5k: Hurts To Be Old: 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Hurst/Olds W-30
Spurred on by the success of Hurst parts in the 1965 Olds 442, GM created a marketing agreement and a number of Hurst/Olds cars starting in 1968, based on the 442 or Cutlass platforms. The Hurst package added a cool looking shifter and some big stickers on the car for a small upgrade charge. Today the Hurst/Olds cars are certainly more collectible than the standard run-of-the-mill Olds-mo-boats from the mid ’70s, but are they worth a second look? Find this 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds for sale in Stockton, CA for $7,500 via craigslist.
The 1975 Hurst/Olds version used the “formal roof” coupe styling of the Cutlass Supreme instead of the fastback Cutlass S shape because it was equipped with a glass T-Top setup called the Hurst/Hatch. It should have been called the Hurst/ExxonValdez/Hatch because even when new they leaked like a pre-op transsexual intel officer with a high speed internet connection.
The seller identifies this version as the W-25, which would be powered by a 200 horsepower Oldsmobile 350 cubic inch V8…however the fender badging on this car clearly identifies it as a W30, which is powered by the Oldsmobile 455 cubic inch Rocket V8 – good for 250 horsepower. Unfortunately the ad doesn’t include an underhood shot, but figuring out which package is really under the hood makes some difference in the collectability and hoonability of this classic.
It also seems odd that the seller only includes one picture of the Hurst shifter and that photo is through the glass T-Top, but odder still is the fact that the seller says it is “98 percent complete” and “Tow it or drive it no problem.” If towing it was a problem…well…that would indeed be strange. Interior pic through the window…tow it away…hopefully the car is owned by the same person posting the ad. Find a better oddball classic? email us here: tips@dailyturismo.com
I'll never understand people posting ads like this to sell a car. "I want X amount of dollars for my car but I'm not going to give you pictures of the interior or under the hood. Just give me the money" like those folks that advertise cars for sale but don't bother pushing it out of the garage for pictures.
I would like more info on the mid 60's full size Olds wagon in the background though!
Of course the seller could be a guy who told his wife , "see, I am trying to sell it"
"…because it was equipped with a glass T-Top setup called the Hurst/Hatch. It should have been called the Hurst/ExxonValdez/Hatch because even when new they leaked like a pre-op transsexual intel officer with a high speed internet connection."
Best analogy this month, strong contender for analogy of the year. You guys kill me.
hear, hear
A picture taken through the window….rolled up? Looks to me like a wife intent on some marital punishment………
Of course anyone should be punished who owns anything from the seventies that was built in the US of A.
The nadir of American automotopia
btw……everyone see the what looks like a '66 Olds Vista Cruiser in the background of the last picture?
Great Catch! Can't believe I missed that wagon in the background!
Owned the black version of this car in the 70s. Mine was the W30. They looked good in their day.
I like the look of the rear mini-window delete and the vinyl top.