Best Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Year to Buy
There is no single best Oldsmobile 442 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 81 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $54,054 and trades most often (24 verified sales).
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 8, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 442 Convertible | $71,429 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1971 442 Convertible | $68,680 | — | 15 | — |
| 1970 442 Convertible | $66,000 | — | 19 | — |
| 1969 442 Convertible | $54,054 | — | 24 | — |
| 1968 442 Convertible | $34,565 | — | 7 · too few to rank | — |
| 1967 442 Convertible | $28,562 | — | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1965 442 Convertible | $24,063No sale since Mar 2024 | — | 4 · too few to rank | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which 442 Convertible year is appreciating?
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Best Oldsmobile 442 Convertible Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Oldsmobile 442 Convertible year to buy?
There is no single best Oldsmobile 442 Convertible year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 81 verified sales, the 1969 is the most affordable at $54,054 and trades most often (24 verified sales). The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Oldsmobile 442 Convertible year is the cheapest?
The 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $54,054. The most valuable is the 1971, at $68,680.
How much is a Oldsmobile 442 Convertible worth?
Depending on the model year, a Oldsmobile 442 Convertible is worth from $54,054 to $68,680 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Oldsmobile 442 Convertible year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.