Cops N Rodders
Hello, Tipp City, and welcome to another edition of Cops N Rodders!
This month's feature car is one of my favorites from the 80s. This car is one of the General Motors G Body series cars. This edition's car is located in Butler Township and is owned by my old friend Sergeant Cory Siegrist. The 1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme- 442!
I loved these cars back in the day. The Cutlass was a favorite on our car lot, and those units sold quickly. The Oldsmobile 442 was a rare car as well. It's hard to believe this car is 39 years old! The day I went to visit Cory was a beautiful sunny day. Cory had the car “standing tall” for the photo shoot. This car has a great story. Cory was the second owner and purchased the car when he was just 17 years old. Cory has all the original documentation, such as the original build sheet, purchase agreement, and owners' manuals.
Cory has kept the car stock, featuring factory chrome wheels, T-tops, and factory bucket seats with console. In those days, we had Cassette tapes. This car has the cassette tape storage in the console. However, Cory upgraded the stereo system to a CD Player, but still has the factory cassette player. The console shifters on these models were problematic and tended to break over time because they were made of plastic. Cory’s father, a machinist by trade, made a new shifter out of aluminum that looks better than the factory shifter.
Speaking of upgrades, as some of you may remember, Oldsmobile engines are pretty much interchangeable with very minor fabrication or adjustments. This car came with a 5.0-liter, 307-cubic-inch V8. Cory decided to upgrade his car to an Oldsmobile 5.7-liter, 350 Cubic inch V8, which was a direct swap for the reliable 307. And yes, he still has the original engine. Corey added the rear deck spoiler from the Hurst Olds fame of 1983-1984. Today, the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 is considered a desirable classic among 1980s American performance cars, especially in original, well-maintained condition. Its limited production, retro styling, and nostalgic value have earned it a loyal fan base.
Although performance was modest by modern standards, the 1986 442 offered a stylish, V8-powered rear-wheel-drive muscle car feel during an era dominated by emissions restrictions and downsizing. It shared mechanical similarities with the Hurst/Olds models from 1983 to 1984.
Total 1986 Oldsmobile 442 units built: 4,273. This was part of a limited production run and continued the resurgence of the 442 nameplate, which returned in 1985 after a brief hiatus.
Engine & Performance- Factory specifications:
Engine: 5.0L (307 cubic inch) Oldsmobile V8, Carburetor: Rochester 4-barrel Quadrajet, Horsepower: 180 hp @ 4,000 rpm, Torque: 245 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm, Transmission: 4-speed automatic (THM 200-4R overdrive). Rear Axle Ratio: 3.73:1 with limited-slip differential.
Heavy-duty suspension package (FE3) tuned for performance handling.
Front and rear anti-sway bars. Stiffer springs and shocks compared to standard Cutlass models, Rear drum brakes, and front disc brakes.
Thank you, Cory, for sharing your car with us!
Do you have a car with a great story you'd like featured in this column? You can email me at Marcthecop@tippgazette.com.
The opinions and statements in this column are those of the author, who is not affiliated with any law enforcement agency. This column is for entertainment purposes only. Persons referred to may be fictional for comedic purposes only.
