Hurst Olds
Rare Rusty Oldsmobile Project: 1974 Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. They were built sporadically between 1968 and 1984, based on the then-current mid-size Cutlass. The 1974 edition saw only 1,800 copies made and used the Colonnade body design employed… more»
The Last 455: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models. However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»
Replacement 455 V8: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The 442 (or 4-4-2) was not Oldsmobile’s only mid-size muscle car. Sporadically from 1968 to 1984, Olds partnered with Hurst Performance to produce a limited-edition car with both Olds and Hurst goodies. Such was the case in 1975 when… more»
Highly Optioned: 1970 Hurst/Olds W-30
After a three-year absence, the Hurst/Olds landed in Oldsmobile showrooms for the 1979 model year. It was a welcome return, with 2,499 buyers taking one home before year’s end. Our feature car is a tidy survivor, but the original… more»
Running Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a luxury/performance version of the Oldsmobile Cutlass, inspired by the 1960s muscle car, the 442. It was offered during nine model years spread between 1968 and 1984. The 1974 edition was selected to pace the field… more»
62k-Mile Survivor: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The Hurst/Olds was a product of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. Beginning in 1968, it was built in small numbers and sporadically through 1984. When we usually see one of these autos, they’re either a 1983 or… more»
Nice Looking Project: 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
On nine occasions between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for special editions of the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. The last iterations came in 1983-84 and are noted for their (somewhat) gimmicky Lighting Rods Shifters. This ‘84… more»
Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
Weekend Driver: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
As long as the analysis is based solely on performance standards from the late seventies, the 1979 Hurst/Olds was a pretty good outcome even though it was the first-ever model to not offer a 455 under the hood. Based… more»
W-30 Twin Turbos! 1975 Hurst/Olds
Between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile partnered with Hurst Performance for some special editions of either the 442 or Cutlass Supreme. Known as the Hurst/Olds, these cars received some special treatment, such as Hurst shifters and Hurst/Hatch sunroofs. Production numbers… more»
Troubled Past? 1983 Hurst/Olds Cutlass
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance had an on-again, off-again partnership spread out over 16 years. Beginning in 1968 and ending in 1984, they offered a muscle car based on the Cutlass on nine occasions. The last version was the 1983-84… more»
Stored For 25 Years: 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30
Hiding in this barn is a classic that has lain dormant for around a quarter century. It is a 1979 Hurst Oldsmobile W-30, and while it has cosmetic needs, it retains firm foundations for a restoration project. The seller… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds Tribute
Some enthusiasts are willing to transform a classic car into something genuinely special where spotless originality isn’t a primary concern. Such is the case with this 1969 Oldsmobile Holiday Coupe. It is a genuine 442, but the owner chose… more»
1 of 630: 1972 Hurst/Olds Pace Car
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance collaborated on nine occasions to release a limited-production muscle car, dubbed the Hurst/Olds. And only on two occasions did one of them pace the field at the annual Indianapolis 500 race. The first time was… more»
Lightning Rods! 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
At various times between 1968 and 1984, Oldsmobile would partner with Hurst Performance for some limited-edition muscle cars. The best-selling of these automobiles came in the form of the 1983 and 1984 Hurst/Olds which came with the unique Lightning… more»
Malaise Era Project: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
Oldsmobile collaborated with Hurst Performance on several occasions in the 1960s through the 1980s to produce some limited-production automobiles. Hurst shifters and special graphics helped set the cars apart from other mid-size Olds products. This 1974 edition does not… more»
