In terms of performance, the 1975 Hurst/Olds was a far cry from the earliest models. However, considering the dismal state many muscle cars had gotten to by the mid-seventies, it was still a pretty great offering for the period. … more»
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Aug 1, 2024 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1970 Hurst/Olds W-30
After a three-year absence, the Hurst/Olds landed in Oldsmobile showrooms for the 1979 model year. It was a welcome return, with 2,499 buyers taking one home before year’s end. Our feature car is a tidy survivor, but the original… more»
May 8, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
455 V8 & Swivel Seats: 1975 Hurst/Olds W-30
This 1975 Hurst Olds W-30 is located in Palatine, Illinois. It is listed here on eBay in an online auction that ends in 2 days. The car is currently bid to $18,500. Oldsmobile was fortunate to team up with… 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»
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 9, 2023 • For Sale • 59 Comments
Stunning Oklahoma Barn Find: 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The feeling an enthusiast experiences when they open the doors of a barn or shed to unearth a long-forgotten and dusty classic is unparalleled. The intensity of that exhilaration is intensified when the find is an exceptionally desirable car…. more»
Aug 14, 2023 • For Sale • 43 Comments
Rare 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible
The 442 (also 4-4-2) was Oldsmobile’s response to the 1960s mid-size muscle car movement. The performance market peaked in 1970 when the car was offered with the W-30 455 cubic inch V8 engine that was rated at 370 hp…. more»
Jan 27, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1 Of 2,499: 1979 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds
When it comes to the late sixties and seventies muscle cars, the Hurst/Olds sure ticked a lot of the right boxes. The earliest examples were based on the 4-4-2 in 1968, but instead of a 400 under the hood,… more»
Nov 25, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Carport Find: 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30
After an absence of three years, the iconic Hurst/Olds returned to Oldsmobile’s product lineup in 1979. Unlike its predecessors, the company produced this new model entirely in-house, although they utilized Hurst components to justify the model name. The seller… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
No Reserve: 1974 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
Although tightening emission regulations and falling engine power outputs were hurting American V8s by 1974, some vehicles still offered respectable performance. One such car was the Hurst/Olds W-30. While the company produced 1,800 examples of the Hurst for that… more»
Mar 31, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
455 Equipped! 1975 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds W-30
When it comes to the Hurst/Olds, the 1975 model may not be the first one to come up in a conversation at your local car show. Sure, their predecessors may have had more muscle and overall excitement, but if… more»
Feb 27, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Former Museum Piece: 1968 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
The 1968 model year was a landmark one for Oldsmobile’s 442. The car came out of the shadows as the company granted it outright model status rather than viewing it as a performance package for the F-85 or Cutlass… more»
Dec 1, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Real Deal W-30! 1972 Oldsmobile 442
UPDATE – When we last featured this Oldsmobile, it was listed on craigslist in New York City with a $28,500 asking price. The new owner transported it down to Hollywood, Florida, and have now listed it here on eBay… more»
Sep 4, 2021 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Original 455: 1971 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Imagine opening a workshop door and finding a 1971 Oldsmobile 442 hiding under a heavy layer of dust. Then imagine discovering that the vehicle had occupied that spot for 23-years. That is the story with our feature car. Thankfully,… more»
Feb 14, 2021 • For Sale • 48 Comments
No Reserve! 1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30
Every car model will reach what is known as the high-water mark. That is that moment when it reaches a peak, and for the Oldsmobile 442, 1970 was that year. General Motors released the shackles on Oldsmobile, and the… more»
Sep 13, 2020 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Dual Gate Shifter: 1979 Hurst/Olds W-30
With only 88,000 miles on the odometer, this 1979 Hurst/Olds is for sale in Wenatchee, Washington. The car is for sale here on craigslist for $13,000. We appreciate David R sending this into us to review. The Hurst/Olds W-30… more»
