Vehicle Description
Introduced to mark the fifteenth anniversary of the first of its
kind to hit the market, this 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst 15th
Anniversary Edition not only offers an array of special touches
that separate it from its more common counterparts, but also marks
an important time in Oldsmobile's history as a sort of "keeper of
an era." At the time of its release, Detroit was moving away from
the more traditional big engine, rear wheel drive cars and the
venerable Cutlass brand was literally split into two distinct
factions - the front wheel drive Cierra, with its modestly-sized
line of engines, and the more traditional G-type Cutlass Supreme
line on which this Hurst Olds is based.
The two-toned, black and gray paint job, scooped hood and rear
spoiler are just some of the visual cues telling you this is no
garden variety Cutlass. With a red stripe partitioning the shades
while running the entire circumference of the car, it's an
appealing color scheme and, combined with the opera windows in back
and the set of special edition wheels, this is an exterior that
exudes plenty of mid-'80s cool. Back when this '83 was released,
the American buying public agreed wholeheartedly - Olds dealers ran
out of this special edition pretty quickly. This representative
still acquits itself well - it visited the paint booth for a
refresher a while back and has a clean overall appearance that will
be elevated by a thorough detailing and its set of special edition
decals are looking razor sharp. The featured T-top configuration is
a great plus, as it gives you the option of open-air motoring when
you so choose, and the panels are included and fit nicely.
Inside, you'll find a very comfortable burgundy interior. Both the
crushed velour buckets and bench were reupholstered during the
restoration process, so they're fresh and well-padded and you'll
find an appreciable amount of legroom for passengers both fore and
aft. There's also a nice array of creature comforts on board,
including power seats, power windows and door locks and a tilt
wheel, as well as air conditioning that will return to top form
with a simple freon charge. Slide into the driver's seat and look
down towards the center console and you'll see a truly inspired
feature: the Hurst/Olds "Lightning Sticks" shifter. With their
unique configuration, the Lightning Sticks allow the driver to
manually operate the automatic transmission - an exceedingly cool
precursor to paddle shifters that would come along decades later.
Both the dash area, with its plaque proclaiming this car's special
edition status, and the center console are in excellent condition,
as is the trunk area in back.
Beneath the hood, a 5.0 liter overhead valve V8 sits in the
well-maintained engine compartment, surrounded by clean components.
Equipped with a 4-barrel carb, it starts right up and pulls with
enthusiasm as it pairs with a TH200-r4 4-speed overdrive
transmission that's so well-regarded, it's often used on highly
modified, aftermarket drivetrains. This is also an easy and
comfortable car to drive - power brakes at all four corners provide
the stopping power you'll need, and the power steering is
impressively responsive. This eye-catching, special edition
Oldsmobile rides on a set of 15" special edition Hurst Olds wheels
wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A radials that still have plenty of
tread remaining. Below, the undercarriage is solid and ready for
plenty more future miles.
Searching for a great-looking, well-appointed mid-'80s cruiser with
bona fide collectability? Check out this 1983 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Hurst 15th Anniversary Edition. Call today!
