1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Market Value & Price History
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 has a current market value of $71,006 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 160 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2002 between $57,200 and $110,000. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. 15 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $99,997. The median sale price is down 5.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 160 verified auction sales for the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 (159 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 12, 2026. Methodology
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1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Price History
The median 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 sold for $77,000 in 2026, against $24,329 in 2004. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,000 | 13 |
| 2025 | $77,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $101,200 | 17 |
| 2022 | $88,000 | 13 |
| 2021 | $104,500 | 7 |
| 2020 | $88,000 | 7 |
| 2019 | $81,730 | 10 |
| 2018 | $96,250 | 13 |
| 2017 | $49,500 | 5 |
| 2016 | $101,200 | 12 |
| 2015 | $51,700 | 7 |
| 2014 | $77,000 | 7 |
| 2013 | $88,000 | 7 |
| 2012 | $79,750 | 10 |
| 2011 | $66,000 | 4 |
| 2004 | $24,329 | 4 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $73,700 | — | Automatic |
| Jul 25, 2026 | $55,000 | 79,479 mi | Manual |
| Jul 24, 2026 | $71,500 | 4,183 mi | Automatic |
| May 18, 2026 | $94,500 | 63,556 mi | Automatic |
| May 15, 2026 | $69,300 | 79,463 mi | Manual |
| Apr 18, 2026 | $189,200 | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $187,000 | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $44,000 | 79,451 mi | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $77,000 | 159 mi | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $126,500 | 27,817 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $151,250 | 59,854 mi | — |
| Jan 14, 2026 | $106,700 | 17,071 mi | Manual |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $57,200 | 78,830 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 1, 2025 | $203,500 | 82,569 mi | — |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $73,700 | — | — |
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1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 worth?
A 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is worth approximately $71,006 as of Oct 12, 2026, based on 160 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $57,200 and $110,000; the full verified range is $20,520 to $247,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 cost new?
The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 carried an original MSRP of $3,376. Verified examples now trade around $71,006.
How much has the 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 is worth about 2003% more than its original MSRP of $3,376, with verified examples now trading around $71,006. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 sell per year?
15 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 160 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 sales in total.
Are 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 sale price is down 5.4% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, 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.
Where can I buy a 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30?
DriveIndex lists 1 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 for sale, priced from $99,997 to $99,997 (last checked Aug 31, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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