1970-1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible (1970 - 1971)
Published generation page sourced from the serving MVs, with deterministic market prose, price history, and linked auction rows built from the live entity context.
1,025 sold at auction, median $44,000. 3,020 total results tracked from 15 auction houses.
Pulled from the latest linked sale that includes a thumbnail on the serving surface.
Market Narrative
Data-backed overview
The (1970 - 1971) generation of the Oldsmobile 442 Convertible (1970-1971) has been offered 3,020 times at auction. 1,025 of those found buyers, at a median of $44,000.
Sale prices span a wide range: $50 at the entry point to $1,765,000 at the top. The interquartile range is $25,300–$71,500.
The market remains active: 85 auction results in the past 12 months, 67 of which were successful sales.
Auction volume has softened, with 67 sales in the past 12 months versus 85 previously.
Of 3,020 auction appearances, 255 did not sell, for an unsold rate of 8%. This is a healthy sell-through rate, indicating strong demand.
This is one of the most actively traded collector cars, with deep auction data and reliable pricing signals.
Data sourced from Acc Auctions, Barrett-Jackson, and Bring a Trailer, plus 12 other auction houses. Last updated March 28, 2026.
Total Results
3,020
Sold Count
1,025
Unsold Count
255
Median Price
$44,000
P25
$25,300
P75
$71,500
Low Sale
$50
High Sale
$1,765,000
Price History
Recent Sales
Last 20 auction results
| Date | Title | Source | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 1963 Oldsmobile Jetfire | Mecum | $25,410 | Sold |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Holiday Coupe | Bring a Trailer | $13,650 | Sold |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 1972 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Vortec-Powered 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible | Bring a Trailer | — | Reserve not met |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $29,400 | Sold |
| Jan 31, 2026 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Coupe | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible | Mecum | — | Reserve not met |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $82,889 | Sold |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible Project | Bring a Trailer | $6,300 | Sold |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $108,150 | Sold |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible | Bring a Trailer | $108,150 | Sold |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | Mecum | $84,700 | Sold |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | Mecum | $139,150 | Sold |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | Mecum | $166,375 | Sold |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Pace Car Edition | Mecum | $39,930 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds | Mecum | $108,900 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1956 Oldsmobile 98 Convertible | Mecum | $56,870 | Sold |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 | Mecum | $117,370 | Sold |
Generation FAQ
These answers are templated from the live MV row and linked auction records for the route.