Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
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Following the success of Hurst components in Oldsmobile's 442 models, Oldsmobile, in collaboration with Hurst Performance of Warminster, Pennsylvania, produced special-edition performance versions of the Cutlass Supreme, the Hurst/Olds.
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[edit] 1968
The first Hurst/Olds was the 1968 Hurst/Olds. It shared its body with the regular Oldsmobile Cutlass, but had a unique Silver and Black paint scheme.
[edit] 1972
The 1972 Hurst Olds was actually developed by Hurst Performance, and not Oldsmobile. Due to a tragic accident involving the 1971 Indy Pace car, a Dodge Challenger, the major auto manufacturers were reluctant to provide the pace car for the 1972 Indy race. Hurst Performance stepped up and volunteered to sponsor the 1972 Pace car. Oldsmobile provided the Cutlass Supreme, and the rest is history. It was the first, and only time, an Indy Pace car was sponsored by a manufacturer other than an automobile manufacturer, and first time to include a major supplier's name in the title. There were a total of 629 made; 130 Convertibles, 220 hardtop with sunroof, and 279 hardtop cars. The only color available was Cameo White with reflective gold stripes that were stickers, not paint.
[edit] 1973
The Oldsmobile Cutlass (along with the Hurst/Olds) changed body styles to the "Colonnade" body style, which was used until 1977. The Hurst/Olds was the Indianapolis pace car in 1974.
[edit] 1974
The Hurst/Olds returned in 1974 with the "Colonnade" body style. This year the Hurst/Olds was also the Indianapolis 500 pace car, which was available as a graphics package option to the Hurst/Olds owner. 1800 1974 Hurst/Olds' were produced in 1974, 380 of them were the W-30 version which designated the 455 cubic inch engine. The other 1420 had the 350 cu motor.
The 1974 Hurst/Olds was the pace car but the Indy 500 track required convertibles
for the parade lap cars, the Delta 88 was chosen. These cars were used as track cars to parade celebities and guests on the track. There were a total of 92 Hurst/Olds Parade cars.
[edit] 1975
The Hurst/Olds in 1975 was the first General Motors car to have "Hurst/Hatch" removable T-Top style roof installed. The car is based on the Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. This roof design, early on was proven to be problematic, as at least two separate revisions exist for this roof in the form of redesigned seals and glass. The car was available in either black or white, with either a black or white half vinyl top offset by a wide aluminum band. Either a W-25, equipped with an Oldsmobile 350 engine, or a W-30, equipped with an Oldsmobile 455 engine could be had. Due the environmental regulations at the time, this was the first year that the EPA mandated the addition of catalytic converters mounted in the exhaust system. Due to the added expense, only single exhaust was available. The hood from the 1974 Hurst/Olds, with the center mounted louvers, carried over. Gold stripes adorned the sides of the car, as well as the trunk, hood, and mirrors. The car also carried gold 15"x7" Super Stock III Oldsmobile rims.
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The 75 H/O was available in the Cutlass Supreme Coupe in either white or black with gold accent striping. Interior colors are either white or black.
The Hurst Conversion Package Included the following as standard:
* Hurst Hatch Roof, Smoked Glass Panels with Storage Cases
* Hurst/Gold Body Accents
* Padded Half Top (black or white)
* Blocked Off Quarter Windows
* Recessed Hurst/Olds Exterior Emblems (3 total)
* Hurst/Olds Interior Emblems (2 total)
* Custom Hood Ornament with "Oldsmobile" Script
* W-25 or W-30 Fender Identification
The W-25 or W-30 option included the following as standard:
* Cutlass Salon Grille
* 442 Louvered Hood
* Sports Styled Outside Mirrors
* Super Stock III Wheels in Hurst Gold (DuPont paint #43655L)
* Swivel Bucket Seats with Reversible Cushions
* Console with Hurst Dual Gate Shifter
* Power Brakes with Front Discs
Hurst Conversion Package-optional items:
* Hurst Splash Guards
* Wheel Locks
* Hurst/Olds Tachometer with Memory System
* Hurst/Olds Identification License Plate
* Motor Minder Economy Gauge
* Auto Alarm System
Hurst/Hatch T-Tops introduced and installed in all cars. This was the last year for the 455. Exterior colors were Cameo White or Ebony Black.
A total of 2535 were built, as follows:
Engine Units
455 1193
350 1324
Color Units
White 1293
Black 1242
Engine Specs: Rocket 455 or Rocket 350. W-30 option was the Rocket 455 (and TH-400 trans), while the W-25 option was the Rocket 350 (and the TH-350 trans). While the cars with the 455 carried the familiar "W-30" decals, those with the 350 had a "W-25" decal.
Transmissions: TH-400 (M-40) with the 455 engine (drivetrain with the W-30 option). TH-350 (M-38) with the 350 engine (drivetrain with the W-25 option).
Rear Axles: 2.56:1 was standard. Optional were the 2.73:1, or 3.08:1 differentials. Anti-spin was optional in all ratios, and all ratios were available with the W-25 and W-30 option.
Performance Data: No data. [Thanks to Jason Labay for this information]
[edit] 1979
Another car, now called simply the Hurst/Olds, appeared in 1979, based on the Cutlass Calais coupe. It used the L34, Oldsmobile's 5.7 L (350 in³) V8 engine. A Hurst Dual Gate shifter was standard.
Known as the W-30, it was produced for the following year.
[edit] 1983
After the Cutlass line was split between the front-wheel drive A-body Cutlass Ciera and the rear-wheel drive G-body Cutlass Supreme in 1982, GM again offered a limited-edition Hurst/Olds - it was the 15th anniversary of the first Hurst/Olds introduced in 1968. Produced in 1983 and 1984, the new Hurst/Olds used Oldsmobile's 5.0 L (307 in³) LV2 V8 engine and the RWD Supreme body. It was replaced for 1985 with a new 442 model.
The Hurst Lightning Rod floor shifter was introduced.
