Vehicle Description
The Mid 80's were strange times for performance car enthusiasts. The glory days of the muscle car era were now 15 years in the dust. Car manufactures were promoting miles per gallon instead of horsepower. Front-wheel drive, fuel injection, strut suspensions, and electronic dashboards have now taken over the wonderful simplicity of power with rear wheel application. To celebrate a fifteen year alliance between performance icon Hurst and Oldsmobile, the W40 Hurst Oldsmobile 15th Anniversary edition was created with a back to basics approach: Body on frame construction, control arm front suspension and a powerful V8 driving a live rear axle. Production was limited to just 3001 examples, all were built in Lansing, MI, all were shipped to secondary manufacturer, Cars and Concepts, for Hurst modifications, all were V8 powered and all were painted Black with Silver skirt separated with red striping. The 83 Hurst Olds captured the essence of an era when performance and style was king.
We are pleased to offer this one owner, most excellent example of the 1982 Hurst Oldsmobile 15th Anniversary Edition. This car was purchased new at Norman Gale Oldsmobile Corporation of Cedar Knolls, NJ on February 25, 1983. The car has remained in the caring hands of its original owner and driven just over 49000 miles until out recent acquisition. Factory options include: 5.0 liter V8, Automatic transmission with the signature Hurst "Lightning Rod' shifter package with Console, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Air Conditioning, Cruise, Tilt, AM/FM Cassette, Power Driver Seat, Power Trunk Release, Clock, Power Antenna, Dual Mirrors with Inside Adjust, Hurst T-Tops, etc. The car has always been cared for, never any accidents, most of the paint remains original with the exception of the hood and front facia as all paint from that era did not hold up well. Recent services include: front shocks, recent tires, brakes all around, an Accel Hi energy coil was installed as well. Today as a result of consistent car, limited use and proper storage, the car remains in excellent all around original condition. The cloth interior remains excellent original in all areas, the paint remains excellent, engine compartment is tidy and detailed etc. Mechanically the vehicle remains very fit, and is a blast to drive. The removal of the T-tops gives a great open-air experience.
The relationship between Hurst and Oldsmobile is legendary. Oldsmobile, being an upscale brand of General Motors, also took its performance very seriously and its performance based Hurst Cutlasses remain revered in all automotive circles. The 1983 Anniversary editions are already considered a future classic and now is an excellent time to exercise the opportunity on an American automotive investment.
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Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
