Only 515 Hurst built total in 1968. This is a non a/c cars which
had a higher performance motor and rear. Signed by "Doc Watson". He
was a GM engineer that made significant contributions to the muscle
cars including the creatation of the Hurst Olds. A picture of him
by the car will be included.
GM forbade the installation of anything larger than a 400 motor in
an intermediate car. The Chevelle was a 396, GTO was a 389, 442 was
a 400, GS was a 400. That makes this GMs biggest muscle car engine
of all them all in 1968! The way around it was Hurst was to install
the 455s at Demmer Engineering. Well that was on paper, the 455s
were actually installed by GM then sent to Demmer for a list of
upgrades. This one is Demmer #47, shipped 5-29-68 to Collins
Oldsmobile Indianapolis.
EXTERIOR: The body fit and finish is outstanding. Laser beam
straight, gaps are precise. No rust or damage. They were all
Peruvian silver, code ZZ. The black was applied by Hurst and has a
white outline. The paint on the car is like glass. Stainless trim
is straight, chrome is all shiny. New windshield, original rear
window. Side glass lines up real nice. The exhaust exits through
the bumper. Correct 14 inch rally wheels with reproduction redline
tires. The Hurst Olds emblems sparkle. Tucked under the bumper are
the ram air scoops.
INTERIOR: Door panels look new, seats are reupholstered. The dash
pad is very nice. It has the rally pac gauges and Tic toc
tachometer. It also has an Am-Fm radio. Unique to the Hurst is real
walnut trim. This one is signed by Doc Watson. They also come with
the deluxe wheel. Down on the floor is the legendary Hurst dual
gate shifter in a unique mini console. Excellent carpet,
reproduction floor mats. Complete set of original seatbelts. The
headliner looks great with just 1 small tear. It has original
Oldsmobile vanity mirror on the visor.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: #s match vin on the block. They used the big
455 used in the Toronados and added some hot rod upgrades. They
made an impressive 390 hp and 500 lbs of torque! The non a/c cars
have D heads with big valves. 2 big air ducts force fresh air into
the dual snorkel air cleaner. The motor is stock and is painted
nicely. It features power steering and power brakes. Wiper motor
looks new, washer bottle is hooked up. They all had the red inner
fenders
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Very clean, solid metal has been spatter
painted. Under the trunk lid and the jamb are painted glossy. It
has a 5th matching rally wheel for a spare with a polyglass tire.
It has a mat, trunk light, like new weatherstrip, no jack.
UNDERSIDE: Appears to be very solid. Original untouched metal
floors, braces and rockers. Dual exhaust with correct mufflers and
the trumpet tips going out through the back bumper. It also
features the F41 suspension which includes boxed control arms,
front and rear sway bars. Shocks, springs, ball joints, swaybar
bushings were replaced. Disc brakes in front, e-brake assembly is
hooked up. Looking up at the motor it's spotless, starter looks
fresh. It has a flywheel cover. Correct OW 1968 Turbo 400
automatic. 12 bolt rear with 3.91 posi gears.
A performance company built a limited number of performance cars
with engines that exceeded GMs limits. Sounds a lot like another
super car called a Yenko. I honestly believe these cars have not
hit their investment potential yet. It has all the ingredients for
a solid investment!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
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Power steering
Power disc brakes
Ram air
3.91 posi
F-41 suspension
Dual gate shifter
Bucket seats
Am-Fm
Deluxe wheel
Wood trim