Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller primoclassicsint
The Hurst/Olds partnership came to fruition in 1968, when the first product resulting from the collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance rolled off the assembly lines. It was referred to as the 1968 Hurst/Olds, using the same body as the Cutlass and the 442 but embracing more powerful engines and exclusive finishes.
The Hurst/Olds has never been a common presence on American roads. The two companies produced only 515 units in the first year, followed by a small production increase to 906 units in 1969. The output dropped to 633 cars a year later.
The popularity of the Hurst/Olds models increased slightly towards the end of the '70s, so the production reached 2,499 units in the last year of the decade.
The 1979 Hurst/Olds rolled off the assembly lines with an L34 – it was Oldsmobile's 350 (5.7-liter) V8, also available across its lineup. The new model was based on the Cutlass Calais coupe.
The strategy was changed for this model year, as the car could no longer be ordered with the Olds 455. The W-30 package was no longer as intriguing as it was on the previous model years, as it was offered exclusively with the Olds 350, but the carmaker tried to boost the customer appeal with more customization options, including new color combinations (with gold becoming a more common choice).
This H/O landed on eBay earlier this week courtesy of seller primoclassicsint, who says the vehicle recently emerged from storage in an incredible condition and a surprising number on the odometer. Powered by the 350 V8 engine paired with a Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission (the original drivetrain), the car comes with the W-30 goodies and several options, including power brakes, air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo system.
The car spent its entire life with a single owner, but not even the man who drove it the first time from the dealership spent too much behind the wheel. This Hurst/Olds comes with just 2,394 miles (3,852 km) on the clock, and they are all original. The car has been beautifully preserved to retain the original condition, so it's a time capsule whose place should be in someone's garage – or maybe in an Oldsmobile museum, especially considering few are still around.
It's difficult to find something to complain about this H/O, so seeing the car receiving so much love on eBay is unsurprising. It has already received eight bids online in a few hours, with the top offer exceeding $22k. However, the owner configured a reserve, and the interested bidders must submit bigger offers if they want to take it home.
The Hurst/Olds is parked in Lakeland, Florida, and while it's theoretically able to drive anywhere on its wheel, you should bring a trailer to preserve the surprisingly low mileage.
The popularity of the Hurst/Olds models increased slightly towards the end of the '70s, so the production reached 2,499 units in the last year of the decade.
The 1979 Hurst/Olds rolled off the assembly lines with an L34 – it was Oldsmobile's 350 (5.7-liter) V8, also available across its lineup. The new model was based on the Cutlass Calais coupe.
The strategy was changed for this model year, as the car could no longer be ordered with the Olds 455. The W-30 package was no longer as intriguing as it was on the previous model years, as it was offered exclusively with the Olds 350, but the carmaker tried to boost the customer appeal with more customization options, including new color combinations (with gold becoming a more common choice).
This H/O landed on eBay earlier this week courtesy of seller primoclassicsint, who says the vehicle recently emerged from storage in an incredible condition and a surprising number on the odometer. Powered by the 350 V8 engine paired with a Turbo Hydra-matic 350 automatic transmission (the original drivetrain), the car comes with the W-30 goodies and several options, including power brakes, air conditioning, and an AM/FM stereo system.
The car spent its entire life with a single owner, but not even the man who drove it the first time from the dealership spent too much behind the wheel. This Hurst/Olds comes with just 2,394 miles (3,852 km) on the clock, and they are all original. The car has been beautifully preserved to retain the original condition, so it's a time capsule whose place should be in someone's garage – or maybe in an Oldsmobile museum, especially considering few are still around.
It's difficult to find something to complain about this H/O, so seeing the car receiving so much love on eBay is unsurprising. It has already received eight bids online in a few hours, with the top offer exceeding $22k. However, the owner configured a reserve, and the interested bidders must submit bigger offers if they want to take it home.
The Hurst/Olds is parked in Lakeland, Florida, and while it's theoretically able to drive anywhere on its wheel, you should bring a trailer to preserve the surprisingly low mileage.
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