*Numbers Matching HO 5.0 Liter/307 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*TH200-4R Automatic w/ Lightning Rod Shifter
*Power Front Disc Brakes
*Power Steering
*Factory Air Conditioning
*Real Deal Hurst/Olds w/ Clean CarFax!
*Correct Silver Metallic Exterior w/ Hurst/Olds Striping
*Correct Dark Maple Reclining Bucket Seats
*BFGoodrich Radial T/A Tires on Super Stock Wheels
*Stock Instrumentation
*Odometer Reads: 62,317 Miles
This 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds is a gorgeous blast
from the past, late generation muscle car with great options
including the famous "Lightning Rod" Shifters! There are
limited-edition cars, and then there are cars that close a chapter
of American automotive history. The 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
Hurst/Olds is the latter. Built during one of the most constrained
periods in Detroit's performance history, this factory-authorized
collaboration between Oldsmobile and Hurst Performance produced a
car that was bold by any era's standards - and irreplaceable by the
standards of ours. For anyone searching for a genuine 1984
Hurst/Olds for sale, knowing exactly what this car represents is
the right place to begin. The Hurst/Olds story begins in 1968, when
Hurst Performance - the company whose shifters and linkages had
become synonymous with serious American drag racing - partnered
with Oldsmobile to build a specially prepared performance Cutlass.
That first collaboration sold out almost immediately and launched a
partnership that would span a decade and a half. The two companies
returned to the formula in 1969, again in 1972 through 1975, and
once more in 1979 before the final two-year run of 1983 and 1984.
Each edition marked a specific moment in American performance
history. The 1984 model marked the last. Visually, the 1984
Hurst/Olds was immediately recognizable - and deliberately so.
Where the 1983 car wore black over silver, Oldsmobile reversed the
palette for 1984, delivering a silver-over-black two-tone treatment
with bold Lightning Bolt graphics, a power bulge hood, revised
grille, rear spoiler, and Hurst Rally/Super Stock wheels. The
result was a car that announced itself without apology and looked
unlike anything else on the road that year. The interior
centerpiece was the Hurst Lightning Rod shifter - a three-lever
arrangement mounted on the center console that allowed the driver
to manually select each gear with a dedicated stick. It was
theatrical, purposeful, and utterly unique to this car. Bucket
seats, Rally gauges, and plush upholstery completed an interior
that felt purpose-built rather than cobbled together. Approximately
3,500 Hurst/Olds units were produced for the 1984 model year - a
limited run by design. When production ended, it ended permanently.
No subsequent Oldsmobile carried the Hurst name under the same
factory-authorized program, making the 1984 model definitively the
last of its kind. That combination of low production volume and
closed-chapter status has made well-documented examples
consistently desirable at collector auctions and in serious private
collections. The 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds isn't
simply a dressed-up Cutlass - it is a factory-built performance car
produced at the exact moment American muscle was beginning its
comeback. It carries a nameplate with genuine heritage, a
drivetrain specified for performance, and a character that no other
car from its era could replicate. This particular Cutlass comes to
us with a clean CarFax that how's its most recent home being in
Arizona. Powering this '84 Hurst/Olds is a numbers matching HO
5.0L/307 cubic inch V8 engine topped with a single 4 barrel
carburetor that together were rated at 180 horsepower from the
factory. Exhaust exits this Oldsmobile's numbers matching engine
via a dual exhaust setup that produces a terrific rumble out of the
tailpipes. The HO V8 is backed by a TH200-4R automatic transmission
shifted with the iconic "Lightning Rod" shifter setup that gave the
80s Hurst/Olds a muscle car feel. Being that this '84 Cutlass is a
later model classic, it comes equipped with incredible options!
With power steering, squeezing into a tight parking space at the
local car show or ice cream parlor is a total breeze and the
overall driving experience is much improved. Power front disc
brakes are another welcome addition to any classic car since they
allow you to more easily and more reliably bring this Olds to a
complete stop. Riding on a set of BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
mounted on Oldsmobile Super Stock wheels, this Hurst/Olds has a
wonderful muscle car look and an even better ride. Of course, the
body of this '84 Hurst Olds is correctly finished in Silver
Metallic paint, accented with the distinctive Hurst/Olds black and
red striping, completing the exterior look of the car. The interior
of this 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais Hurst/Olds is both luxurious
and absolutely stunning! The front bucket seats as well as the rear
seat are correctly upholstered in Dark Maple cloth, and they're
extremely comfortable. The padded woodgrain-trimmed dash, carpeting
and floor mats, center console, and steering wheel are all finished
in matching dark maple while retaining a wonderful stock look. Like
the drivetrain, the interior comes loaded with options too! With
factory air conditioning, you can stay cool even on the hottest
summer days. Power door locks and a tilt steering wheel are even
more novel features on this '84 Hurst/Olds, seldomly seen in
classic cars. You'll be able to listen to all of your favorite
tunes while cruising in this Hurst/Olds since it comes equipped
with an AM/FM/Cassette stereo system for even more nostalgia. A
full array of instrumentation is available to the driver including
an 85 MPH speedometer, 6,000 RPM tachometer, temperature gauge, oil
pressure gauge, voltage gauge, and fuel gauge, as well as a number
of indicator lights. The dash is finished off with a cigarette
lighter, various lighting and rear defroster controls, and even a
locking glovebox. Whether you're purchasing your very first classic
car or your friends call you Dr. Oldsmobile and you're adding
another to the medicine cabinet, this 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Calais Hurst/Olds would make an excellent choice. Give Ellingson's
a call today at 763-428-7337!
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