Even if the Malaise era of automobiles hadn’t quite arrived by 1975, it was just around the corner, making it all the more amazing that cars like the Hurst/Olds still existed.  The Hurst association with Oldsmobile dates back to 1968, and while it was an on-again, off-again relationship, each incarnation seemed to offer buyers something fun and exciting.  1975 marked the first year the H/O came with T-Tops, or the “Hurst/Hatch” as these detachable glass panels were officially called.  The seller here calls his car a true survivor, and it’s a real beauty.  Located in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, this one can be found here on Hagerty, where the current high bid is resting at $13,750.

T.J., thanks a lot for your excellent tip here!  In 1975, buyers could choose either a 350-powered H/O known as the W25, or instead step up to the 455, designated as a W30.  This one’s the former, with the small block receiving a factory horsepower rating of 170.  While this was a far cry from the output of the Hurst/Olds in its heyday, this was to be expected, as by now, EPA concerns were a front-burner subject.  For the first time, catalytic converters were required on all U.S. vehicles in ’75, with Hurst/Olds now originally coming with just a single exhaust.  Although the ad lists TMU (True Mileage Unknown) under the mileage of 89,600, the seller clarifies in the comments that this number is accurate.

The seller reports that he’s owned this Olds for the past seven years, and describes it as an unmodified, preserved true survivor.  The white paint is said to be the original factory finish, and the car still looks beautiful outside from almost every angle.  The H/O also featured a louvered hood, tasteful gold trim, and gold rally wheels.  One unusual feature here is the lack of a half vinyl top, as I seem to remember most of these cars had this material covering the rear section of the roof.  A couple of comments in the Hagerty ad seem to suggest that at least some potential buyers question the authenticity of this one, given the nonexistent vinyl, so I’d be curious to hear what our readers have to say about this detail.

Considering this Oldsmobile is 50 years old, most of the inside components are still in very good condition overall, with an aftermarket Stereo being the only obvious non-factory item I spotted in the dash.  This one appears very solid all the way around, and, in my opinion, certainly one of the finer offerings from the GM Colonnade era.  Is this 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-25 one you’d be interested in acquiring?