Photo: eBay seller bigcityservices
The first stop for getting a Hurst/Olds in 1979 was the Cutlass Calais, with the package offered in addition to the highly desirable W-30.
It included special goodies, such as gold W-30 decals on the front fender, Hurst/Olds side emblems, Hurst/Olds shifter and console, a special gold accent paint scheme, and a gold-painted grille.
All Hurst/Olds units sold this year were fitted with the L34 engine – a 350 (5.7-liter) unit with a four-barrel carburetor and paired with an automatic transmission. The L34 was only available as part of the W-30 package.
Customers also received several extras, such as Y71 gold paint, aluminum sport wheels painted in gold, sport mirrors, power front disc brakes, and power steering.
Enter what looks to be a stunning survivor allegedly found in a barn.
eBay seller bigcityservices recently posted a 1979 Hurst/Olds on the auction site, promising an all-original setup with the factory paint, interior, engine, and transmission. However, the vehicle already comes with a new radiator and water pump and is ready for the road, with the seller claiming they "would drive it anywhere."
The Hurst/Olds looks very good, especially considering its age, but I'd still want to learn more about the barn side of the story. A vehicle spending years in the same place could come with undercarriage problems, and given no photos were shared, I advise you to put the car on a lift and inspect the floors.
The paint is far from perfect, but it's no surprise that a Hurst/Olds exhibits such problems. However, the desirable gold/white combination looks good, and the vehicle still wears the original gold wheels.
The headliner must be replaced, but the interior is still in decent shape.
The owner doesn't share many specifics about the engine, but one tidbit caught my attention. The eBay summary indicates that the car comes with 24K miles on the clock, making this Hurst/Olds a low-mile survivor whose place is in someone's garage or collection. However, the seller doesn't mention the low miles in the ad, so make sure you ask more questions if you're interested in the car.
Otherwise, everything on this Hurst/Olds is great. The car is likely an easy project for someone who wants to restore it to factory specifications, especially considering the all-original package is still available.
The bidding starts at $10K on eBay, but the owner also configured a reserve, meaning the selling price is likely much higher. The auction comes with no information regarding the reserve, so you must keep bidding if you believe the car is worth a place in your garage.
Anyone who wants to see it in person must travel to Lancaster, South Carolina, where the Hurst/Olds waits for the end of the auction. The bidding will be over in approximately six days.
All Hurst/Olds units sold this year were fitted with the L34 engine – a 350 (5.7-liter) unit with a four-barrel carburetor and paired with an automatic transmission. The L34 was only available as part of the W-30 package.
Customers also received several extras, such as Y71 gold paint, aluminum sport wheels painted in gold, sport mirrors, power front disc brakes, and power steering.
Enter what looks to be a stunning survivor allegedly found in a barn.
eBay seller bigcityservices recently posted a 1979 Hurst/Olds on the auction site, promising an all-original setup with the factory paint, interior, engine, and transmission. However, the vehicle already comes with a new radiator and water pump and is ready for the road, with the seller claiming they "would drive it anywhere."
The Hurst/Olds looks very good, especially considering its age, but I'd still want to learn more about the barn side of the story. A vehicle spending years in the same place could come with undercarriage problems, and given no photos were shared, I advise you to put the car on a lift and inspect the floors.
The paint is far from perfect, but it's no surprise that a Hurst/Olds exhibits such problems. However, the desirable gold/white combination looks good, and the vehicle still wears the original gold wheels.
The headliner must be replaced, but the interior is still in decent shape.
The owner doesn't share many specifics about the engine, but one tidbit caught my attention. The eBay summary indicates that the car comes with 24K miles on the clock, making this Hurst/Olds a low-mile survivor whose place is in someone's garage or collection. However, the seller doesn't mention the low miles in the ad, so make sure you ask more questions if you're interested in the car.
Otherwise, everything on this Hurst/Olds is great. The car is likely an easy project for someone who wants to restore it to factory specifications, especially considering the all-original package is still available.
The bidding starts at $10K on eBay, but the owner also configured a reserve, meaning the selling price is likely much higher. The auction comes with no information regarding the reserve, so you must keep bidding if you believe the car is worth a place in your garage.
Anyone who wants to see it in person must travel to Lancaster, South Carolina, where the Hurst/Olds waits for the end of the auction. The bidding will be over in approximately six days.
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