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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»

Museum Quality: 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Cutlass Supreme

Life was tough in the seventies if you liked cars that went fast.  Between emissions regulations and various fuel crises, new car lots weren’t exactly filled with the most pulse-pounding offerings.  There were some interesting choices if you wanted… 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»

Large-Scale Muscle Car: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300

The Chrysler Hurst 300 was a one-year wonder, a limited-edition tribute to the Letter Series 300s of the 1950s and 1960s. Only about 500 of them were produced, all coupes (except for one convertible) and all painted Spinnaker White…. 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»

Rare Hurst Edition! 1971 Jeepster Commando

From the 1960s into the 1980s, Hurst Performance was famous for its muscle car partnerships with Oldsmobile and American Motors. But few remember they did a one-time deal with Jeep (right after it was acquired by AMC). The result… 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»

How Long Do You Wait?: 1975 Hurst Olds

How many days until you buy? How many days do you dare wait? These are the questions raised about the tip Numskal recently submitted. What car, you ask? A 1975 Hurst Olds located in Kettle Falls, apparently in Washington…. 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»

Tribute Drop-Top: 1970 Chrysler Hurst 300

The Hurst 300 is an extension of the Letter Series Chryslers of the 1950s and 1960s. With a consult from Hurst Performance, fewer than 500 of them were built for only the 1970 model year. But – except for… 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»

Lightning Rods: 1984 Hurst/Olds Project Driver

The first Hurst Olds was produced in 1968 and the last one was offered in 1984. In between, several models were offered in the 1960’s, 1970’s and 1980’s. This example is a 1984 Hurst Olds that is in need… 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»

1 of 600: 1975 Hurst/Olds Project 455 V8

The Hurst/Olds was the result of a partnership between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance. This relationship spawned more than 16,500 low-production performance cars across nine model years. The first of the hot machines was introduced in 1968 and the end… more»