Vehicle Description
This is the cream of the crop. A real-deal, 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Hurst/Olds that is coming off of nearly 20 years of long-term care
under the same owner. And as you dig into the details, you're going
to love the level of correctness and originality, right down to the
numbers-matching 455ci V8.
There's a simple reason why you don't see very many real-deal '69
Hurst/Olds coupes: rarity. There were only 906 produced. That's
because when they were new, the cost difference between a standard
442 hardtop and one of these special muscle cars was almost enough
to buy a brand new VW Beetle. So over a half-century later, it's
quite hard to find a quality example... let alone one that has had
the same owner since 2003. This long-term care means the right
investments went into this one. This starts with the quality
respray of the special color theme. The Cameo White has a
high-quality gloss that attracts attention in a dignified way -
exactly how Oldsmobile initially intended. It provides a clean
canvas to apply the gold package. It makes this car more aggressive
by helping to highlight special performance elements like the twin
air scoops of the OAI hood and the tips of the wide rear wing. But
because Oldsmobiles also have style, they used this gold to also be
more artistic. That's why the racing stripe goes over the roof (few
cars ever did,) and it showcases the curvaceous profile of this
Holiday Hardtop. This one even turns the gold up a notch by taking
classic American Racing 200S wheels and color-matching them to the
gold accents. It gives this coupe a unique look without straying
from the classic style of this icon. Well-fitting body panels,
pliable weather-stripping, black pinstriping around the gold,
complete H/O badging, and beautiful chrome bumpers are all part of
a detailed quality you get with well-respected rarity.
Inside is more evidence of the right care and investments. The
all-black interior has a great muscle car style that also never
loses the premium Olds feeling. For example, the front bucket seats
were reupholstered using the correct intricate pattern, and the
headrests even have a gold streak to coordinate with the exterior.
The full package has time machine quality that takes you back to
1969. It's in the details, like the premium wood-like trim, and the
way the lights still greet you when you open the door. This was
even a factory air conditioning car (it's still an R12 system that
will need servicing to blow cold again.) The factory three-spoke
steering wheel is on a tilt column, and it gives you a clear view
of the sporty three-round pods that house the instruments -
including the large speedo and desirable tic-tic-tach. You can tell
this classic was made to be a driver, and it even has factory
cruiser control. And the few upgrades you'll spot make this a
better cruiser, like the temp gauge under the dash and the AM/FM/CD
stereo hidden in the glovebox. But your favorite piece of the whole
interior is likely going to be the shifter. After all, this is a
Hurst machine, you got the iconic His & Hers dual gate unit.
The reason why a few people were willing to pay a lot extra for a
1969 Hurst/Olds was that it made them the king of the streets. It
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. This is the numbers-matching unit,
and it was carefully rebuilt during its two decades of care. That's
why it has such a clean red style, and you have great details
everywhere from the decals to the gasket that seals the motor to
the fresh air hood. You also have the right performance elements,
like the Rochester four-barrel carburetor and cast iron J intake.
It fires up eagerly, and the updated dual exhaust gives you a
terrific big block tune. And this one was made to be enjoyed with
features like the stout but smooth TH400 three-speed automatic
transmission, power steering, sway bars front & rear, boxed rear
arms, power brakes w/discs up front, and a 12-bolt Positraction
rear end.
This is a rare Olds with an exceptional presentation and a
desirable history. It's true muscle car royalty, and it's up for
grabs. Call today!!!
