Introduced for the 1964 model year, the Pontiac GTO became an unexpected success and kickstarted the muscle car wars. Over the next few months, other GM brands jumped on the high-performance midsize ...

The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 did not earn its reputation in glossy brochures or on a drag strip alone. It became a benchmark ...

The Oldsmobile 442 W30 is a revered figure in the world of muscle cars, captivating enthusiasts with its performance and historical significance. Born during a transformative era in American ...

“The W-30 version of the car has always been kind of the pinnacle of the Oldsmobile muscle car,” says Mancini. “I’ve always been a fan of not just Chrysler but GM muscle cars from that era and the 442 ...

If I ask you to name the first number that comes to mind when hearing the word ‘Oldsmobile,’ chances are it will be one of the following: 88 (as in Rocket 88), 4-4-2, or W30. OK, the last one is an ...

Brian is a published author who has been writing professionally for a decade in politics and entertainment, but found his calling covering the automotive industry. His love of cars started at an early ...

In 1964, the gearhead engineers over at Pontiac, led by John Z. DeLorean, came up with the idea of a mid-size factory hot rod to draw younger buyers into showrooms. They stuffed a 389 from a full-size ...

(Motor Authority) – The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 featured in the 1993 movie “Demolition Man” will be part of Barrett Jackson’s upcoming auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the auction ...

In 1963, John DeLorean and a bunch Pontiac engineers stuffed a big Pontiac engine in a lightweight Tempest, making a factory hot rod of it. Add in performance suspension bits, brakes, a chrome Hurst ...

The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 featured in the 1993 movie "Demolition Man" will be part of Barrett Jackson's upcoming auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scheduled to cross the auction block Jan. 27, the ...