- (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)
W-29 Factory-verified
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
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.