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1975 Oldsmobile 442

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 16, 2023.

$14,300Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $13,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1975
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
Cutlass 1973 to 1988
Version
442
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3G37K5R147350
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 11 comparable sales, 72% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$22,350 to $29,000
Median$25,014
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass 442 (Cutlass 1973 to 1988) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $22,350 and $29,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade 442 CoupeBring a Trailer, Sept. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 13, 2025$30,000
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S Colonnade 2-Door Hardtop Coupe 442Bring a Trailer, Nov. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 4, 2026$10,000
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 CoupeBring a Trailer, Feb. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 12, 2026$23,700
1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass S 442 CoupeBring a Trailer, Aug. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 19, 2025$35,999
1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442Mecum, May 11, 2025MecumMay 11, 2025$31,000
1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442Bring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$24,250
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442Bring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$25,014
1986 Oldsmobile 442 CoupeMecum, Dec. 6, 2024MecumDec. 6, 2024$21,000