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»
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Mar 5, 2024 • For Sale • 32 Comments
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»
Feb 8, 2024 • For Sale • 11 Comments
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»
Dec 28, 2023 • For Sale • 26 Comments
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»
Nov 27, 2023 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Nov 21, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
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»
Oct 5, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Sep 23, 2023 • For Sale • 4 Comments
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»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 5 Comments
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»
Jun 28, 2023 • For Sale • 17 Comments
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»
Jun 7, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Hurst/Olds Project: 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance teamed up to market the Hurst/Olds, a muscle car that was offered sporadically between 1968 and 1984. Over the duration, more than 16,500 copies would be produced, based on four generations of the mid-size Cutlass… more»
Apr 8, 2023 • For Sale • 6 Comments
No Reserve 15th Anniversary Driver: 1983 Hurst/Olds
Don’t step up to one of these at a car show and call it a Cutlass, at least not in front of the owner. That’s like going to a Yes concert and referring to Rick Wakeman as the piano… more»
Apr 4, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
36k Original Miles: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds 15th Anniversary
Some people find the concept of vehicle producers collaborating with outside manufacturers unusual, but it is far more common than is immediately apparent. No car company produces every nut and bolt required; some even source major components like engines… more»
Feb 20, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
15th Anniversary Model: 1983 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
It is common for manufacturers to release special editions of models to commemorate a landmark, and such was the case with the 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds. That year marked the 15th since the badge first appeared, and after a… more»
Feb 8, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Nicest One Around? 1984 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
The relationship between Oldsmobile and Hurst ended in 1984, but not before a long and well-remembered run of cars emerged, with the earlier examples packing some serious punch. After being on hiatus since the ’79 model, the H/O came… more»
