Vehicle Description
SEE EBAY AND HEMMINGS FOR FULL DESCRIPTION.. 1979 Hurst Olds
Cutlass Calais W-30 CONSIGNMENT SALE VIN: 3K47R9M549720 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
benefits from a recent mechanical restoration, which is covered in
more detail towards the end of this description. Exterior: First
off, paint. We really like white on these cars. Finish is excellent
throughout and the pinstripes present very well, though there are a
couple places on the hood and roof where the clear coat is showing
its age a bit and is peeling slightly. Wheels are in excellent
shape, as are all badges, lights, and moldings. All glass is clear
and free of nicks or wiper markings. Panel fitment is dead-on
throughout. Chrome shines bright and is free of oxidation
throughout. Unfortunately this car was caught in a hail storm years
back; hail dings are light but they are noticeable upon close
inspection. The most concentrated and noticeable hail damage is on
the roof; please see roof photo where we'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 a couple small cracks, but no warping or fading. 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 brand new, and carpets are excellent throughout.
Five-digit odometer reads 01532 and is functional; true mileage is
unknown. 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. In
April of 2016, this car underwent a significant amount of
mechanical refurbishing. Integrity Automotive Machine in Chicago
did a thorough service which included the following: - Bore and
hone pistons (.030) - Replace piston rings - Camshaft and lifters
were cleaned and blasted - Cylinder heads were tore down and
cleaned, head was resurfaced, and 16 valve guides replaced - Water
pump sent out and rebuilt - Carburetor rebuild (original carb) -
Replace oil pump and screen - Replace valve springs and spring
retainer - Replace pushrods Around the same time Integrity did the
engine rebuild, the TH350 transmission was rebuilt by Worldwide
Transmission in Chicago. Transmission work included replacement of
the torque converter, as well as the installation of a shift 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
