobile 442Mecum, Jan. 9, 2026MecumJan. 9, 2026$40,000
1969 Oldsmobile 442 Sports Coupe W-32Bring a Trailer, Dec. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 9, 2025$50,900
1969 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2025$26,000
502-Powered 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe Drag CarBring a Trailer, July 22, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 22, 2025$15,000