1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible has a current market value of $68,680 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2008 between $49,500 and $79,200. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. 4 have sold in the past 12 months. The median sale price is up 2.2% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago.
Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible, latest sale Sep 24, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $71,500 | 64,776 mi | Automatic |
| May 26, 2026 | $57,000 | 41,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $52,800 | 50,291 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 15, 2025 | $74,800 | 103 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 3, 2025 | $62,895 | 70,374 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 9, 2024 | $87,000 | 48,300 mi | Manual |
| May 7, 2024 | $50,500 | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2022 | $29,800 | 71,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 20, 2012 | $79,200 | — | Manual |
| Mar 11, 2011 | $36,300 | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2010 | $84,700 | — | Manual |
| Jun 19, 2010 | $49,500 | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2009 | $104,500 | — | Automatic |
| Feb 6, 2009 | $30,250 | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2008 | $30,525 | — | — |
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How much is a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible worth?
A 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is worth approximately $68,680 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 24, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $49,500 and $79,200; the full verified range is $29,800 to $104,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible sales in total.
Are 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible sale price is up 2.2% over the past 12 months versus one to three years ago, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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