By the time this car hit the road, the muscle car era was fully developed and the pony car invasion was well underway. In 1967, the Cutlass Supreme became a model line on its own, instead of an optional trim level. With that change, only Cutlass Supremes could be ordered with the 4-4-2 option.

For 1967, the 4-4-2 was beginning to gain its own, distinctive look with a unique grill and an embedded 4-4-2 emblem. Bumpers, headlight and tail light designs were updated from the 1966 model and pin-striping was added to the doors and fenders.

Under the hood was a 400cui, 10.5: 1 compression ratio V8 with hydraulic lifters and a four-barrel carburetor. The combination pumped out 350HP and a street-dominating 440 ft-lb of torque. Popwertrain upgrades available included a special Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, a stronger twelve-bolt rear end and F70x14 wide oval tires. At the drag strips, the 4-4-2 set a B/Pure Stock national record.

The well known W30 option added ram air functionality, a special camshaft and valvetrain, revised cylinder heads and other goodies. Only 500 of the W30-optioned cars were built, but the engine updates pushed the car into 13-second territory, challenging the big block Corvettes and Ram Air GTO’s.

The example shown here failed to sell recently on an eBay auction, but is likely one of the most pristine examples of the early 4-4-2 legacy. With just over 67,000 miles on the odometer and an extensive option list, this car looks as though it would be equally at home at any invited car show, or in a museum.

According to the seller, the car’s metal and interior are 100 percent original and full documentation, from the window sticker to the GM Protect-O-Plate. The 4-4-2 has been repainted once and appears to have been well cared for ever since.

The seller’s contact information is available from the listing, should you decide to stop drooling and do something about your lust for this amazing example of the American muscle car.

Regardless of how good we might think a car appears, we always mention the option of having an independent inspection done if you are unable to check out the car personally. This is no reflection on this particular offering, but just plain, common sense.