The 1984 model year was the most successful for Oldsmobile’s Hurst/Olds, with 3,500 buyers choosing to park one in their driveway. This one is a tidy survivor that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. The owner claims that the vehicle has 84,000 genuine miles on the clock, and its overall condition would seem to support this claim. Making this a more attractive proposition is the decision by the owner to offer it for sale with No Reserve. Located in Lumberton, North Carolina, you will find this classic listed for sale here on eBay. Bidding has reached $10,000, and with No Reserve to consider, the successful bidder will be driving away in this tidy Olds.

The 1983 HurstOlds was offered in a single color combination of Black with Silver on the lower extremities. For 1984, Oldsmobile reversed the colors, so buyers received predominantly Bright Silver Metallic with Black on the lower sections. Oldsmobile broke this up by adding red pinstriping and decals. This vehicle presents nicely, with no significant flaws or issues with the paint. The owner doesn’t mention any previous restoration work, and there is no visible evidence of fresh paint in the supplied photos. The panels appear straight, and all of the exterior plastic has survived in remarkable condition. Adding to the positive impression are the original 15″ chrome wheels in excellent condition and glass that shows no signs of damage or flaws.

When we take a look inside the Olds, we find one of the few issues worth mentioning. The dash has a cover over it, and this conceals a dash pad that has cracked. It isn’t clear how bad this is, but some of the closer photos suggest that it has deteriorated beyond being a restorable proposition. This is a shame because a replacement pad will leave the buyer with no change from $350. Otherwise, the red interior trim is in generally good condition. The cloth and vinyl on the seats are free from rips or splits, while there is no visible staining. The carpet is in excellent order, as is almost all of the plastic. The armrest on the console is one of the few hard surfaces that demonstrate any deterioration, but the buyer should have no issues finding a good secondhand replacement online. Poking out of the console is the ultra-cool Hurst Lightning Rod shifter system. These are a purposeful feature that can look quite complicated to the uninitiated but are actually a doddle to use. There have been no aftermarket additions, and in a 1984 context, the interior is well appointed. It comes with air conditioning, power windows, a power driver’s seat, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and an AM/FM radio and cassette player.

This Olds was produced during the height of The Malaise Era, so it is not a car that is blessed with bags of power. The engine bay contains a 307ci V8 that produces 180hp. Standard equipment includes an automatic transmission, power steering, power front disc brakes, and a dual exhaust that should produce a satisfying rumble. If you were to point the Olds at a ¼-mile, the journey would take 16.6 seconds. You can wander out today and find plenty of new cars that can match or beat that figure, but none will have the charisma and presence of a Hurst/Olds. You would also have to question how many of those newer cars will be considered collectible as this one in another 37-years. The owner says that the Hurst has 84,000 miles on the clock, but it isn’t clear whether he holds verifying evidence. What he does say is that the vehicle is numbers-matching and that it runs and drives well. The open road is beckoning for this classic and its lucky new owner.

Sometimes it can be difficult to gauge the desirability of a classic car, but the bidding history on this 1984 Hurst/Olds answers that question. There have already been 35 bids submitted, and there is still plenty of time left on the listing. Values took a significant hit around 2-years-ago, but they have begun to climb steadily once again. The increases haven’t been dramatic, but they’ve shown no signs of slowing. That means that this could be the ideal time to place one of these on your shopping list before the values work their way back to their former high. With only 3,500 of these classics rolling off the production line, I believe that this one deserves a closer look.