Vehicle Description
This is the cream of the crop. A real-deal, first-year 1968
Oldsmobile 442 Hurst/Olds, and it's the product of a recent and
thorough restoration. As you dig into the details, you're going to
love the possible race history of the big V8.
This car is documented #320 of the 515 original-batch of Hurst/Olds
coupes. That makes it true muscle car royalty. Not only were these
the big motor juggernauts of the streets, but also they had one of
the coolest looks going. So it's awesome to find an ultra-low
mileage example (averaging less than 325 miles annually) that
completed a full restoration in 2018. The Peruvian Silver paint is
special to the Toronado, and was only applied to the Cutlass for
these special edition cars. So they took extra care in applying it
during restoration. It's nicely complemented by the black stripe
package that outlines both the power bulge in the hood and the
curvaceous profile of this Holiday Hardtop. And the black trunk
shows off the stylish raised lip of the rear fenders while also
looking race-ready. They even have all the details right, like the
Hurst badging, black rockers, thin white pinstripe around all the
black. This is a truly wide machine meant to truly own the road,
and those form-fitting chrome bumpers make it look even more
imposing. Hood vents, notched dual exhaust in the rear, and Super
Stock II wheels complete this accurate and intimidating
package.
Inside is more evidence of a solid investment. The all black
interior looks great as it complements the exterior silver as
nicely as the stripes do. There's an authenticity about the
materials used from the pattern on the bucket seats to the trunk
mat. The restoration was completed with originality in mind so
original pieces were reused to retain the OEM pieces. It really has
a time machine quality, right down to the factory AM/FM radio that
still cranking out tunes. The factory three-spoke steering wheel
has that perfect thin grip for the power steering. Ahead of that,
the three round pods house the instruments in a European-like way
that makes this Olds feel premium. Plus, these Hurst/Olds machines
were truly upmarket with true walnut trim. Of course, because this
is a Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate
shifter.
What made the Hurst/Olds a true in-demand marvel of its time was
that this was the only intermediate car that broke GM's
displacement rule. So while the stock 442 has the 400ci motor,
these very special cars had the big 455 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from
the Toronado. And you'll want to dig a little deeper into this one.
This 455 shows the right signs to be a block that was used in
Oldsmobile racing programs (owner-provided documentation comes with
the sale) There is material showing this was powering a Tornado for
Pikes Peak and then rebuilt using Mondello parts. This block is
believed to be 1 of 7 ever produced for the 1968 Oldsmobile racing
team, due to the designated "E" stamped into the block. The
original forged crankshaft was used and it has new forged pistons
from Mondello. Oh yeah, this one is hotter than even a standard
Hurst/Olds (and we have the cam data to prove it.) The ram air
feeds the four-barrel carb to inhale deeply, which passes through
the period correct, "D" heads, and it exhales from the dual exhaust
with a terrific muscle car growl. As you look at the undercarriage
photos, you'll spot a clean look of a well restored car. While your
down there, you'll also see great driving features like the strong,
rebuilt, TH400 three-speed automatic transmission sway bars front &
rear, boxed rear arms, and power brakes w/discs up front.
Not only does this come with owner-provided engine history, but
also the owner's manual, build receipts, and restoration photos.
This is a rare Olds with low mileage and a very cool history. It's
true muscle car royalty, and it's up for grabs. Call now!
