The 1972 Indianapolis 500 marked a historic chapter in American
motorsports. Held on May 27, 1972, at the legendary Indianapolis
Motor Speedway, the 56th running of the Indy 500 featured
record-breaking qualifying speeds and saw Mark Donohue claim his
first Indianapolis 500 victory, delivering Team Penske its first
triumph at the Brickyard. Leading the field that year was the
iconic 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, driven
by former Indy 500 champion Jim Rathmann. With its powerful 455
cubic-inch V8, distinctive white-and-gold color scheme, and
unmistakable Hurst styling, the Hurst/Olds earned its place in
Indianapolis 500 history.
Celebrating that legendary combination of motorsports heritage and
American muscle, this 1972 Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds Indianapolis 500
Pace Car Edition delivers classic styling, impressive big block
performance, and exceptional collector appeal. Under the hood sits
a powerful Oldsmobile 455 V8 paired with a GM TH400 automatic
transmission, sending power to a GM 10-bolt rear end with 3.42
gears. Finished in striking white exterior paint with gold stripes,
a white vinyl top, and a black leather interior, this Hurst/Olds
captures the unmistakable appearance of the original Indianapolis
500 Pace Car. Additional features include air conditioning, power
steering, power brakes, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes,
15-inch Oldsmobile Super Stock gold wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich
Radial T/A tires, a Rochester Quadrajet four-barrel carburetor, and
factory-style cooling components. THIS VEHICLE QUALIFIES FOR FREE
SHIPPING AND A WARRANTY!!
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