W-29 Factory-verified

Oldsmobile · Regular Production Option

4-4-2 Appearance & Handling package (~$29–$150 depending on source/config): FE2 suspension, stripes, badges, louvered hood, grille

Years 1964–67, 1972–80 Models 1 Factory citations 1

Also described as 4-4-2 package (attribution to 1964–65 disputed)4-4-2 Performance Package4-4-2 appearance/handling package ($120 in 1973): HD suspension, sway bars, stripes, louvered hood, blacked grille4-4-2 package: stripes, HD springs, firm shocks, larger sway bars, 7" wheels4-4-2 appearance/handling package

Documented applications

  • (1964–65?) Disputed

    Olds FAQ 442 page: "In 1964 the 4-4-2 was ordered with option code B09… In 1965 the order code was 4-4-2… In 1966, W-29 signified the 4-4-2 option" — but the same FAQ's option-code page says W-29 was used 1964–1967

  • 1966–67 Confirmed

    F-85/Cutlass option

  • 1972 Factory-verified

    On Cutlass hardtop (3287), Cutlass S coupe/hardtop (3677/3687), Cutlass Supreme convertible (4267); any engine incl. 6-cyl? (350 std ladder). Factory list: "442 Appearance & Handling Package"; Included in W29 = body side & deck lid striping, 442 grilles/black hood louvers/grille & deck lid numerals, wheel opening moldings, FE2 442 Suspension Package, W-39 Hurst shifter (if M15), Y-73 hood paint stripe

    GM Heritage factory kit — 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 Info kit, p.189.
  • 1973–75 Confirmed

    1973 on Cutlass/Cutlass S only (9,797 built); 1974: 7,204 built; engines 350 2/4-bbl, 455 4-bbl (VIN K/M/U in 1974)

  • 1976–77 Confirmed

    9,576 built 1976; engines: Buick V6, 260, 350, 455 (last 455 in 1976)

  • 1978–80 Confirmed

    On Cutlass Salon (1978–79), Cutlass Calais (1980)

This page aggregates every documented appearance of W-29 in the Oldsmobile reference. Confidence and citations are shown per application — the same code can be better documented in one year than another.