The 1970s are manifesting themselves all over the collectible car market these days. This for various reasons, including that fewer 1960s cars are available, and those that are for sale are priced very high, and that memories are not confined to 1964-72, the traditional Muscle Car era. Take as an example the 1975 Cutlass Hurst/Olds here on ebay. Can you snag it for a decent number? It’s early days. The auction doesn’t close until eight days from now, but the current bid is barely into four figures at $1,800. The car will cost some money to get to you if you’re an East Coaster, as it’s in Kennewick, Washington, right now. But think of how you’ll feel when this white beauty rolls off the trailer into your garage.
I’m too young to remember the true muscle car era, like when the original GTOs roamed the neighborhood. But I do recall in great detail the 1974 Olds Cutlass owned by a friend’s mom while I was in high school in the late 1970s, early 1980s. It was more personal luxury coupe than flat-out dragstrip threat, but I loved it. The Cutlass in question here comes from that same “Colonnade” era, which was 1973-77 (The Hurst/Olds Colonnade body style quit in 1975, to be exacting about it.). But it’s not just any old Cutlass. This is replete with history.
The Hurst/Olds combo started in 1968-69 and continued, with various interruptions, through 1985. The car here represents the 1972-75 era of Hurst performance, and in the year of manufacture, it was one of 2535 so produced. Two Hurst models were available, the W-25, with an Oldsmobile 350-CID engine, and the W-30, with a 455. This one is the latter, obviously. Notably, the car has the Hurst Performance “Dual Gate” shifter as standard equipment. Other Hurst touches included gold stripes and special wheel rims, plus performance enhancements.
This car is in good condition, with just under 100,000 miles on the clock. The current owner has had it a little more than five years, with no mention of work done or particular claims of fitment for use. There is a note about a t-top crack, just to be exacting. I’m going to assume you could jump in and drive this car, but a few pointed questions might be in order if the bidding gets up into the $10K-plus range. Honestly, though, if this runs and drives and is priced anywhere within reason, I see no reason whatsoever why this should not be a collectible car that enthusiasts should consider adding to their stable. Just do a little homework first, rather than thinking you know what the answers to the hard questions are.
Thanks for the article Brian. Found this for everyone’s review. 👇 🏁
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/colonnade-hurst-olds-values-report/
Wise words Brian. Couldn’t find a drag strip that didn’t have a Hurst hanging around it. Nice car.
Air cleaner sports the full half pound patty.
More burger than bun.
That way you don’t have to flip the lid to get the Quadrajet growl… :-)
Good for 10 more HP on the ol’ “ear dyno”!
What’s with the abstract added body lines????
You mean the scallops that go from the fenders and quarters into the door? That was a standard Oldsmobile A-body feature from ’73-’75.
Was in my 20’s when this one came out. Went to look at one at the dealership expecting to see a 4 speed manual. I was very disappointed to see an automatic.
Wonder why someone put trunk decal upsidedown. Should drink after putting decals on.
The Hursts that didn’t have a deck emblem inverted the decal for no reason whatsoever.
Nice to see one where the sail panels are still intact and not rotted out. Impossible to find them.
Yes it is. Im looking for a black 75. All sail panels toast from sun and age. I cannot find them. If I do, they are crispy.
The ebay ad writeup incorrectly references the specs from the 1970-72 W30 cars, which is not correct for this 1975. This car obviously does not have hood scoops or an aluminum intake. The VIN shows that this car was built with the “T” code 455, which is 190 HP net, J heads, mild cam, etc. All 1975 H/Os with the 455 came with “W30” decals. Cars with the 350 came with “W25” decals. The VIN T motor is the same one available in any Cutlass that year.
A month before I got my lic. My sister rolled it! Dan the luck!
Sometimes I look at an American car and wonder how you guys can ridicule Europen cars after looking at this white car. It’s FUGLY and for me at it’s current bid price of $1800 it’s already too much !!
You are so right!
Replacement t tops available from East Coast T Tops Levittown PA. He sold me new weatherstrippinh for my 77 Grand Prix SJ with Hurst Hatches.
Ended at $15,100.
Reserve Not Met.
27 Bids.