Vehicle Description
1969 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds �2-dr Hardtop
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Designer: Stan Wilen
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Estimate: $75,000 - $115,000 ���Without Reserve
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Chassis Number: 344879M349485
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Decoded: 3=Oldsmobile; 44=442; 87=2-dr hardtop; 9=1969; M=Lansing,
MI assembly; 349485=Unit Sequence
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Engine: 455 cid OHV V8
4-barrel carburetor/380 bhp
3-Speed Turbo Hydramatic Automatic Transmission
Power Assisted Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes
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Odometer: 84,370 Miles.
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Hurst-Oldsmobile's Second Year
Authentic Parts of Olds Performance History
Limited Production 455 V8
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The Model -During the late 1960's, the image for Oldsmobile went
from being your father's family car to being you big brother's
hot-rod. Ever since the introduction of the Rocket V8, Oldsmobiles
had been building a reputation of being a fast car, even if it did
have more luxury appointments than say a Pontiac or Chevrolet. With
the introduction of the 442 option in 1964, Oldsmobile also meant
muscle and reluctantly, GM execs had finally realized that while
not everyone wanted 350+ HP, the sporty image that came to the more
pedestrian models helped build sales. Hurst had partnered with
other marques prior to teaming up with Olds, but no other brand
seemed to identify to the degree the Cutlass based models did. For
1970, Olds had been selected for the honors of pacing the Indy 500
and this was a perfect platform to show off the talents of Lansing
with this supreme vehicle. Production was limited, interest was
high, and unlike some muscle car special editions, by the end of
the model year, there were no left over Hurst/Olds to give those
close-out bargain prices.
The Car - As with all of the 1970 Hurst/Olds editions, only one
color was available, Arctic White with Gold accents. Customers
could opt to have the Indy 500 Pace car graphics installed at the
dealership, or left off for a cleaner, meaner look. This example is
fitted with all of the standard equipment and a bit more. Under the
hood, the detailed 455 Olds engine has been detailed and features
all of the production labels and decals. Fitted with power
steering, power brakes, discs up front, and the dependable
Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, this Olds performs just as the
brochures and period review said it would. Extras added to the car
include factory air conditioning and for entertainment, there is
the AM/FM 8-track audio system. Close inspection will reveal the
body panels are nearly flawless in their alignment with the gaps
for the doors, deck-lid and hood even all around. The roar of the
dual exhaust system is like a symphony for a gear-head. The all
vinyl interior is clean and detailed with all of the gauges working
as they should. Hard to believe that this is a 47-year-old machine
as its lines are timeless and its performance is something to be
envied even today. If this was your father's Oldsmobile, you had
one pretty cool dad!
