1968 was the first year for the Hurst/Olds 442, a special edition with a 455 cubic ... dropped it in the smaller and lighter body of the 76. the Rocket 88 was an instant hit on the racetrack ...

There are no official production numbers for the Oldsmobile 442 after the '70s, but based on various sources found online, the 1973 model year witnessed a slight drop from the previous year.