[{"id": 13084983, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a very nice-condition Olds and I wish the seller the best of luck. The fact that GM calls it a 442 is laughable and the roofline is downright silly. A perfect example of how GM (and frankly the others, too) lost their way in the late 70s.", "likes": 16, "timestamp": 1701297636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085013, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT provides the VIN as a 'clickable field'. Doing so will yield a history of the car as the internet sees it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701297908, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085019, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 50, "content": "$50 bid placed by ralf-who", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701298010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085036, "authorName": "ratpack1968", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ratpack1968/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, this thing is a malaise era time capsule that will definitely will turn some heads. Good luck!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1701298195, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085064, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ratpack1968 \"Malaise era\". Well put!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701298455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085090, "authorName": "Gheidelberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gheidelberg/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by Gheidelberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701298696, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085155, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For the uninitiated, '442' originally meant, 400 cid, 4 speed, dual exhaust. When the car needed a broader audience, Olds added an automatic and changed the 442 to mean 400 cid, 4 barrel carb, and dual exhaust. This one ought to have been labelled a '221'. 260 cid, 2 barrel carb, and single exhaust. Some (not me, but some) refer to this car as a 'Flaccido 442'. Nice dash, tho. The 85 top-end speedo probably ought to be 70.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701299239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085165, "authorName": "Kulehandluke442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kulehandluke442/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by Kulehandluke442", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701299329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085166, "authorName": "Ugga1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugga1/", "bidAmount": 1700, "content": "$1,700 bid placed by Ugga1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701299368, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085183, "authorName": "ralf-who", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ralf-who/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have been reminded that the 442 came out in '64 with the 330 CID engine and that the '442' originally meant 4 bbl, 4 spd, dual exhaust. My apologies.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701299465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085206, "authorName": "Ugga1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ugga1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I hope to win it and then immediately set it on fire so I can rid it from the 442 gene pool.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1701299640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085307, "authorName": "Gheidelberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gheidelberg/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by Gheidelberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701300558, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085331, "authorName": "IdleWanderlust", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/idlewanderlust/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ralf-who close but incorrect. The original 442 in 64 option code B09 still retained the Olds 330. The 442 for that year was 4barrel carb, 4spd, 2 exhaust. In 65 the 400 wa offered but so was a 3spd auto so 442 changed to 400ci, 4barrel, 2 exhaust.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701300826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085455, "authorName": "Lemonadedave (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemonadedave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I knew the comments would be humorous at a minimum but I can see this is going to be fun! In all seriousness, this car runs and drives great. It really starts to grow on you after a while. Not too many around. I promise this car will get attention at cars shows.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1701302002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085473, "authorName": "kmh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a three-speed automatic transmission\" Power? What power? 110bhp??? Seriously though GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701302238, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085478, "authorName": "fedvet", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fedvet/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by fedvet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701302289, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085536, "authorName": "jeffsab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffsab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "4 wheels, 4 seats, 2 doors!", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1701302929, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085545, "authorName": "MonteCutlass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecutlass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oldsmobile at its finest. Lol\r\nThat shifter is the only thing remaining that resembles a 442.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701302989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085548, "authorName": "FCADAVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcadave/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by FCADAVE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701303033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085550, "authorName": "MonteCutlass", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/montecutlass/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Missed my chance to bid $442", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701303047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085614, "authorName": "mr_smee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_smee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have an irrational liking for these. You can laugh at these, or see them as tabula-rasa. There may be no other platform so versatile - Tubbed dragster, sure, low-rider, why not? 80s-o-rama Pro-street? Absolutely.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1701303713, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085674, "authorName": "Gheidelberg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gheidelberg/", "bidAmount": 3442, "content": "$3,442 bid placed by Gheidelberg", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701304447, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13085698, "authorName": "AlohaZ3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alohaz3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the firebreather of its predecessors, but like it regardless. GM was trying to keep sportiness alive at least, and during an especially difficult time to do so. The \u201879 Hurst Olds had a similar fate, but great body style, 180hp (or so) to work with.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1701304695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085877, "authorName": "rojanko", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rojanko/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ahh, the aeroback. Believe Buick made a version with a turbo. At least that was a sign of better things to come", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701306798, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085916, "authorName": "kurtkline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kurtkline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some food for thought, the 260 in 78 has the same dimensions as the 403, with a modified crossmember you could go with a TurboHydromatic transmission, real duals, modern aftermarket Fuel injection and some beefing up of the rear axle then you have an all Olds that would live up to the 442 badging (please no LS swap talk-plenty of HP from an Olds engine) and let\u2019s not forget this same year from GM you could get a WS6 400/4 speed TransAm, a Corvette or a Camaro with a 350 and before trucks were cool mainstream a 454 powered C10 Stepside, throw in Dodge Little Red Express and a 400CI Charger, in the spring you could still buy the Ford Gen II King Cobra and in the fall the new Fox Body Mustang so all was not lost - for me the great thing about that time was our 10-15 year old used cars we drove as teenagers were the best, I looked at a yearbook photo of our parking lot in the spring, it looks like a Mecum Auction staging area. 69 Nova SS 396, 67 Mustang GT 390, my 65 Pontiac 2+2 421, even my buddies Metallic Blue Chevy Van with his hopped up 350 small block was great.", "likes": 14, "timestamp": 1701307385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13085971, "authorName": "David_C.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_c.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "On the one hand \"it's only original once\". But, on the other hand, the 260 is such a dog, and this body style has so much potential for power (see Buick Regal Grand National) that it would be equally a shame not to tap its potential. Even though underhood options were lacking in the late 70s, these were very good handling cars that sat on the same 108 inch wheelbase that the F bodies did. Decisions, decisions....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701308099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086187, "authorName": "morningsmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/morningsmotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My mother had a black and gold one so for me it is sentimental and that is priceless.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701311075, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086324, "authorName": "borpsmobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borpsmobile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am the very fortunate owner of a '67 442 convertible that was originally purchased new by my dad. Holy smokes, what a difference 11 years makes.\r\n\r\nThat said, I still love this car. And, unlike the 60s and early 70s versions, you'll be hard pressed to find another, especially in this condition. \r\n\r\n@Lemonadedave - Thanks for bringing this to market and GLWTA.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1701313613, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086380, "authorName": "JohnF1966", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnf1966/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A great test case for determining if rare equals valuable. You never saw many of these when they were new and 45 years later they are surely very near extinct. Still a cool car car in a very AMC Pacer kind of way.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1701314428, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086482, "authorName": "Quattroman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quattroman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cool version of the Chevy Citation.... if that\u2019s even possible.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701316174, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086515, "authorName": "Jeffz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did Olds also have a 260 V6 in 78 ? I had a 78, this body style, with a 260, bench seat, and 3 speed manual, floor shift. Never saw another.\r\nNever saw these wheels, either, but they look genuine Olds. \r\nThese cars are 1000 times rarer than W-30's. Thanks to the seller for putting it up, and GLWA.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701317190, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13086569, "authorName": "Marlow1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marlow1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buttless Cutlass", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1701318691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13087262, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know they\u2019re commonly maligned, but I like the fastback body. It may be a gutless Cutlass with that 260, but with the body, graphics and wheels at least it looks good moseying. \r\n\r\n@Quattroman I\u2019m not sure if you\u2019re being literal or just referring to the general similarity of profile, but this was a different platform from the FWD X body Citation.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1701352930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13087358, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Little did anyone know at the time, but this platform would survive into the late 1980s. (They even had to rename it as the G-body in 1982, because in GM's long-term game plan, the A-body became a FWD platform that year.)\r\n\r\nFun fact: you could actually get one of these with a 5-speed manual behind the 260. Very few takers, so that would be an absolute unicorn today.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701353984, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13087428, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Isn't having both \"Salon\" and \"442\" in the same name an oxymoron ??", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701354766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13087431, "authorName": "Oldwoodie1927", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldwoodie1927/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder what the Oldsmobile Man would have to say about this\u2026 \ud83e\udd14", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701354783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13087494, "authorName": "FCADAVE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fcadave/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by FCADAVE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701355488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13087535, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A shell of its former self.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701355828, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13088189, "authorName": "Djordan442", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djordan442/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Curious what the market is for this gem. Lol", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701361156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13088682, "authorName": "SouthBender", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/southbender/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TransitGuy - The Salon was introduced in 1974 as a \"sporty\" fastback body style that offered bucket seats/consoles and better handling versus the more formal Supreme notchback. The 442 was an option package only available on the Salon body style these later years. Beginning in 1970, the Supreme 2-doors were always notchbacks and the Cutlass \"S\", Salon, and 442-optioned cars were all fastback designs, so it kind of makes sense that they continued that tradition from 1978 - 1980. In 1981 they ended the questionable fastback styling and introduced the Cutlass Calais (not to be confused with the later N-body Calais) as the sporty model to replace the Salon using the same notchback body as the Supremes. When new I think most people preferred the notchback over this body, so this is a very rare car today - especially in 442 trim.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701364813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13088837, "authorName": "David_P", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/david_p/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, this car must have spent a lot of time inside, because that's one of the nicest '70s GM plastic interiors around.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1701365861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13089556, "authorName": "vwjunkie60", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwjunkie60/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm not sure how many of the Salon bodied 442's were produced in 78, but in 79 there were only 350 made. I had a 79 442 in silver w/black on the bottom and black interior. The 260 gave up the ghost, so it got a Olds 403 transplant with a 350 turbo trans.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701369230, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13089717, "authorName": "Hearsecutor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hearsecutor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is 1 of 3 Aeroback/Salon coupes that sold at Mecum Chattanooga ranging from $6700-$8250 out the door; this being the most sought after of the trio:\n\nhttps://www.mecum.com/lots/1100689/", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701369874, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13091234, "authorName": "Hearsecutor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hearsecutor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Djordan442 in addition to my previous comment below, the last Salon (Brougham) on BaT reached $9k (RNM) in February, then later selling for $6600 (incl fees) at Mecum last month. \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-oldsmobile-cutlass-4/\r\n\r\nSurprisingly, the last 442 model on here back in July 2022 sold for $12k + fee, only to resell at Mecum last month for nearly 5k less @ $7700 (total). \r\n\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1979-oldsmobile-cutlass-salon-442/\r\n\r\nIt\u2019ll be interesting to see how this one ends\u2026", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1701373565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13093069, "authorName": "TransitGuy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transitguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SouthBender :\r\nThanks for the info .. my comment was more of an attempt at tongue-in-cheek humour (not a very good one, apparently) !\r\n\r\nThis is a fascinating auction, actually - glad to see such interesting and informative responses. \r\n\r\nCheers - enjoy the 'show' ! TG", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1701379967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13095508, "authorName": "texxas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texxas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Southbender. I'm sorry to have to correct you. The Salon used the same formal body style as the Supreme and started in 1973 not 74 and certainly was not available in 1970. The S and 442 used the fastback body style.\nThe Salon first appeared in 73 and could actually be ordered as a 4 door and would have a console and Salon specific bucket seats and steering wheel. I haven't seen one in a 4 door but it could also be ordered with a 455 and 4 speed manual in 1973.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701404498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13097994, "authorName": "borpsmobile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/borpsmobile/", "bidAmount": 4442, "content": "$4,442 bid placed by borpsmobile", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701453651, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13114479, "authorName": "Zoomer908", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoomer908/", "bidAmount": 6525, "content": "$6,525 bid placed by Zoomer908", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701630316, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13125117, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ralf-who I always knew the 442 moniker meant 4 barrel 4 speed dual exhaust. I am not sure where you got the 400 was for one of the 4's.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701731211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13125143, "authorName": "Mexican_Spec", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mexican_spec/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ralf-who I see you already corrected your comment. Sorry", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701731454, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13126986, "authorName": "Ryoung7474", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryoung7474/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by Ryoung7474", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701776800, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 13133041, "authorName": "Gregt909", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gregt909/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can picture someone\u2019s wife saying Merry Christmas honey. I got you that Olds Cutlass 442 you keep saying was your dream car and hope to own someday \ud83e\udd23", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1701814100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13134438, "authorName": "efogs400", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/efogs400/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No diss to the seller as it is certainly a time capsule and very clean. I had a 78 Salon with the 260 and it was smooth, comfortable and very reliable.\n\nIn High School we were buying late 60's early 70's 442's with 400's / 455's that were rusty beaters for a few hundred bucks, maybe a bit over 1k for a cleaner one. I remember the 76/77 Full Size Cutlass with a 442 sticker and a 260 in it thinking wow, what a blow to the ancestry of these great cars.\n\nJust when you thought things could not get worse, these 78 Aero Coupes came out in 442 trim, essentially saying to the 77 442, hold my beer.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701825498, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13136055, "authorName": "broadcom2", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/broadcom2/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "442 - 4 cylinders on the left, 4 cylinders on the right, 2 bbl carb ;) Really nice car - rare example.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701872158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13136494, "authorName": "GlennD46", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glennd46/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Buy this car, put a 403 and a 5-speed in it and probably a rear end change and you will have one heck of a sleeper. Olds fans would love it. The 403 is a bolt in.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1701876941, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13137236, "authorName": "nasmscott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nasmscott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "at least it has a V8...I like @GlennD46 's idea", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701882742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13137331, "authorName": "OneOfEach", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oneofeach/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a clone of the Chevy Citation X11 I had . . . painful memory.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701883355, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13137580, "authorName": "Movit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/movit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I was (and I still am) in the automotive industry - powertrain systems engineering. What a sad decade of controlling NOx with lower compression (less power, more fuel and more heat). This is another example of trying to put lipstick on a pig, up there with the \"Cobra\" with the big snake on the hood of the Mustang II - Sad, Sad, Sad,", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1701884930, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13138419, "authorName": "Alaskastang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alaskastang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Give Olds credit, it was the worst years for Detroit Iron and they were trying to do something. Trying to meet '80s emission standards with 60's technology, new design standards, increasing foreign competition. Give it all you got, these will grow in popularity.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701888288, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13139947, "authorName": "DemoBoy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/demoboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I so hope the buyer gets a tag that reads \"MALAISE\"...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1701894194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13139981, "authorName": "gforcejim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gforcejim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful and unusual car. I loved the Aeroback look when these arrived. For a brief time I had a pedestrian Salon with the same interior, but the 3.8. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701894331, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13140258, "authorName": "Utesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What I'd REALLY appreciate is a full shot of that Delta 88 \"Apprehender\" behind the the 442 in the pic(s)!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701895304, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13140444, "authorName": "Utesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To know one could order a 350! (in the Cruiser)......that would be THE one to find! (https://www.lov2xlr8.no/brochures/olds/78oldmo/bilder/9.jpg)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701895823, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13140595, "authorName": "Utesman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/utesman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enough w/the Chevy Citation comparisons already!...those were wrong-wheel-drive cars!...this one's RWD!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1701896254, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13140930, "authorName": "Ryoung7474", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryoung7474/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 12/6/23 for $8,250 to Ryoung7474", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701897480, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 13141103, "authorName": "gforcejim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gforcejim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations Ryoung7474, I think you got the deal of the day!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1701897975, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13141149, "authorName": "imach2o", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imach2o/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll give you a thumbs up at the next car show. Congratulation!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701898100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13141168, "authorName": "foxinn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/foxinn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice piece of American auto history here--possibly one of the few variants from that era worth collecting. My first car ever was the 4dr Buick Century version of this hump back. Ugly as sin but very reliable and with a mild cam replacement it would light up the tires and taught me how to drive sideways. Don't miss that car at all but I'd probably have kept it if it was a 442. Nice acquisition Ryoung7474!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1701898158, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13616298, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "442:\n\n4 cylinders down the left side\n4 cylinders down the right side\n2 BBL carb (the saddest part of this whole deal!)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707411356, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13616306, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh wow @broadcom2 - I SWEAR I typed the below before seeing your comment! LOL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707411436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13616345, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Quattroman \r\nNot in any way a version of a Citation. Totally different. Kinda like a Fleetwood is not a version of a Fiero.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707411605, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13616360, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My buddy had a 78 Cutlass with the 260, a gold 2 door (with a trunk LOL). It was a nice, low mile car but incredibly poochy. I recall a base 4 cylinder Grand Am utterly smoking him :^(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707411758, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 13616372, "authorName": "RWD-FTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rwd-ftw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Finally, FWiW, I have always thought these looked cool. \r\nOn days you take it out you will not see another one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1707411835, "type": "comment"}]