Vehicle Description
This is the cream of the crop. A real-deal, 1969 Oldsmobile 442
Hurst/Olds that is not nearly as striking online as it is in
person. And as you dig into the details, you're going to love the
level of correctness and originality, right down to the
numbers-matching, slightly modified 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
less than 4 owners since new (consignor states). This low-owner
care means the right investments went into this one. This starts
with the quality respray of the special color theme in the 1980's.
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. 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. 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. 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 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!!!
Phone:
770-738-7111
Address:
1750 Enterprise Way Suite 109 Marietta GA 30067
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Saturday - 9-5
Sunday - Closed