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1973 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2025.

$34,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $31,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1973
Make and model
Oldsmobile 442 and Cutlass
Generation
Cutlass 1973 to 1988
Version
442
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
3G37K3M254125
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 11% over its top.

Middle half of sales$21,675 to $27,875
Median$24,632
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 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 $21,675 and $27,875.

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
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
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442Bring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2024$16,250