Vehicle Description
Lovers of Olds performance take notice. Here's the swan song of the
Hurst partnership. This 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds with the
cool lightning rod shifter, is one of only 3,500 that were built
for the final year (and the desirable T-tops take that number down
to a tantalizingly low 1,500 examples.) So it's awesome to find a
low-mileage example that has been treated with the kind of respect
its rarity commands.
This car has averaged barely over 1,000 miles annually, and so you
know it has a history of long-term care. And that's because its
rarity comes with absolute distinction. The silver and black was
exclusive layout just for 1984. The upper portion retain a nice
precious metal kind of shine, and the lower black was recently
professionally resprayed. And we love how the red stripes highlight
some nice curves on the otherwise well-creased design. Plus, the
hood scoop and deck lid spoiler practically scream "high
performance." It's an overall appearance that attracts as much
attention as a Buick Grand National, and yet, you'd pay double or
triple to get one of those in this kind of quality condition.
Inside, the Hurst/Olds got bucket seats and a proper center console
- something few other Oldsmobiles of the era can claim. The
burgundy cloth strikes a nice balance between premium and
aggressive, especially when it has been this well preserved. But
the real party piece everyone will be looking at is the special
three-lever Hurst Lightning rod shifter setup that gives full
manual control of the automatic transmission underneath. As a true
premium coupe, it came loaded with power driver's seat, power
windows, power locks, cruise control, and tilt steering column. All
of it looks original and complete right down to the factory
AM/FM/cassette stereo. This one comes with the desirable T-tops,
and thanks to cold-blowing air conditioning, you can take them out
any time of the year.
This Hurst/Olds is correctly powered by a 307 cubic-inch V8. This
motor is believed to be original, which is great because these
Oldsmobile-specific powerhouses are known to be both rugged and
torquey. This one has been under proper care, so not only does it
have a clean and fresh look, but also the right maintenance items
for a great driving classic. This includes a recent full coolant
system flush and test, and there was a full transmission servicing
with fluids and gasket. It's this kind of investment why the motor
idles nicely and runs strong. You saw the triple-stalk Hurst
shifter in the interior, and out on the road, it allows you to get
the most out of the V8. And on days when you want to take it easy,
the four-speed can shift itself for comfortable overdrive cruising.
This one has more great features for both cruising and performance
driving such as power steering, front disc brakes, and sway bars
front & rear. It's all capped off by those flashy Oldsmobile Super
Stock wheels that have a great red trim ring to match the rest of
the car, and they are mounted to proper BF Goodrich T/A tires.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, service manual,
and even storage bags for the T-tops. If you miss the Hurst/Olds
era like the rest of us, then an affordable final year car is the
perfect addition to your collection. It's going to be tough to find
one as nice as this, so hurry up if you want it to be yours. Call
today!!!