Vehicle Description
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1979 Hurst Olds Cutlass Calais W-30 CONSIGNMENT SALE One Of Only
2,499 Built! 350cid "Rocket" L34 5.7L V8 TH-350 Automatic
Transmission 101,532 Miles VIN: 3K47R9M549720 3: Oldsmobile K:
Cutlass Calais 47: 2 Door Calais or Supreme R: W30, 350cid 9: 1979
Model Year M: Michigan Assembly Plant 5496720: Sequential Number
Paint: Cameo White Secondary Color: Gold Interior: Camel Tan Evolve
Motors and Chicago Car Club are pleased to present this 1979 Hurst
Olds W30! In 1979, the "W30" option on a new Cutlass would cost the
buyer $2,054; a seriously costly options package, considering the
base price of a standard Cutlass Calais coupe was just $5,828. As
such, very few buyers opted for the W30 performance package. For
1979, Oldsmobile produced over 471,000 Cutlasses. Only 2,499 of
those nearly half a million Cutlasses were optioned with the W30
Hurst Olds performance pack. The �79 Hurst Olds was only available
in two color schemes; black and gold, or the white and gold scheme
this particular car wears. These bold color schemes and Hurst
badging turned the relatively plain-looking base Cutlass into an
easily-recognizable performance car. This particular �79 Hurst W30
has covered 101,532 miles over the course of its 38 year life and
benefits from a recent mechanical refreshing. Exterior: First off,
paint. An elcometer indicates that the car was repainted at some
point, with readings of 6.0-8.0 all around. The finish is very nice
throughout and the placement of pinstripes is spot-on, though there
are a couple places where the clear coat is showing its age and is
beginning to peel. Peeling clear coat can be found on the passenger
side of the hood, as well as on the outside edges of the roof.
Wheels are in very nice shape, as are all badges, lights, and
moldings. All glass is clear and free of nicks or wiper markings.
Chrome shines bright and is free of oxidation throughout, though
the chrome door trim shows some light dings. Unfortunately this car
was caught in a hail storm years back; hail dings are light but
they are noticeable upon close inspection. By far the most
concentrated and noticable hail damage is on the roof; please see
roof photo where I've highlighted the damage. Interior: Camel Tan
interior contrasts very well with the White/Gold exterior. With the
exception of a tear on the outside of the driver's seat bolster,
seats are in excellent shape throughout. Passenger seat and rear
seats show no wear whatsoever. Reclining bucket seats are adjusted
manually, and windows are roll-ups. The dash has two through
cracks. All lights are functional inside and out, as are all
gauges. Air conditioning has not yet been converted to R134a; R12
system kicks on and blows, but is not cold. Heat and front and rear
defrost are functional. Original radio is functional as well. Hurst
branded floor mats are new, and carpets are excellent throughout.
Mechanical: The �79 Hurst W30 was equipped with the R-code "Rocket"
350cid V8, made famous by its use in the Olds Delta 88. In the W30,
the Rocket V8 was good for a very respectable 170hp and 275ft-lb.
While these numbers may not sound like much these days, in 1979,
this car was a force to be reckoned with. For 1979 there was only
one transmission available, a 3-speed TH350 Automatic. On all �79
W30s, the rear end used 2.73:1 gears. When this car surpassed the
100,000 mile mark (now at 101,532), it was treated to an engine
rebuild kit. The car runs and drives very well. It starts first
turn, tracks and brakes straight, and pulls hard through the gears.
There are absolutely no tendencies or noises of concern. Automatic
transmission shifts smoothly and on time. Idle is low and steady,
and engine temp stays nice and cool. The car sits on Firehawk Indy
500 tires, which, while from the early 2000s, are in nice shape and
have about 75% tread remaining. Underbody: As evidenced in the
photos,